Courbette 17 inch English dressage saddle with leathers - $272 - (Red Oak, IA)

Courbette Orbist, Dressage Saddle inrich reddish brown, Serial No. 806330. The seat measures 17" from theskirt button to center of the cantle, gullet measures 4.75", flaps measure15" from bottom of stirrup bar to lower edge of flap and 12.75 on the widestpart of flap, comes with round cantle (deeper seat). The leather is soft andsupple with padded skirts, overall a very well made, and comfortable saddle.Other than the wear on the flaps where riders calf rides there is no visibletears, cuts, burns, or holes, billets are serviceable and in good condition,come with billet covers. One stirrup bar needs a spring replaced unless youride with bars open (unlocked). The most important part of a saddle and itsfoundation is the tree that is hidden. This saddle is handmade by the famoussaddle manufacturer, Fels Bach AG of Switzerland and incorporates the LemetexSpring Tree with recessed safety stirrup bars that is far superior to othertrees. The frame of this tree is reinforced with forged steel plates in thepommel and gullet areas for added strength and shape retention. Two diagonalsteel springs counteract the cantle's and pommel's tendency to rise with therider's weight pressing on the webbing. It allows the saddle to flex at anyplace along its entire length to accommodate the movement of the horse. Sinceevery horse is unique, the Lemetex Spring Tree with self-adjusting tree pointswill adapt to most breeds. The Spring Tree provides strength, durability andriding comfort and pleasure for horse and rider for many years. Courbettesaddles are made with full-grain, naturally tanned and dyed leather, the panelsare stuffed with flocked wool to distribute the weight of the rider evenly overthe horse’s back. This auction is for only the saddle and stirrup leathers. The pad and the standare not included. No pet, and non-smoking home, please examine photos anddimensions carefully to determine if the condition is right for you and pleaseask questions before bidding, U.S. sales Only.…

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