Kentaur Dressage Saddle Configurator ITHAKA

Dressage saddle with a deep seat. Large knee rolls with Velcro. Short French panels suitable as a saddle for horses with a round, short, or overbuilt back.

Information on Kentaur Saddle Configuration

1. Saddle Trees

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

GRP Saddle Tree
As an alternative to the Carbon tree, we offer an economical option. A saddle tree made purely of 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 longitudinally reinforced with a steel spring. The gullet used here is replaceable and adjustable.

2. Gullets

The saddle trees are reinforced in the wither area with a metal gullet. This reinforcement is replaceable and adjustable. It is possible to change the width of the gullet (when cold), directly on the saddle, using a pressing machine, by a maximum of 2 cm. A larger bend can lead to molecular changes, altering the material and reducing 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) Use a measuring wire to form the wither outline approximately two fingers' width behind the back edge of the shoulder blade.
2) Measure the internal angle size.

Gullet width:
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 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 part of the saddle with higher panels. It is possible to produce the wool panel with a standard wedge height or an increased wedge by +1, +2, or +3 cm.

Wool Panels
Fully synthetic wool is used to fill the panels, which adapts 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 properties, and can be individually adjusted to the horse's back. Multiple layers under the wool ensure a smooth and even surface for the panels.
3mm LP foam reinforces the tensile strength of the leather
10mm PU foam gives the panel a pleasant softness
5mm felt provides higher stability for 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 property of offering riders close contact with the horse, and its shape does not change even with long use. The panel is not adjustable; it can only be adapted to the horse's back with a pad.

4. Saddle Flaps

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

Dressage Saddle Flaps

They have the same length on all models (measured from the bottom of the 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. A very comfortable version.

6. Colors:

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

Saddle Identification

As of January 2018, every Kentaur saddle is marked with its production number, size, gullet width, and additional information regarding its customization.

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   Saddle flap length
V     +/- 2, +/- 4      Saddle flap forward cut
KL   +1, +2, +3       Gullet length

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