Bates Kimberly Saddle in Heritage Leather with CAIR®

The Bates Kimberly Saddle in Heritage Leather with CAIR® has leading technology that offers the ultimate in comfort, whether trail riding, breaking in horses or working on the station. Traditional in looks, this saddle handles the modern demands of a high-performance saddle. It is the only stock saddle with a tree that offers lateral flexion to work with the horse’s muscular movement, plus world-leading performance systems.

This Kimberly model features Heritage leather, which upholds the traditional European practices of natural oil and wax tanning. The high oil and wax content of this performance leather ensures optimum suppleness and enhanced rider grip.

Also featuring world-leading performance systems, the CAIR Cushion System and the EASY-CHANGE™ Fit Solution, it offers the ultimate in ease of fitting and comfort for your horse. These revolutionary systems work together to provide a custom fit and a fluid cushioning to hug your horse’s individual conformation for even weight distribution over the entire length of the panel.

Note: Due to the traditional forward placement of the stirrup bar in Australian-style saddles, traditional stock stirrups that buckle at the stirrup iron, such as the Bates Stock Stirrup Leather or Bates Webbers, are recommended for maximum comfort.

All Bates® saddles feature the finest, hand selected European leather. You can be confident that the leather in a Bates® saddle is the best in the world, and if cared for, will offer many years of riding. Leather is a natural product and its life relies on maintaining a certain level of moisture. By following the steps below your saddle will perform for many years.

Prior to being ridden your new saddle should be liberally dressed with Bates® Leather Balsam. The balsam offers a surface barrier and protects against wear, water and sweat. Allow it to soak overnight for maximum absorption and protective sealing.

Regular cleaning of the saddle with glycerine saddle soap and a damp cloth or sponge will remove dirt, which can scratch the surface. Follow the cleaning with an application of Bates Leather Balsam or Bates Leather Cream to all areas of the saddle that are not suede. Apply a heavier application to high wear areas.

Keeping your Bates® saddle clean will help it achieve the traditional, rich patina of aged, worked leather and your saddle will bring you excellent years of service.

*We do not recommend the use of oil on a Bates® saddle.

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