16.5" DK Saddlery

This is a DK Saddlery Bond II dressage saddle in excellent used condition. This saddle features soft and supple leather, and a close contact feel from it's monoflap design. It comes equipped with a DK cover.

16.5" seat

Tree: adjustable using inflatable panels

6" gullet "dot-to-dot"

15.5" panel from bottom of stirrup bar

Year 2021

Color: black

Serial 0321 165 2546

Consignor 4859

SKU RCU6NE

Description from DK:

The Bond Dressage Saddle is built on proven technology that maximizes performance and comfort for both horse and rider. Designed with precision and crafted from the finest materials, this saddle ensures balance, freedom, and harmony in every ride.

The Bottom line:

The Bond Dressage Saddle is the perfect choice for riders seeking to optimize both their own comfort and their horse's performance. With advanced features that enhance communication, balance, and freedom of movement, this saddle is an investment in achieving harmony and excellence in every ride.

Notes About Air-Filled Panels:

Every horse deserves the comfort of an air-filled saddle due to its horse- and rider-friendly design:

• Air-filled saddles adapt to the horse's movements and reduce resistance. This ensures the saddle fits the horse 100% of the time during motion.
• ;Wool-stuffed saddles are more rigid and can create resistance as the horse moves, interacting with the muscles and bones less effectively.
• Properly fitted air-filled saddles promote freedom of movement, better blood flow in the muscles, faster healing, and improved muscle development.

Concerns about air-filled saddles "bouncing" are unfounded if the saddle is properly fitted. An air-filled saddle, when fitted correctly, performs just as well as any other saddle, with the added benefit of increased comfort for the horse.

Key Features

Mono Flap for Enhanced Contact and Support

The mono flap design features a long outer thigh block, allowing the rider to achieve greater leg contact and support. This design also creates a narrower twist, making it ideal for women riders by encouraging the leg to sit closer and quieter against the horse’s side. The result is improved stability and more effective communication between horse and rider.

Extra-Deep, Extreme-Forward Cantle

The extra-deep, extreme-forward cantle is thoughtfully engineered to support the rider’s lower back while naturally positioning the pelvis and femur for optimal alignment. This ergonomic design reduces tension in the rider, eliminating blocks that may interfere with the horse’s movement. Riders experience more effective aids, a balanced seat, and reduced lower back discomfort, enabling effortless harmony with the horse.

Double V Billeting System

The double V billeting system ensures a more even and consistent distribution of pressure across the horse’s back and panels. This innovative design relieves pressure on the horse’s tricep muscles, freeing the shoulders and allowing for a greater range of motion in the forelimbs. The saddle sits quietly on the horse’s back, promoting engagement of the hindquarters and encouraging the horse to lift and move through its back with ease.

Extra-Wide Panels for Optimal Weight Distribution

The extra-wide panels are designed to provide a large weight-bearing surface on the horse’s back. By evenly distributing the rider's weight, these panels reduce the risk of pressure points and discomfort. This allows the horse’s back to move.