Bates Prix St George
Les Szalay
is, but has anyone got one or had any experience with them. I have
been head over heels in love with them since they came out, but
haven't heard much input about them. So before I get one...any
comments? Particularly the plain leather.
TIA...Katherine (in Oz)
Albert Kint
Two friends of mine have Bates Prix St George's and love them too. I think
they're probably one of the best bates saddles. Good for showing and
dressage. I've ridden in them too and VERY comfy!
I own a bates caprilli show saddle and am in love with it too. Not the most
expensive saddle considering some show saddles (mine was $1500) but nicely
finished and comfy too. I was going to buy the Prix St George but considered
otherwise because I didn't particularly like the leather padding all around
it (you know what I mean) for the hack ring. I found the grain leather on
the Prix St George looks better for some reason and grips better, but I
guess it's just preference.
If you looking for a good bates saddle, I'd suggest the Bates Preciuex (not
sure how to spell it) I was so tempted to buy it. The comfiest saddle and
puts you in a deep and correct position. It's not the slickest saddle, kind
of bulky, but a dream to sit in. The only thing that stopped me from buyin
it was it's shape for showing, and now I'm glad I didn't because I've seen
some horses with the Preciuex at hack shows and looks a little odd and no
offense to anyone but quite 'amateur'. But that's only in the hack ring.
Well, if you're just looking for the 'go ahead' for the Prix St George, I
say go ahead! But maybe try and find a preciuex to ride in and you might
consider it!
Good Luck and happy saddle buying!
-Carolyn
ps: Where in Oz are you?
Les Szalay <ar...@pasteur.dialix.com.au> wrote in message
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Dominus? My wife has been riding in one for about 6 months now and she
loves it. Perhaps even more importantly, her horse has been amazingly
better with it. It sits her a bit more forward, over the center of gravity
without moving the saddle forward and interfering with the shoulder. Her
position has improved immensely with her stirrups in line with her hips and
shoulders. She even had difficulty sitting the trot when she first sat the
saddle because her TB mare had so much more use of her hocks. It has been a
beautiful thing to see. It only runs $1500 and it has been worth every
penny considering the horses improvement and my wife's pleasure with it.
www.eisers.com has information about it. Check it out.
Scott
Albert Kint wrote in message <7jo9g8$q1r$1...@m2.c2.telstra-mm.net.au>...
Barbara Melville
>Have you heard anything about or seen the new saddle from Eisers? The
>Dominus? My wife has been riding in one for about 6 months now and she
She even had difficulty sitting the trot when she first sat the
--- Ah-HA! Read your post with interest since I need to find a saddle for my narrow TB mare. So when I saw that your wife has a TB mare, I thought I 'd ask. Is your wife's mare skinny, by any chance, and a bit narrow? my mare is, and I've been seeking suggestions for saddles that seem to work for narrow, 'bell-shaped' horses!
Thanks!
-- barbara & brittany in saratoga springs, n.y.
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Kirsty
Albert Kint wrote:
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> Hi there,
> Two friends of mine have Bates Prix St George's and love them too. I think
> they're probably one of the best bates saddles. Good for showing and
> dressage. I've ridden in them too and VERY comfy!
> I own a bates caprilli show saddle and am in love with it too. Not the most
> expensive saddle considering some show saddles (mine was $1500) but nicely
> finished and comfy too. I was going to buy the Prix St George but considered
> otherwise because I didn't particularly like the leather padding all around
> it (you know what I mean) for the hack ring. I found the grain leather on
> the Prix St George looks better for some reason and grips better, but I
> guess it's just preference.
> If you looking for a good bates saddle, I'd suggest the Bates Preciuex (not
> sure how to spell it) I was so tempted to buy it. The comfiest saddle and
> puts you in a deep and correct position. It's not the slickest saddle, kind
> of bulky, but a dream to sit in. The only thing that stopped me from buyin
> it was it's shape for showing, and now I'm glad I didn't because I've seen
> some horses with the Preciuex at hack shows and looks a little odd and no
> offense to anyone but quite 'amateur'. But that's only in the hack ring.
> Well, if you're just looking for the 'go ahead' for the Prix St George, I
> say go ahead! But maybe try and find a preciuex to ride in and you might
> consider it!
> Good Luck and happy saddle buying!
>
> -Carolyn
>
> >
I bought a Precieux 2 weeks ago, and love it!
Lovely deep seat, sits on my TB great. No breaking in required, it was
instantly comfy.
I don't show anymore, so I'm not bothered about how it would look in the
show ring, but as a dressage saddle, it meets all the criteria I need,
and I'd recommend for anyone to at least have a sit in one. They come
with a standard or extra-deep seat are are very affordable.
Kirsty
"If, in your heart, you truly believe that any small effort - anything
that is a little better - is cause for celebration, you will ALWAYS have
a good ride."
- Jane Savoie
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Check your local Eiser's dealer for fitting etc. There is even the
possibility that they can get you a test ride saddle. You would have to ask
them about that, but it is something that Eiser's has been doing.
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Barbara Melville wrote in message <7jou1v$mm...@calvin1.skidmore.edu>...
Les Szalay
>If you looking for a good bates saddle, I'd suggest the Bates Preciuex (not
>sure how to spell it) I was so tempted to buy it. The comfiest saddle and
>puts you in a deep and correct position. It's not the slickest saddle, kind
>of bulky, but a dream to sit in. The only thing that stopped me from buyin
>it was it's shape for showing, and now I'm glad I didn't because I've seen
>some horses with the Preciuex at hack shows and looks a little odd and no
>offense to anyone but quite 'amateur'. But that's only in the hack ring.
>Well, if you're just looking for the 'go ahead' for the Prix St George, I
>say go ahead! But maybe try and find a preciuex to ride in and you might
>consider it!
Out of all the leather saddles in the world, I would only buy two -
choice no.1 Prix St George, no.2 Precieux. You know how you just look
at a saddle and *know* it's just the right shape for you? I like the
Bates saddles simply because they are quite narrow because I have
narrow hips. At work, we use Kieffers and although they are a lovely
high quality saddle, I find them distinctively uncomfortable after a
while because of the wider waist. So, for now, I ride in my most
treasured (non-living) possession - my Wintec dressage saddle.
>ps: Where in Oz are you?
Woodside, South Australia. If I don't get to Equitana, I can stick
around here for the Adelaide International Horse Trials and see the
first 4 star course being run in Australia!
Katherine (in Oz)