Prestige Dressage Saddle Configurator Philosophy

Immerse yourself in the world of riding with the Prestige Dressage Saddle Philosophy! This saddle offers you numerous advantages and unique selling points that will elevate your riding experience to a new level.

The new tree with CPS technology takes into account both male and female anatomy to offer you the best possible comfort. The deep seat allows optimal proximity to the horse without restricting your movements. The innovative knee rolls follow the anatomy of your horse, ensuring a perfect fit.

The crescent of the cantle and the channel between the panels are made of high-quality damask leather, which not only looks elegant but is also particularly durable. The anatomically shaped panels guarantee maximum freedom of movement for your horse's trapezius muscles.

Thanks to the wide rear part of the tree, the contact surface of the panels is increased, which allows for even pressure distribution. This way, you can fully concentrate on your riding without having to worry about pressure points.

Experience the quality and innovative design of the Prestige Dressage Saddle Philosophy for yourself and let its outstanding performance convince you!

• Wider pommel than usual
• Wider seat at the back and very deep seat
• CPS technology for optimal adaptation to the rider's anatomy

Prestige Saddle Configurator
Here you will find the options for individually configuring your Prestige saddle. Please note that not every option is available for every model.
First, select the leather type as a variation (if multiple leather types are available). In the next step, click the "Configure" button and follow the individual steps. At the end, you can add the selected configuration to your shopping cart and complete the purchase.
Please note the delivery time of the saddle. The saddle is usually produced individually according to your selection criteria.

For this reason, a configured saddle cannot be returned (right of withdrawal).

Saddle Tree
The saddle tree is predefined for each model and cannot be selected individually. You can find out which saddle tree is installed in which model in the product description of the saddle.
The following saddle trees are available from Prestige:

Standard
The standard Prestige saddle tree is made of plastic. The material is particularly stable, resistant to external influences such as moisture, and lightweight. The gullet width can be thermally altered with a special machine.

X-Technology Tree

Depending on the saddle model, this saddle tree has one or no cutout in the front part and two cutouts in the rear area where the seat bones rest. The cutouts are covered with elastic rubber membranes.

Advantages
The membranes increase the comfort and stability of the rider. For female riders, the feeling of comfort and stability is even more pronounced with trees that offer a wider seat in the rear part, such as in models X-D2, X-Perience, and X-Contact K (unisex effect).

For whom does X-Technology make sense?
• For those who seek a feeling of closeness to the horse: it is guaranteed by the membranes on which the rider's seat bones rest when seated in the saddle;
• for those who seek a more comfortable seat while maintaining athletic performance;
• for those riders who desire more stability in the saddle. X-D2, X-Perience, and X-Contact K, thanks to the "unisex effect," can give women with wider pelvises, who often have difficulty achieving a close connection to the horse, a predetermined but not forced position.

X-Breath Tree

Depending on the saddle model, this saddle tree has one or two oval cutouts in the center of the seat. The cutout is covered with an ultra-elastic honeycomb fabric, which guarantees an anatomically comfortable position for the rider, which is also balanced for the horse. The cutout also provides more breathability.

This is a technology applied to the saddle tree, consisting of an oval cutout in the middle of the rear part of the tree. This cutout is covered by an elastic and breathable honeycomb fabric. In the X-BREATH K, there is an additional cutout in the front part of the tree.

Advantages
These cutouts provide better breathability and reduce the heat endured by the horse and rider. The rear cutout makes the seat more comfortable by relieving the spine from the stresses it normally experiences. In addition, saddles with X-Breath technology are lighter.

For whom does X-Breath Technology make sense?
• For those who like a breathable and comfortable seat;
• for those riders who desire physical well-being by reducing the strain on the spine and tailbone;
• for those who are looking for a lighter saddle;
• for those who have a downhill feeling on the horse or ride a thoroughbred.

CPS Tree or “Coccyx-Protection-System”

A saddle tree with a new geometric shape with injected membranes and a
differentiated capacity to absorb all stresses and movements. This concept was developed to protect the seat bones, tailbone, and back and is visible through the soft Plexiglas viewing window at the bottom of the saddle.

Advantages
These membranes cushion all stresses and movements while protecting the rider's seat bones, tailbone, and back. They were developed with consideration for the anatomy of men and women.

For whom does CPS Technology make sense?
• For those who want a more elastic and softer seat: the central gray
• membrane creates a shock-absorbing feeling for the rider's spine and for the horse;
• for those who desire physical well-being;
• for those riders who are looking for a comfortable seat. The tree with this technology is particularly intended for female riders due to the wider rear part
• for riders who have a downhill feeling on the horse and have difficulty finding a balanced position;
• for dressage riders who have difficulty finding a deep seat feeling with a downhill-built horse;
• for show jumpers who want to get back in the saddle faster after a jump.

Leather Type and Color
The following leather variations and colors are available:

Cuoio
Prestige's standard leather is a smooth full-grain leather or grained leather.

D
doubled small and large saddle flaps. In calfskin or cowhide. Thickness: 4.3mm.

Lux
oiled doubled calfskin or 4.5mm thick grained leather that undergoes a long tanning process for optimal grip.

Super
4.5mm thick, very soft and robust grained leather that undergoes natural tanning.

Elite
doubled small and large saddle flaps (5.2mm thickness). Smooth leather or grained leather that undergoes natural tanning.

Seat Size
The seat size is an important aspect when buying a saddle, as this size cannot be changed later. When choosing the seat size, the contact surface of the horse's back, the rider's size or leg length, and weight should play a role.
Recommended maximum weight for each seat size:

• Seat size 15: 40 kg
• Seat size 16: 41-55 kg
• Seat size 17: 56-79 kg
• Seat size 18: 80-120 kg

Gullet Width
With most Prestige models, you can choose a gullet width from 31 to 37. The gullet widths from 31 to 37 are always 1 cm larger or narrower for each gullet width compared to the standard size 33 (measured at the end of the tree points). For models X-D2, X-D2 K, X-D2 K FREE, X-D1, X-D1 K, X-D1 SC, and D1 SC, the tree sizes are divided as follows:

• S: up to gullet width 32
• M: gullet widths 33 and 34 (X-D2 K Free 32 and 33)
• L: from gullet width 35

Saddle Panels
Wool panels or classic padded panels
Classic saddle panels filled with synthetic wool. These panels are very easily adjustable by a saddler.

LPF Panels:
Panels filled with synthetic Dacron fiber, honeycomb mesh, and a thin layer of rubber. Thanks to this special composition, these panels are lighter than classic panels. These panels are also very easily adjustable by a saddler. LPF (Light Performance Fit) panels consist of an Airnet shell and foam towards the horse's back. The filling is made of Dracron, a synthetic wool fiber.

Advantages
These panels are light, elastic, and easy to modify. They also adapt very well to the modern horse. These panels combine the reduced thickness and close-to-the-horse feel typical of latex panels with the shock-absorbing and highly adaptable properties of a padded panel.

For whom do LPF panels make sense?
For those riders who do not want to give up the feeling of being close to the horse but believe that an optimally fitting saddle is an essential prerequisite for the well-being and performance of the horse.

Latex Panels:
Pre-formed foam panels made of expanded polyurethane.

 
Saddle Flaps
Basically, a distinction is made between standard saddle flaps, i.e., double saddle flaps with a sweat flap against the horse and a saddle flap or large saddle pocket on top, and mono saddle flaps (K), where only one saddle flap is installed. The mono variant usually allows for slightly closer contact with the horse's body and always has long girth straps.
The saddle flap is always fixed for the model and not configurable. For mono-flap saddles, you will always find a K in the saddle name.

• Standard: Double-flap saddles
• K: Mono-flap saddles

Forward Cut of the Saddle Flap
The forward cut describes the forward design of the saddle flap. Riders with particularly long legs often find more room for their legs with more forward cut and can usually shorten the stirrup leather and balance themselves better. However, care should be taken with the forward cut, as too much forward cut can quickly restrict the horse's shoulder freedom.
The following forward cut options are available from Prestige:

• A-2: -2cm
• A Standard
• A+2 / A: +2cm
• A+4 / AA: +4cm
• A+6 / AAA: +6cm

Length of the Saddle Flap
The length of the saddle flap describes the downward length of the saddle flap. The length of the saddle flap should also correlate with the rider's height.

• XS -5cm
• S -2.5cm
• M 0 (standard)
• L +2.5cm
• XL +5cm
• XXL +7cm

As far as jumping saddles are concerned, these will also have a little more forward cut at the front with longer saddle flaps.

Shoulder Free Variant SF
Available with classically padded and latex panels, but only on some models. Special panels, specially developed for more shoulder freedom. Particularly suitable for horses with pronounced shoulders.