Kentaur All-Purpose Saddle Configurator ANTIGONA

This all-purpose saddle combines the advantages of a dressage saddle with those of a jumping saddle and is particularly suitable for beginners or as a school saddle. It is also a good choice for riders who ride with longer stirrups. In contrast to a pure dressage saddle, it does not have rear knee rolls, thus offering the rider more freedom of movement.

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 yet possesses the ability to absorb shocks. This significantly improves 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
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 gullet plate, 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 plate used here is interchangeable and adjustable.

2. Gullet Plates

The saddle trees are reinforced in the wither area with a metal gullet plate. This reinforcement is interchangeable and adjustable. It is possible to change the width of the gullet plate (when cold), directly on the saddle, using 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 plate sizes
1 - narrow 2 - medium 3 - medium-wide 4 - wide 5 - extra-wide
For the correct determination of the gullet plate size, we recommend the following steps:
1) Using a measuring wire, shape the wither outline approximately two finger-widths behind the rear edge of the shoulder blade.
2) Measure the internal angle size.

Chamber:
1 – angle 63° 2 – angle 73° 3 – angle 83° 4 – angle 93° 5 – angle 99°
This measurement is for orientation only and cannot be used for the production of a custom-made saddle.
The length of the gullet plate 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 with 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. 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 ensures higher stability of 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 modifiable; 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. 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.

Dressage Saddle Flaps

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

From 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 plate 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.