Prestige X-Helen K Monoflap Dressage Saddle Configurator

Embark on a riding journey with the Prestige Dressage Saddle X-Helen K (monoflap). This saddle offers numerous advantages and unique selling points that will immediately impress you.

The X-Helen K retains all the technical characteristics and feel for the rider that already make it an exceptional product. However, it has now been given an even more refined design with elegant lacquer inserts, giving the saddle incomparable elegance.

Another outstanding feature of the X-Helen K is its deep seat. This places the rider in an optimal position to establish a close connection with the horse. The narrow twist allows the rider to be close to the horse without impeding its movements.

The new anatomically shaped blocks of this saddle are particularly innovative. They follow the natural development of the horse's shoulder and emphasize its unique shape. Thanks to their special shape and softness, they offer high comfort and create an optimal connection between horse and rider.

The half-moon on the seat and the cantle are beautifully decorated, giving the X-Helen K an additional touch of exclusivity. For those who prefer a simpler look, the "Pure" version is also available, which foregoes embroidery and lacquer inserts on the half-moon.

The anatomically shaped panels of this saddle guarantee maximum freedom of movement for the horse's trapezius muscles. This ensures the horse's comfort and well-being during riding.

The Prestige Dressage Saddle X-Helen K (monoflap) is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, made with great attention to detail. Its name stands for quality, elegance, and supreme comfort.

Immerse yourself in the world of riding with the X-Helen K and let yourself be captivated by its beauty and functionality. Awaken desire and emotion within you and let the wish to own this extraordinary saddle arise.

Make your dream come true today and invest in the Prestige Dressage Saddle X-Helen K. Your horse will thank you, and your riding experience will be elevated to a whole new level.

Advantages:

• Anatomically shaped knee rolls conforming to the horse's shoulder
• Narrow twist for close contact with the horse
• Aesthetic details like decorated half-moon on the seat and cantle
• Optional "Pure" version without embroidery and lacquer inserts
• Anatomically shaped panels for maximum freedom of movement for the trapezius muscles
• Front panels without gussets

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. Finally, 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 individually selected. 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 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 the X-D2, X-Perience, and X-Contact K models (unisex effect).

Who benefits from X-Technology?
• For those seeking a feeling of closeness to the horse: guaranteed by the membranes on which the rider's seat bones rest when sitting in the saddle;
• for those looking for a more comfortable seat while maintaining athletic performance;
• for 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 struggle to achieve a close connection with the horse, with a pre-defined but not forced position.

X-Breath Tree

Depending on the saddle model, this saddle tree has one or two oval cut-outs in the center of the seat. The cut-out 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 cut-out also ensures greater breathability.

This is a technology applied to the saddle tree, consisting of an oval cut-out in the center 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 ensure 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. Furthermore, saddles with X-Breath technology are lighter.

Who benefits from X-Breath Technology?
• For those who like a breathable and comfortable seat;
• for riders who desire physical well-being by reducing stress 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 featuring injected membranes and a
differentiated capacity to absorb all stresses and movements. This concept was developed to protect the seat bones, coccyx, and back and is visible through the soft Plexiglas viewing window on the underside of the saddle.

Advantages
These membranes dampen all stresses and movements while protecting the rider's seat bones, coccyx, and back. They were developed with the anatomy of men and women in mind.

Who benefits from CPS Technology?
• 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 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 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 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 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, which undergoes a natural tanning process.

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

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 rider's height/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
For most Prestige models, a gullet width of 31 to 37 can be chosen. The gullet widths from 31 to 37 are always 1 cm wider or narrower compared to the standard size 33 (measured at the end of the tree points). For the 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 This type of panel is easily adjustable by a saddler.

LPF Panels:
Panels filled with Dacron synthetic 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 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-contact feeling typical of latex panels with the shock-absorbing and highly adaptable properties of a padded panel.

Who benefits from LPF panels?
For riders who do not want to forego the feeling of being close 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 mono variant usually allows for a somewhat closer contact with the horse's body and always has long girth straps.
The saddle flap is always fixed for the model and cannot be configured. Monoflap saddles always have a K in the saddle name.

• Standard: Double flap saddles
• K: Monoflap saddles

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

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

Saddle Flap Length
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 for jumping saddles, those with longer saddle flaps will also have a bit more forwardness in the front.

Shoulder Free Version SF
Available in classically padded and latex panels, but only on some models. Special panels, specifically developed for more shoulder freedom. Particularly suitable for horses with prominent shoulders.