Close contact and eventing saddles for jumping and cross country.
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Close Contact Saddles
Original price was: $480.88.$169.99Current price is: $169.99.
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This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page 
Close Contact Saddles
Price range: $524.00 through $527.88
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page 
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Saddle fit guide
Fit guide
English saddle sizes
Seat size for the rider
| Thigh length | Seat size |
|---|---|
| Up to 16-1/2" | 15" or smaller (kids) |
| 16-1/2"–18-1/2" | 16" |
| 18-1/2"–20" | 16-1/2" |
| 20"–21-1/2" | 17" |
| 21-1/2"–23-1/2" | 17-1/2" |
| Over 23-1/2" | 18" and up |
- Sit in a chair with your knee bent at 90°, and measure from the back of your knee to the back of your seat.
- Dressage saddles often run a size bigger because of the deeper seat. Endurance saddles with a horn are sized like Western saddles, usually 1"–2" smaller than your English size.
Gullet width for the horse
| Equitare gullet bar | Width |
|---|---|
| Narrow (red) | 7-11/16" (195 mm) |
| Medium narrow (blue) | 8-1/16" (205 mm) |
| Medium (black) | 8-7/16" (215 mm) |
| Medium wide (green) | 8-7/8" (225 mm) |
| Wide (yellow) | 9-1/4" (235 mm) |
- With you in the saddle, you should fit 2–3 fingers between the pommel and the withers.
- The saddle should sit level, with the deepest part of the seat in the middle, and sit behind the shoulder blade.
- The panels should touch the back evenly, with no bridging or rocking.
Saddle fit matters. If you're not sure, ask a saddle fitter or use Ask a question and we'll help.
Questions, answered
Close contact or eventing?
Close contact saddles have a flatter seat and forward flaps for jumping. Eventing saddles add bigger knee and thigh blocks and a deeper seat for cross country.
What seat size do I need?
Most adults ride in a 16" to 17-1/2" English seat. Sit with your knee bent, measure from the back of the knee to the back of your seat, and check the chart in our fit guide.
What is an adjustable gullet?
Adjustable gullet saddles come with five color-coded gullet bars from narrow to wide. Swap the bar to change the tree width, so one saddle can fit different horses.
Can I return it?
Yes. Regularly priced items can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of purchase if they are new and unused, with original tags and packaging (domestic orders, $30 minimum). Sale and discounted items are final sale. See our Shipping & Returns page for details.
How fast does it ship?
Order by 11 am CST and it ships within 48 business hours. Add an item to your cart and enter your ZIP to see delivery time and cost.
Close contact and eventing saddles
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