Kentaur Dressage Saddle Configurator AFRODITE

Dressage saddle with a deep tree. Large knee rolls and anatomically pre-formed saddle flaps ensure a secure seat for the rider. The wide saddle panels allow for good adaptability to various horses. Compared to the Elektra saddle tree, this saddle is built on a deeper saddle tree that is wider at the back.

Information on Kentaur Saddle Configuration

1. Saddle Trees

CARBON Saddle Tree
The tree consists of several layers. It ensures lightness, absolute dimensional stability, durability, strength, elasticity, and stability. It is thin yet has the ability to absorb shocks, significantly improving contact between rider and horse. Interchangeable and adjustable gullets, available in 5 sizes, combined with this saddle tree, offer a unique product on the current global market.

GRP Saddle Tree
Alternatively, to the Carbon tree, we offer an economic version. A saddle tree made purely from fiberglass, which is 300g heavier but identical in shape and size to the Carbon tree. It is reinforced with carbon and Kevlar fibers in the gullet area.

WEBFLEX Saddle Tree
The Webflex tree is a classic flexible saddle tree reinforced lengthwise with a steel spring. The gullet used here is interchangeable and adjustable.

2. Gullet Plates

The saddle trees are reinforced in the wither area with a metal gullet plate. This reinforcement is interchangeable and adjustable. It is possible to change the width of the gullet plate (when cold), directly on the saddle, using a pressing machine, by a maximum of 2 cm. A larger bend can cause molecular changes that alter the material and reduce its strength.
The following gullet sizes:
1 - narrow 2 - medium 3 – medium-wide 4 – wide 5 – extra-wide
To correctly determine the gullet size, we recommend the following steps:
1) Using a measuring wire, shape the outline of the wither approximately two finger-widths behind the back edge of the shoulder blade.
2) Measure the internal angle.

Chamber:
1 – Angle 63° 2 – Angle 73° 3 – Angle 83° 4 – Angle 93° 5 – Angle 99°
This measurement is only a guide and cannot be used for the production of a custom saddle.
The length of the gullet plate is the same for all sizes. However, it can be extended by 1, 2, or 3 cm.

3. Saddle Panels

Panel Height
For horses with high withers and a deep backline, it is necessary to support the rear area of the saddle with higher saddle panels. It is possible to produce the wool panel with a standard wedge height or a raised wedge by +1, +2 or +3 cm.

Wool Panels
Full synthetic wool is used to fill the panels, adapting to the horse's back. This wool remains soft and flexible even after prolonged use. Wool-filled panels are very comfortable for the horse, have excellent absorption capabilities, and can be individually adapted to the horse's back. Multiple layers under the wool ensure a smooth and even surface of the panels.
3mm LP foam strengthens the tensile strength of the leather
10 mm PU foam gives the panel a pleasant softness
5mm felt provides greater stability to the panels

Felt Panels (French)
The middle part of these panels is filled with synthetic wool, wrapped in felt, and finally covered with leather. This type of panel is very comfortable for the horse and maintains its height (thickness) very well. It has no edge and can be individually shaped.

Latex Panels
The panel filling consists of polyurethane foam. The advantage of this panel is its characteristic of offering riders close contact with the horse, and its shape does not change even with long use. The panel is not modifiable; it can only be adapted to the horse's back with a pad.

4. Saddle Flaps

Jumping Saddle Flaps
They have their standard size and forward cut for each model. On request, a larger forward cut of +2 cm or +4 cm can be ordered. With a larger forward cut, the length of the saddle flap automatically increases.

Dressage Saddle Flaps

They have the same length in all models (measured from the lower stirrup bar to the end of the saddle flap).
Seat Size 16.5" 17" 17.5" 18" 18.5"
Standard Flap Length 41 cm 43 cm 45 cm 47cm 49 cm

Upon customer request, it is possible to produce the saddle flap in a longer or shorter version, plus 2.5 cm, plus 5 cm, minus 2.5 cm or minus 5 cm.

5. Leather

Leather Qualities
Only high-quality hides from first-class Italian, German, and French tanneries are used for the production of our products. The following options are available:

Leather for Saddle Flaps:
1) Standard Leather - vegetable-tanned leather with a smooth surface
2) Country Leather - high-quality, oiled leather that is soft and non-slip. Also available in a printed version.
3) Double Calfskin - consists of standard leather covered with soft calfskin. Very comfortable version.

6. Colors:

Most Kentaur saddles are available in the following colors:
• Black
• Dark Brown
• Tobacco

Saddle Identification

From January 2018, every Kentaur saddle is marked with the production number, size, gullet width, and additional information regarding its adjustment.
The first letter of the production number indicates the saddle tree type.
W / C / G (WEBFLEX / CARBON / GRP)

K +1, +2, +3 Panel height
L +/- 2.5, +/- 5 Flap length
V +/- 2, +/- 4 Flap forward cut
KL +1, +2, +3 Gullet length

Warranty
Kentaur offers the following warranty on riding saddles:
• 5-year warranty on the saddle tree
• 2-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects.