What are your opinions on Bates dressage saddles?

Question

What are your opinions of Bates dressage saddles? I started dressage with a Wintec, because my giant TB is so hard to fit, because he is not the typical narrow TB. Now I have shown and have a lot more experience, so I need a more serious dressage saddle. I think I will stick with the "easy change gullet system" because I can't fit my TB in anything! I want to stay under $2K for the next saddle, and I am finding Bates Isabell and Bates Innova, as well as Bates Caprilli online in my price range. Wanted to know who has them, who likes them/dislikes them, who has heard good/bad things about them. I would love to ride in a Passier or something nice, but I can't fit my gelding in these saddles. Any opinions, etc, are welcome, thanks!

Answer 1

I think that the Bates saddles are comfortable, but then I use mine for hunter/jumper. I'm sure that the dressage are similar to the hunter/jumper, but I think that they are great saddles. I think the Caprilli are the nicest, but go with your gut.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

i've got presently have been given a Wintec 500 and surely like it. it incredibly is uncomplicated to bathe, and has shown to be excellent. I additionally love the gullet-substitute equipment, because of the fact meaning that if something occurs and for some reason i want a saddle with a various gullet i do no longer could bypass purchase a clean saddle. i can merely bypass discover the miraculous gullet and substitute it, that's lots greater value-effective. i'm unsure if all Wintec fashions have this selection, however. Edit: it incredibly is extremely delicate, too!

Answer 3

Since the price is up there, I'm sure they are made with great quality leather and riggings. I've never personally owned one and haven't heard much about them. I like the look of the Caprilli the best, but that's just personal preference. Sorry I couldn't help much.