Closed Contact saddle was originally designed to offer the serious show jumper and event rider the closest possible leg contact to their horse. The true close contact saddle should be light weight and have a thin latex-foam panel, rather than the thicker wool-flocked panel as used on other types of all purpose saddle. Normally a flat seated saddle tree is used, to give the closest and most comfortable contact on the horse back. The design includes a flat seat to be forward short flaps and no extra knee roll, which allows the rider to be forward and ready for the two-point jumping position. This saddle provides a little seat and leg suppor for a more experience rider.
