Prestige Dressage Saddle Configurator X-D2 K FREE (Monoflap)

The Prestige Dressage Saddle X-D2 K FREE (Monoflap) is the latest version of one of Prestige's most renowned monoflap dressage saddles. With narrower knee rolls, the saddle appears even more elegant, while the rider's feel remains unchanged. For maximum freedom of movement, small knee rolls can be fitted upon request. To increase closeness to the horse, modifications have been made to the saddle flaps to reduce thickness under the rider's legs. The main features of the X-D2 K Free, including its unisex effect, remain unchanged.

The saddle's "Unisex" tree allows both genders a predefined position in the saddle for an independent and balanced posture. The X-Technology tree features two membranes positioned further forward than in traditional dressage saddles, offering the rider perfect balance without hindering the movements of the modern sport horse. The front and rear parts of the tree, as well as the position of the stirrup bars, have been designed to consider the horse's well-being and guarantee the rider optimal performance.

The success of the X-D2 K Free is also due to its semi-deep seat, curved and shoulder-free panels, and curved knee rolls, which make this saddle unique. The new CP panels with shoulder freedom (short in front) are also available upon request. To ensure a perfect fit of the saddle, it comes with the accessory 3F021 - Trapezium Pad.

The Prestige Dressage Saddle X-D2 K FREE (Monoflap) is the ideal choice for riders who value elegance, comfort, and an independent position in the saddle. With its innovative features, it offers optimal support and balance for the rider while providing maximum comfort for the horse.

In summary, the Prestige Dressage Saddle X-D2 K FREE (Monoflap) offers the following features:

- New, narrower knee rolls for an even more elegant look
- Option for small knee rolls to maximize freedom of movement
- Reduced thickness of the saddle flaps for an even closer connection to the horse
- Unchanged main features, including the unisex effect
- Tree offers both genders a predefined position in the saddle
- Consideration for the horse's well-being in the tree development
- Semi-deep seat, shoulder-free panels, and curved knee rolls make the saddle unique
- Accessory (3F021 - Trapezium Pad) is necessary for a perfect fit

Prestige Saddle Configurator
Here you can find the options for configuring your Prestige saddle individually. 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. Usually, the saddle is produced individually according to your selection criteria.

For this reason, a return of a configured saddle (right of withdrawal) is not possible.

Saddle Tree
The saddle tree is predetermined 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
Prestige's standard 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 cut-out in the front part and two cut-outs in the rear area where the seat bones rest. The cut-outs are covered with elastic rubber membranes.

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

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 provide women with wider pelvises, who often have difficulty achieving a close connection to the horse, a predefined but not forced position.

X-Breath Tree

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

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

Advantages
These cut-outs provide better breathability and reduce the heat endured by the horse and rider. The rear cut-out makes the seat more comfortable by relieving the spine from the stresses it is normally exposed to. 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 looking for a lighter saddle;
• for those who experience 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 loads and movements. This concept was developed to protect the seat bones, tailbone, and back and is visible through the soft Plexiglas viewing window on the underside of the saddle.

Advantages
These membranes absorb all loads 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 sensation for the rider's spine and for the horse;
• for those who desire physical well-being;
• for those riders who seek a comfortable seat. The tree with this technology is particularly intended for female riders due to the wider rear part
• for riders who experience 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 horse built downhill;
• for show jumpers who want to return to the saddle faster after a jump.

Leather Type and Color
The following leather variants 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 thick). 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 bearing surface of the horse's back, the size or leg length, and the rider's 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
For most Prestige models, a gullet width from 31 to 37 can be selected. 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 rubber layer. 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 Dacron, a synthetic wool fiber.

Advantages
These panels are light, elastic, and easily modifiable. 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 forego the feeling of closeness to the horse, but believe that an optimally fitting saddle is an essential prerequisite for the horse's well-being and performance.

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 monoflap saddle flaps (K), where only one saddle flap is installed. The monoflap version usually allows for a 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 monoflap saddles, you will always find a K in the saddle name.

• Standard: double-flap saddles
• K: monoflap saddles

Forward Projection of the Saddle Flap
The forward projection describes the forward extension of the saddle flap. Especially riders with particularly long legs usually find more room for their legs with more forward projection and can therefore usually shorten the stirrup leather and balance themselves better. However, care should be taken with the forward projection, as too much forward projection can quickly restrict the horse's shoulder freedom.
The following forward projection 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 -2.5m
• M 0 (standard)
• L +2.5cm
• XL +5cm
• XXL +7cm

As far as jumping saddles are concerned, these will also have a slightly more forward projection with longer saddle flaps.

Shoulder Free Variant SF
Available in 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.