Kentaur Versatility Saddle Configurator APOLLON

The all-purpose saddle is specifically designed for show jumping. The large front knee rolls with pre-formed saddle flap offer the rider great security. The rear knee rolls are adjustable and fastened with velcro. The saddle is suitable for both beginners and riders who need additional seat support.

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. 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 stirrup bar, 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 used here is interchangeable and modifiable.

2. Gullet

The saddle trees are reinforced in the wither area with a metal gullet. This reinforcement is interchangeable and modifiable. 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.
The 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.

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 is the same for all sizes. However, it can be extended by 1, 2, or 3 cm.

3. Saddle Panels

Height of the panels
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. Panels filled with wool 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 strengthens the tensile strength of the leather
10mm 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 after long use. The panel is not modifiable; it can only be adjusted to the horse's back with a pad.

4. Saddle Flaps

Saddle flaps for jumping saddles
They have their standard size and forward cut for each model. 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.

Saddle flaps for dressage saddles

They have the same length for all models (measured from the bottom edge 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 as 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

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 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.