Kentaur Dressage Saddle Configurator ITHACA ISB

The Kentaur Ithaka Dressage Saddle is one of the brand's best-selling dressage saddles, and it now comes with a new panel design and an integrated sweat flap. This saddle is particularly suitable for horses with good musculature in the wither area. The panel shape gives the rider the feeling that the tree is very narrow, which increases seating comfort.

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 and yet capable of absorbing 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 global market.

GRP Saddle Tree
Alternatively, to the carbon tree, we offer the economic variant. A saddle tree made purely from 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. Gullets

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 (in cold condition), directly on the saddle, with the help of a press 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) With a measuring wire, shape the wither outline approximately two finger widths behind the rear 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 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 area of the saddle with higher saddle panels. It is possible to produce the wool panel with a standard wedge height or an increased wedge of +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. Panels filled with wool are very comfortable for the horse, have excellent absorption capabilities, and can be individually adjusted to the horse's back. Several layers beneath the wool ensure a smooth and even surface of the panels.
3mm LP foam reinforces the tensile strength of the leather
10mm PU foam gives the panel a pleasant softness
5mm felt provides greater stability to the panels

Felt Panels (French)
The central 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 filling of the panel 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-term 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 their standard size and forward cut for each model. Upon 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 for 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 Calf Leather - consists of standard leather covered with soft calf leather. 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 Saddle Flap Length
V +/- 2, +/- 4 Forward Cut of Saddle Flap
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.