17.5″ Antares Extra Contact 2AB (2025) *Full Buffalo Leather*AO2 Wide Tree*

Beautiful Antares Extra Contact with standard length/forward flaps, a flat seat and an AO2 wide tree.

From the Antares website, “Precision-crafted around innovation, the tree of the Extra Contact saddle represents a new era in saddle design. Its shape allows for moreclearance along the horse’s spine, promoting greater freedom ofmovement in the horse’s back. This liberates the shoulder blade and minimizes pressure on the rider’s knees over the horse’s withers. Consequently, it ensures superior weight distribution on the horse’s back, allowing them to fully utilize their locomotion and express themselves in their movements.

Saddle Stats:

Year: 2025

Seat Size: 17.5″

Seat Style: Extra Contact (flat)

Flap Style: 2AB (standard length/forward – point of forwardness is lower down on the flap)

Flap Length (measured from the bottom of the stirrup bar): 13.5″

Flap Width (widest point): 14″

Gullet measurement: 5.5″ (wide on the wide AO2 Antares tree)

Comes with: Antares cover

Comments: There is a small scuff on the cantle (see photos).

Rider Fit

• Flap Style: Standard length/Forward flap with a lower point of forwardness for riders with long femurs
• Seat Style: Flat Seat, perfect for riders that prefer more freedom in the seat.
• Best suited for: Average height rider with a long femur that prefers an open, close contact ride.

Horse Fit

• Tree Information: A02 (Wide to Extra Wide) tree with thinning at the shoulder and added foam in the front of the panel for support.
• Best suited for: Broad Warmblood, pony, or stockhorse type who has a wider shoulder and a curvier back