Kentaur Dressage Saddle Configurator KIRKE

This dressage saddle offers the rider excellent contact with the horse's back. Knee rolls, which can be individually positioned using Velcro, allow the rider to keep their seat optimally balanced. The front girth strap under the stirrup bar reduces pressure on the horse's shoulder blades. A newly developed shape of the French panel guarantees optimal comfort for the horse's back. The seat and knee rolls are made of non-slip calf leather.

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 yet capable of absorbing shocks, significantly improving contact between rider and horse. Interchangeable 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 a more economical 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 longitudinally with a steel spring. The gullet used 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 (when cold), directly on the saddle, with the help of 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
For correctly determining the gullet size, we recommend the following steps:
1) Use a measuring wire to shape the wither outline about two finger-widths behind the back edge of the shoulder blade
2) Measure the inner 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 is the same for all sizes. However, it is possible to extend it 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 panels 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. Wool-filled panels are very comfortable for the horse, have excellent absorption properties, 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 reinforces the tensile strength of the leather
10 mm 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, 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 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 after 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
Each model has its standard size and forward cut. 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 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

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.