17.5″ Black Country Optima (2022) *Wool Flocked*

Beautiful Black Country dressage saddle with wool flocked panels and wither gussets.

From the Black Country website: “Made to exacting standards through the highest standards of Master Saddler craftmanship the Optima showcases the latest technological advances in saddle design and manufacture. Key features include a knee-roll which can be placed to an exact position for the rider allowing greater flexibility whilst still giving maximum support… this wonderful saddle is styled in calf leather throughout and comes with a close-contact flap ensuring clear and effective communication between horse and rider. The Optima also has uniform weight distribution with pure wool flocking and is built on our range of our trees to suit all horses”

Saddle Stats:

Year: 2022

Seat Size: 17.5″

Seat Style: Semi-deep

Flap Style: Straight

Flap Length (measured from the bottom of the stirrup bar): 16.5″

Flap Width (widest point): 13″

Gullet measurement: 5″ (stamped MW)

Comes with: Generic cover

Rider Fit

• Flap Style: Slightly longer than standard flap with a medium angled external block.
• Seat Style: Semi-Deep Seat, perfect for riders that prefer security in the seat without feeling locked in.
• Best suited for: An average height to taller rider that prefers the more open feel of a semi-deep seat.

Horse Fit

• Tree Information: Medium-wide spring tree.
• Best suited for: Broad horse or pony with a medium wither and a flat back.