Kentaur Jumping Saddle Configurator CHARON

Jumping saddle with a medium-deep seat and large, pre-formed front knee rolls that offer the rider a lot of security. This saddle is well suited for riders who prefer larger knee rolls. It also has medium-sized rear knee rolls.

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. Exchangeable and adjustable gullets, available in 5 sizes, in combination with this saddle tree, offer a unique product on the current global market.

GRP Saddle Tree
Alternatively, to the carbon tree, we offer the economical option. A saddle tree made purely of fiberglass, which is 300 g heavier but identical in shape and size to the carbon tree. In the area of the pommel, 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 exchangeable and adjustable.

2. Gullet

The saddle trees are reinforced in the wither area with a metal gullet. This reinforcement is exchangeable 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) Using a measuring wire, form 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 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 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 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, 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 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 the jumping saddle
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.

Saddle flaps of the dressage saddle

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 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

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