Kentaur Dressage Saddle Configurator ITHACA APM

The Ithaka dressage saddle features a short to medium-sized external knee roll (length of the knee roll: 26 cm), which provides the rider's knee with sufficient freedom of movement. This saddle is exclusively available in double calfskin. It is also possible to purchase it as a mono-flap version.

Information on configuring Kentaur saddles

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 and yet has the ability to absorb shocks. This significantly improves contact between rider and horse. Interchangeable and adjustable gullets, available in 5 sizes, in combination with this saddle tree, offer a unique and unparalleled product on the current world market.

GRP Saddle Tree
Alternatively, to the Carbon tree, we offer the economical version. A saddle tree made purely of fiberglass, which is 300g heavier, but identical in shape and size to the Carbon tree. In the area of the tree points, it is reinforced with carbon and Kevlar fibers.

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

2. Gullet

The saddle trees are reinforced in the wither area with a metal gullet. This reinforcement is interchangeable and adjustable. It is possible to change the width of the gullet (when cold), directly on the saddle, with the help of a pressing machine, by a maximum of 2 cm. With a larger bend, molecular changes can occur, which alter the material and reduce its strength.
Following gullet sizes
1 - narrow 2 - medium 3 - medium-wide 4 - wide 5 - extra-wide
For the correct determination of the gullet size, we recommend the following steps:
1) Use a measuring wire to shape the outline of the wither, approximately two fingers' width behind the back edge of the shoulder blade
2) Measure the inner angle size

Chamber:
1 - Angle 63° 2 - Angle 73° 3 - Angle 83° 4 - Angle 93° 5 - Angle 99°
This measurement is only an orientation and cannot be used for the production of a custom-made saddle.
The length of the gullet is the same for all sizes. However, there is the possibility to extend it by 1, 2 or 3 cm.

3. Saddle Panels

Panel Height
For horses with high withers and a deep topline, 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
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 capabilities, and can be individually adapted to the horse's back. Several layers under the wool ensure a smooth and even surface of the panels.
3mm LP foam reinforces the tensile strength of the leather
10 mm PU foam gives the panel a pleasant softness
5mm felt ensures higher stability of the panels

Felt Panels (French)
The middle part of these panels is filled with synthetic wool, which is 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 filling of the panel consists of polyurethane foam. The advantage of this panel is its property; it offers riders close contact with the horse and its shape does not change even after long use. The panel is not adjustable; it can only be adapted to the horse's back with a pad.

4. Saddle Flaps

Saddle flaps of jumping saddles
They have their standard size and their 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.

Saddle flaps of dressage saddles

They have the same length for all models (measured from the lower stirrup bar edge 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 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

As of January 2018, every Kentaur saddle is marked with the production number, size, gullet width, and additional information about 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 saddles:
• 5-year warranty on the saddle tree
• 2-year warranty on material defects and manufacturing flaws.