Bates Saddles is a leading saddle manufacturer originally established in 1934 by George Bates. The aim of George Bates was to produce a high quality saddles for a variety of equestrian uses and over the decades the company has remained true to it's founder's vision. Bates saddles offer an extreme innovations in saddle design such as Bates Caprilli close Contact Saddle, Bates All Purpose, Bates Elevation H hunter saddle or the new Bates Innova Dressage Saddle. Bates saddle is a very comfortable all around saddle for a general pleasure riding, flatwork and hunting. The Bate Caprilli Event Saddle is a special tree with a square cantle, narrow waist and deeply cut back head for easy fitting. Excellent shape and support. Seat and knee inserts in doublegrain leather.