17.5″ Sommer Diplomat (2021) *Wool Flocked*Long Flaps*

Gorgeous Sommer Diplomat dressage saddle with wool flocked panels. This saddle also features adjustable blocks, long flaps, and a semi-deep seat. The leather is double calfskin for enhanced strength, grip and security.

From the Sommer website, “Our classic – since 1992 on the market. The saddle is EQUICERT-certified and approved for LPO competitions.”

About the tree: “All SOMMER saddles are highly customizable, this is because they are slowly and manually made in Germany. They incorporate a specially designed saddle tree. It is manufactured from an extremely high-grade, thermoplastic technopolymer and is fitted with a hand-forged gullet plate made of a special alloy. Such a saddle tree can be adjusted as often as the rider wishes with no material fatigue. The saddle tree flexes with the movements of the horse’s back – it is springy, but of course retains its dimensional stability. A key design benefit of is a well designed saddle in every detail to allow big shoulders to move freely:  a well-designed tree with short points, panel shape and Y shaped girthing.”

Saddle Stats:

Year: 2021

Seat Size: 17.5″

Flap Length (measured from the bottom of the stirrup bar): 17″

Flap Width (widest point): 13″

Gullet measurement: 7″ (extra-wide fit – it can be adjusted by a saddle fitter)

Comes with: Sommer cover