In the kavalio online shopyou will find a wide range of saddles from different brandsfor various disciplines. Discover dressage saddles, jumping saddles, and all-purpose saddleswith us. A perfectly fitting saddle is crucial for successful and relaxed work with your horse. Every riding style requires a well-fitting saddle.
Dressage Saddle:
For riders who appreciate the art of dressage, we present an exquisite collection of dressage saddles. Among others, in our kavalio online shop you will find dressage saddlesdesigned by the well-known dressage rider Isabell Werth
.A dressage saddle, specially designed for dressage, not only contributes to a correct posture of the rider due to its anatomical shape, but also enables precise transmission of commands and aidsto the horse. The careful design of the dressage saddle
supports the rider's weight distribution and sensitive contact with the horse, allowing the animal's shoulders to move with maximum freedom. The saddle's close connection to the horse and its characteristic dressage shape promote fluid movements and a calm, trusting interaction, characterized by successful communication between horse and rider. A dressage saddle
is characterized by a curved, deep and soft seat that encourages the rider to sit upright and stable, with an elongated leg, optimal thigh position and deep heel. The knee rolls are elongated, and the saddle flaps lead downwards. The contact surface of a dressage saddle is deliberately kept small, and the stirrups can be buckled long – in contrast to the jumping saddle, which is ridden with short stirrups. The use of robust, durable leather, be it calf or cowhide, allows dressage saddles to have a long lifespan with proper care. This investment pays off especially with regular use, intensive training and participation in professional riding competitions. Jumping Saddle:A jumping saddlediffers significantly from a dressage saddledue to its longer shape, short and far forward-built saddle flaps, and large, pronounced knee rolls. This specific saddle shape ensures the show jumper secure supportupon landing after a jump and helps them maintain balance. Riding with short stirrups and slightly bent knees is made easier, which promotes a sporty and light seat at the canter and effortless rising from the saddle. Due to the thickly padded knee rolls, the knees remain stably positioned, and the close proximity of the calves to the horse's body enables optimal communication between horse and rider. The jumping saddletree
is generally flatter, and many manufacturers describe the seat as semi-deep, which offers additional comfort. The freedom of movement for the horse is increased by a low cantle. Effective padding dampens landings after jumps and protects the horse's skeleton.The use of robust, durable leather, whether from calf or cowhide, allows jumping saddles
to have a long lifespan with proper care. This investment pays off especially with regular use, intensive training, and participation in professional show jumping competitions. All-Purpose Saddle:An all-purpose saddle, as the name suggests, fulfills a variety of functions and can be used in various disciplines. This all-round saddlecombines the basic requirements of dressage, jumping, eventing, and trail riding, thus uniting the characteristics of dressage and jumping saddles. All-purpose saddles
are characterized by pronounced knee rolls and medium-long saddle flaps that are slightly cut forward. The seat is a balanced mix of jumping and dressage saddle, which offers the rider comfort in the terrain, support when jumping, and a good seat in dressage. Thus, all-purpose saddles enable the rider to ride and jump in both the dressage seat and the jumping seat.There are all-purpose saddles with a focuson dressage, characterized by slightly longer saddle flaps, as well as those with a focus on jumping, which have slightly more forward-cut saddle flaps. Due to their versatile applications
, these saddles are particularly popular for training young horses and for leisure riders.All-purpose saddles
are available with both long billet straps for short girths and short billet straps for long girths, which underlines their adaptability to different girthing systems.
Riding Pad: Riding with a riding padrepresents a gentle alternative to riding without a saddle . Every horse's back needs a certain amount of protection, and by ensuring effective pressure relief with the right equipment, you can ride your horse gently and in a way that maintains its health for longer. A high-quality riding padallows you to feel your horse's muscle movements without causing pressure or discomfort. It offers a pleasant change from a traditional saddle and helps to train your riding seat. With a riding pad
