The Berkeley Saddle

The latest addition to the L & R Saddles range is our Berkeley High Performance dressage saddle. This model incorporates all of the refinements expected in a state of the art dressage saddle. Our Berkeley tree has a unique shaped pommel and swept back points to give wither clearance and complete freedom of shoulder movement. We have also incorporated a classic dressage stirrup bar to giver the rider the exact leg position for the perfect seat. This models tree has a sculptured waist to give extreme close contact which allows the riders thigh bone to “fall away“ effortlessly from the pelvis. The close contact panels are wool stuffed and are completely malleable allowing them to mould to contours of the horses back.

Our unique girthing system enables the forward girth strap to be moved from the point position to  behind the point, this coupled with the rear billet attached to a balancing ring will give the correct line up of the girth for superb stability.

The Berkeley is crafted in the finest English leathers and is available in X-grip Water buffalo or smooth Bull hide both are manufactured to our exacting standards by Clayton of Chesterfield. These leathers need no “breaking in” period they will give a wonderful close contact feel to the rider. 

This model can be ordered with custom features if so desired at extra cost, quotations upon request.

The Berkeley Saddle
(Internal Knee Blocks)

The latest addition to the L & R Saddles range is our Berkeley High Performance dressage saddle. This model incorporates all of the refinements expected in a state of the art dressage saddle. Our Berkeley tree has a unique shaped pommel and swept back points to give wither clearance and complete freedom of shoulder movement. We have also incorporated a classic dressage stirrup bar to giver the rider the exact leg position for the perfect seat. This models tree has a sculptured waist to give extreme close contact which allows the riders thigh bone to “fall away“ effortlessly from the pelvis. The close contact panels are wool stuffed and are completely malleable allowing them to mould to contours of the horses back.

Our unique girthing system enables the forward girth strap to be moved from the point position to  behind the point, this coupled with the rear billet attached to a balancing ring will give the correct line up of the girth for superb stability.

The Berkeley is crafted in the finest English leathers and is available in X-grip Water buffalo or smooth Bull hide both are manufactured to our exacting standards by Clayton of Chesterfield. These leathers need no “breaking in” period they will give a wonderful close contact feel to the rider. 

This model can be ordered with custom features if so desired at extra cost, quotations upon request.

The Ellipse Saddle

The Ellipse saddle is designed for the broad shouldered flatter backed breeds such as the Arabian, Morgan, Cob types and has proved very successful with the quarter horse breed. It has a hooped tree being more open in the pommel area, a flatter profile in the panels to accommodate the broader backed horse.