Bates Saddles

Bates Saddles The saddle brand of champions, and the Official Saddle Partner of the FEI. Underneath the finest quality leather, you will feel the power of innovation.

Bates Saddles offer highly specialised saddles for every discipline, engineered to bring out the best in you and your horse. Enjoy instantaneous comfort, optimal balance, and seamless contact with your horse, leaving you free to concentrate on your aids. The systems in Bates Saddles offer the greatest flexibility in achieving a customised fit and fluid cushioning ensuring your horse’s absolute com

fort and peace of mind. Revolutionise your riding experience and fulfill your true potential in a Bates Saddle.

24/06/2026

🏆 WINNER | 6/7 YEAR OLD HORSES | 1.20

Congratulations to Carly Overton and Blackstone Smoulder on winning the style prize in the 6/7 year old class in their Bates Apex saddle.

Well done also to fellow competitors James Hosie and Double J Prospect in their Bates Advanta, James Harvey and GC Carmelita in their Bates Victrix, Amanda Leyshan and Viva Glenara Cleopatra in the Bates Advanta and Emma Gillies and Pennsacola GNZ in their Bates Victrix.

24/06/2026

🏆 WINNER 🏆 5/6 YEAR OLD HORSES | 1.10

Congratulations to the WINNER, Emma Gillies with Meadowlands Lulu Malone GNZ in a Bates Apex who posted a double-clear round. Well done also to James Hosie and Mountain View Vivalou in the Bates Advanta on their double-clear, and to Emma with her second horse, Double J Suzi Q, also in the Bates Apex jump saddle.

24/06/2026

4/5 YEAR OLD HORSES | 1 m

Congratulations to Emma Gillies with Ricky Baker on their clear round in the Bates Victrix saddle, and to Amanda Leyshan with Elmdale Emyr spotted in a Bates Advanta saddle.

FESTIVAL OF SHOWJUMPING | FIRST WEEKENDCongratulations to all of our sponsored riders and friends competing in Bates sad...
22/06/2026

FESTIVAL OF SHOWJUMPING | FIRST WEEKEND

Congratulations to all of our sponsored riders and friends competing in Bates saddles this weekend, and to all competitors at the event. Some amazing placings are already on the board in the Bates Apex, Bates Victrix and Bates Advanta saddles.

Don’t take our word for it, ask the riders competing in Bates saddles this week, including the wonderful organisers the Overton family, Rangeview Equestrian team, Emily Patterson, James Harvey and James Hosie. Here are just a few of their results.

➡️1.20 Open: Harriet Smith took out first place with Quite Cellini
➡️1.20 TSHA: Emily Patterson took out first place with Carbeen Tadpole
➡️1.10 Emerald Tour: Emily Patterson took out fourth place with Star Struck
➡️1.50 Riders Cup: James Harvey took out fourth place with Yirrkala Celeste
➡️1.20 Ruby Tour: James Hosie took out second with Athena NZPH

21/06/2026

🏆 RIDERS CUP 1.50 | BATES APEX

Congratulations to James Harvey of Patanga Park Performance Horses on his double-clear round in the Bates Apex saddle, finishing in 5th in the 1.50 Riders Cup at The Festival of Showjumping

BATES APEX | MOVABLE FLEXIBLOC SYSTEMTotal control over your support when courses demand adaptability.Remove the Flexibl...
21/06/2026

BATES APEX | MOVABLE FLEXIBLOC SYSTEM

Total control over your support when courses demand adaptability.

Remove the Flexiblocs for maximum freedom, position them for precision, or swap sizes to match your riding style—your equipment adapts to your needs, not the other way around.

Explore the customisation: https://batessaddles.pulse.ly/c4cxdzvptx

One half-inch adjustment. A profound impact on your alignment, your balance, and your ability to ride in total harmony. ...
20/06/2026

One half-inch adjustment. A profound impact on your alignment, your balance, and your ability to ride in total harmony. The Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar lets you find your position—and stay there.

20/06/2026

🏅 EMERALD TOUR

Congratulations to Emily Patterson and her 18 year old partner, Starstruck on placing 4th in the Emerald Tour Round 1 at The Festival of Showjumping and Grace Overton on her impeccable sportsmanship with the young Oaks Queen of Sheba.

Emily and Grace choose to train and compete exclusively in Bates saddles.

BATES APEX | SWEET SPOTStop searching for centre through the turn. The SweetSpot draws you into position and holds you t...
19/06/2026

BATES APEX | SWEET SPOT

Stop searching for centre through the turn. The SweetSpot draws you into position and holds you there over the fence, on landing, through recovery.

When technical courses demand split-second decisions, your position delivers answers without hesitation.

Book your test ride: https://batessaddles.pulse.ly/hg3yq9tjox

19/06/2026

🏆 WINNERS | HARRIET SMITH | BATES APEX SADDLE 🏆

Our congratulations to Harriet Smith from Team Rangeview Farm Equestrian on placing 1st in the 1b class with Quite Cellini and 5th in the 1a class with Connollys Karuba in the 1.20 m open at the The Festival of Showjumping

Well done also to fellow sponsored rider Emily Patterson and Interstellar on their successful completion.

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