Frank Baines Saddles

The Elegance is the ultimate choice of Dressage saddle and has been developed to maximise the comfort of the horse, while assisting the rider to achieve perfect balance, close contact and harmony.

New in the Symphony series is the Etude, a style icon that exudes luxury. It is beautifully hand-stitched and exudes craftsmanship and quality. Built on a new hybrid tree, the combination of two original models that allows for a high head with a flatter back and a medium twist.

De Adagio is ontworpen voor de dressuurruiter die een moderne uitstraling wenst. Met premium zacht leer over de zweetbladen is het comfort van dit zadel ongeëvenaard. De Adagio levert uitzonderlijke prestaties in een modern ontwerp. Gebouwd op een beukenhouten boom met een ronde cantle en medium twist, een medium diepte zit resulteert in een nauwkeurige en veilige rijpositie.

This Pirouette helps your rider into a classic dressage position, giving you the closest possible leg contact with your horse. A single flap system allows you to feel extreme contact with your horse and his/her movements. You can choose between standard as shown and with pre-formed knee roll.

The Omni Pro, with an extra soft calf leather cover, offers the rider with a deep seat a safe, stable, and comfortable feeling, while rider and horse can still communicate in harmony. Essential for the highest level of dressage. Available as standard as shown and with pre-formed knee pads.

The Galliard saddle was developed based on the key design elements of our most popular saddles. A jumping saddle with improvements that deliver exceptional performance in a demanding discipline. The result is a saddle that distributes pressure, distributes weight and improves comfort for the horse when landing from a jump.

Meet Virtuoso, the crown of our Eventing saddles, skillfully enhanced to ensure exceptional performance in the exacting disciplines of eventing. Built on a laminated beech wood tree with an open, extra-soft, medium-flat seat, it enables the rider to easily manoeuvre and reposition after a jump. Fixed exterior blocks offer the rider more security.

Available in Black, Havana, and Nut. Available in Short (42-56 cm), Standard (48-62 cm) and Long (56-70 cm) for an optimal fit and matching your brand new Frank Baines Saddle.

The Elegance is the ultimate choice of Dressage saddle and has been developed to maximise the comfort of the horse, while assisting the rider to achieve perfect balance, close contact and harmony.

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This top model from Frank Baines is built on a new hybrid tree. A high-mounted mono-flap and outer block provide thigh support and provide the rider with greater proximity, control and security. With the extra layer of soft calf leather over the blades and the preformed knee rolls, you have optimal control in the seat.

The Adagio is designed for the dressage rider who wants a modern look. With premium soft leather over the sweat flaps, the comfort of this saddle is second to none. The Adagio delivers exceptional performance in a modern design. Built on a beech tree with a round cantle and medium twist, a medium-depth seat results in a precise and safe riding position.

This version of the Pirouette is equipped with an extra layer of tanned calfskin. The ankle flap system allows you to feel extreme contact with your horse and his/her movements. You can choose between standard and pre-formed knee pads as shown.

The Soprano Dressage saddle leaves good space for the horse's withers and is open in the head to allow the horse's shoulder and spine to move optimally freely. A narrow turn with a seat of medium depth places the rider in an upright position allowing balanced pressure to be applied to the horse.

Built on a narrow waisted, wide seated tree, which suits a horse with a flatter back. The knee pad is shaped around the knee block to provide immediate shape and support to the rider's leg. The open seat of the Evolution allows the rider to change his position within the seat while maintaining perfect balance and control of the horse.

A luxurious leather dressage girth, hand-made by artisans in our workshop. Available as standard with same colour stitch and also as a customised item with a choice of stitch matching your brand new Frank Baines Saddle.

The Andante Dressage saddle has a bespoke design; clean lines with an impeccable finish, something you naturally expect from one of the world’s finest custom saddle makers. It’s features ensure, comfort, stability, closeness and fit. A choice of velcro blocks allows personal customisation to achieve a unique fit. The tree used for this dressage saddle is a good option for horses with medium to high withers and a straight back.

The Adagio is designed for the dressage rider who wants a modern look. The Adagio delivers exceptional performance in a modern design. Built on a beech tree with a round cantle and medium twist, a medium depth seat results in a precise and safe riding position.

The Operetta Pro, an absolute winner from our collection, has beautifully finished blades with top quality calf leather and an ergonomic fit and effortless close contact and control. With a brand new hybrid laminated beech tree, the Operetta has a narrow turn, complemented by a wide seat, which ensures an optimal driving position.

The Omni, one of our most popular dressage saddles, offers the deep seat rider a safe, stable and balanced feeling, while still allowing rider and horse to communicate in harmony. Essential for the highest level of dressage. Available as standard and with pre-formed knee pads as shown.

Edessa is a beautifully crafted jumping saddle, made with calf skin, covered leaves
The beechwood tree maintains an open, extra soft, medium supportive seat for added rider safety and comfort. A wide support surface in the wool flocked panel ensures even weight distribution and a generous gullet minimizes pressure on the horse's spine.

The design of the tree is quite deep, which provides the rider with security and superior seating comfort. The panel is shaped for a horse that has more contour and shape in its back, resulting in a saddle that is as comfortable for the horse as it is for the rider. Available in two seat widths and with a wool flocked or pre-formed foam panel.

Available in Black, Havana and Nut with standard matching stitching. Also available as custom made in a color of your choice to match your brand new Frank Baines saddle.