Quality new and used Western & English saddles and bridles
Bates Saddlery was formed in 1934 in Perth, Western Australia. From these humble beginnings, Bates Saddlery has grown to become one of the most respected manufacturers of riding saddles in the world. Bates Australia is an innovative company focused on the performance of saddles for both horse and rider. Their reputation for understanding the impact saddles have on the equine back and their patience for problem solving is worldwide.
This resulted in their first "high-tech" saddles - the Wintec range made of synthetic materials - in 1986. Wintec Saddles were extraordinarily lightweight, easy-care, high quality and fun with a range of bright colours available.
It was accepted enthusiastically by riders at all levels, including Olympians, range was demonstrated when Isabell Werth rode in a Wintec saddle in the gold medal-winning German Dressage team in the 1992 Olympics.
Bates Australia made another breakthrough in 1996 with the launch of the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System, allowing the rider to custom fit their saddle to their horse’s changing shape.
Saddles and Bridles Blog
Horseback riding and showing is a dream that many of us have from when we were little. There is something about these magnificent animals that grabs the heart and mind and never lets go. This site is about horses, riding, enjoying, showing, and buying equipment for. A little of everything for the horse lover in all of us, whether we're currently owned by an equine or not. One goal of this blog is to point you toward good selections of new and used English and Western tack : horse and pony saddles, bridles and cavessons. Equipment is expensive, especially the good stuff. Most of the top of the line saddlery is beyond the budget of most of us, but our four-legged friends deserve the best we can get. That means checking out the used saddle market for top quality horse tack by Hennig, Stubben, Passoa, Crosby, Reinsman, Circle Y, etc., and of course many custom made pieces by well known saddle artisans. It's better to buy a first-rate used saddle than a badly made, poor-quality new one. Your horse will thank you!
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