Bates Saddles

Bates Saddles is an equestrian brand focused on saddle fit, horse comfort and rider performance. Its research and development team has helped pioneer adjustable saddle design, with features intended to support a horse’s comfort and an effective connection between horse and rider. The range includes all-purpose, dressage, show, jumping and stock saddles, alongside accessories such as saddle pads, stirrup leathers, flexiblocs, saddle-care products and clothing. Riders can also shop EASY-CHANGE gullets and risers, which support saddle adjustment.

Bates provides information and advice on saddle fitting, care, leather maintenance and choosing a saddle, as well as tools such as serial-number lookup and a saddle health-check guide. The brand shares educational articles and works with sponsored riders and equestrian organisations. It identifies itself as an official saddle partner of the Fédération Equestre Internationale and several national equestrian bodies, including British Equestrian and British Eventing. Customers can purchase through its online store and locate stockists. The website also offers shipping, returns and warranty information, with several payment options available.