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                Close Contact Saddles

                Close contact saddles are made for the jumper rider in mind. The goal of the close contact saddle is to keep the rider as close to the horse's movement as possible, therefore they do not have a lot of extras to 'hold' the rider in position like deeper-seated saddles do. In order for the rider to get up out of the saddle and out of the horse's way over fences, the stirrups need to be shorter than what is used during flatwork. The saddle flaps/skirts are shorter and more forward in these saddles to allow for this, most have a minimal knee block but not the large thigh blocks seen in dressage saddles.

                Some brands such as Bates, Collegiate and Wintec have the EASY-CHANGE Gullet system, which allows adjustment of the saddle to the horse, or CAIR panel system which uses air to distribute the rider's weight over the horse's back. Find close contact saddles from top brands at Equestrian Collections.

                We carry many other English saddles including dressage saddles and all purpose saddles to fit almost any need. Almost any type of English horse tack can be found from Equestrian Collections. 
                • Henri de Rivel Minimus Covered Close Contact Saddle

                  Henri de Rivel Minimus Covered Close Contact Saddle

                  $577.50 $996.00
                • Henri de Rivel Pro Amplus Close Contact Saddle

                  Henri de Rivel Pro Amplus Close Contact Saddle

                  $577.50 $996.00
                • Pessoa TOMBOY Covered Leather Saddle

                  Pessoa TOMBOY Covered Leather Saddle

                  $1,946.75 $2,995.00
                • Ovation San Telmo Close Contact Saddle

                  Ovation San Telmo Close Contact Saddle

                  $1,185.75 $1,395.00
                • Ovation Showjumper Saddle with XCH

                  Ovation Showjumper Saddle with XCH

                  $1,386.99 $1,495.00
                • Pessoa A/O with AMS/XCH Grained Saddle

                  Pessoa A/O with AMS/XCH Grained Saddle

                  $2,112.50 $3,250.00
                • Armaugh Kid's Close Contact Saddle

                  Armaugh Kid's Close Contact Saddle

                  $315.00
                • Henri De Rivel Devrel Classic Close Contact Saddle

                  Henri De Rivel Devrel Classic Close Contact Saddle

                  $522.10 $895.90
                • Bates Caprilli Close Contact Classic Saddle with Cair

                  Bates Caprilli Close Contact Classic Saddle with Cair

                  $1,814.00 $1,995.00
                • Castle Warwick Close Contact Palace Saddle

                  Castle Warwick Close Contact Palace Saddle

                  $1,034.99 $1,149.99
                • Henri De Rivel Cut Back Saddle

                  Henri De Rivel Cut Back Saddle

                  $825.00 $995.00
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                • Intepid Arwen Close Contact Saddle with Forward Flap

                  Intepid Arwen Close Contact Saddle with Forward Flap

                  $1,335.00 $1,499.99
                • Advanced Ride Deluxe Saddle

                  Advanced Ride Deluxe Saddle

                  $1,469.00 $1,629.00
                • Henri De Rivel Equipe Close Contact Saddle

                  Henri De Rivel Equipe Close Contact Saddle

                  $912.50 $1,095.00
                • Intrepid Mono Flap Dynamic Jump Saddle

                  Intrepid Mono Flap Dynamic Jump Saddle

                  $3,175.19 $3,527.99
                • Bates Caprilli Close Contact Classic Saddle with Cair & Forward Flap

                  Bates Caprilli Close Contact Classic Saddle with Cair & Forward Flap

                  $1,814.00 $1,995.00
                • Arena HART Brown Jump Saddle 16.5

                  Arena HART Brown Jump Saddle 16.5

                  $1,299.00 $1,499.00
                • Henri De Rivel Pro Concept Close Contact Saddle

                  Henri De Rivel Pro Concept Close Contact Saddle

                  $825.00 $1,106.95
                • Camelot Close Contact Saddle- Dark Brown

                  Camelot Close Contact Saddle- Dark Brown

                  $625.00
                • Henri De Rivel Cahill Close Contact Saddle

                  Henri De Rivel Cahill Close Contact Saddle

                  $912.50 $1,095.00
                • LIMITED EDITION! Bates Hunter Jumper Saddle with CAIR & FREE Leathers

                  LIMITED EDITION! Bates Hunter Jumper Saddle with CAIR & FREE Leathers

                  $1,295.00 $1,595.00
                • Pro-Trainer 24K Equitation Hunter Jumper Saddle

                  Pro-Trainer 24K Equitation Hunter Jumper Saddle

                  $1,612.99 $1,791.99
                • Intepid Arwen Delux Close Contact Saddle

                  Intepid Arwen Delux Close Contact Saddle

                  $1,335.00 $1,479.00
                • Henri De Rivel Devrel Luxembourg Close Contact Saddle

                  Henri De Rivel Devrel Luxembourg Close Contact Saddle

                  $522.10 $895.90
                Close contact saddles are made for the jumper rider in mind. The goal of the close contact saddle is to keep the rider as close to the horse's movement as possible, therefore they do not have a lot of extras to 'hold' the rider in position like deeper-seated saddles do. In order for the rider to get up out of the saddle and out of the horse's way over fences, the stirrups need to be shorter than what is used during flatwork. The saddle flaps/skirts are shorter and more forward in these saddles to allow for this, most have a minimal knee block but not the large thigh blocks seen in dressage saddles.

                Some brands such as Bates, Collegiate and Wintec have the EASY-CHANGE Gullet system, which allows adjustment of the saddle to the horse, or CAIR panel system which uses air to distribute the rider's weight over the horse's back. Find close contact saddles from top brands at Equestrian Collections.

                We carry many other English saddles including dressage saddles and all purpose saddles to fit almost any need. Almost any type of English horse tack can be found from Equestrian Collections. 
                Equestrian Collections offers some of the most popular Close Contact Saddles found online. Shoppers looking for the latest Bates Close Contact Saddles will be delighted! Equestrian Collections offers a full range of the best Henri de Rivel Close Contact Saddles and Pessoa Close Contact Saddles, all with our money-back satisfaction guarantee. Be a Savvy Shopper and purchase your on Equestrian Collections and always ride in style!