The Berkeley Dressage Saddle


The latest addition to the L & R Saddles range is our Berkeley High Performance dressage saddle. This model incorporates all of the refinements expected in a state of the art dressage saddle. Our Berkeley tree has a unique shaped pommel and swept back points to give wither clearance and complete freedom of shoulder movement. We have also incorporated a classic dressage stirrup bar to give the rider the exact leg position for the perfect seat. This models tree has a sculptured waist to give extreme close contact which allows the riders thigh bone to “fall away“ effortlessly from the pelvis. The close contact panels are wool stuffed and are completely malleable allowing them to mould to contours of the horses back.

Our unique girthing system enables the forward girth strap to be moved from the point position to  behind the point, this coupled with the rear billet attached to a balancing ring will give the correct line up of the girth for superb stability.

The Berkeley is crafted in the finest English leathers and is available in X-grip Water buffalo or smooth Bull hide both are manufactured to our exacting standards by Clayton of Chesterfield. These leathers need no “breaking in” period they will give a wonderful close contact feel to the rider. 

This model can be ordered with custom features if so desired at extra cost, quotations upon request.

The Berkeley Saddle
(Internal Knee Blocks)

The latest addition to the L & R Saddles range is our Berkeley High Performance dressage saddle. This model incorporates all of the refinements expected in a state of the art dressage saddle. Our Berkeley tree has a unique shaped pommel and swept back points to give wither clearance and complete freedom of shoulder movement. We have also incorporated a classic dressage stirrup bar to giver the rider the exact leg position for the perfect seat. This models tree has a sculptured waist to give extreme close contact which allows the riders thigh bone to “fall away“ effortlessly from the pelvis. The close contact panels are wool stuffed and are completely malleable allowing them to mould to contours of the horses back.

Our unique girthing system enables the forward girth strap to be moved from the point position to  behind the point, this coupled with the rear billet attached to a balancing ring will give the correct line up of the girth for superb stability.

The Berkeley is crafted in the finest English leathers and is available in X-grip Water buffalo or smooth Bull hide both are manufactured to our exacting standards by Clayton of Chesterfield. These leathers need no “breaking in” period they will give a wonderful close contact feel to the rider. 

This model can be ordered with custom features if so desired at extra cost, quotations upon request.

The Ellipse Saddle

The Ellipse saddle is designed for the broad shouldered flatter backed breeds such as the Arabian, Morgan, Cob types and has proved very successful with the quarter horse breed. It has a hooped tree being more open in the pommel area, a flatter profile in the panels to accommodate the broader backed horse.

The Showring Saddle

The only saddle on the market that is specifically designed for Show Hack, but can also be used in dressage for riders who require a medium deep seat and a smaller flap. It comes with regular short billets, but is available to order with long billets for use with dressage.

The Elan Saddle

A close contact Hunt saddle that will cover all your showing and jumping needs. The Elan saddle has a new redesigned tree. It comes with knee pads for grip and feature velcro knee blocks for exact positioning or removable as desired. This model can be ordered with extra forward flaps at an additional cost.

The Solstice Endurance / Trail Saddle

Introduced in 1992 this has become one of our most successful saddles ever, we have sold literally thousands of these saddles over the last eighteen years proving that this is one of the truly iconic Endurance/Trail saddles in the world. Featuring our 2010 updated saddle tree as featured in the Rubicon, it has a more open pommel and swept back tree points to give a whole new feeling of freedom to the movement of the horse. This saddle has everything that is required in a truly great Endurance/Trail saddle. If you are a competitive rider or trail ride for pleasure, this is truly the most comfortable English saddle on the market today.

The Sylvan All Purpose Saddle

A true all purpose saddle should feel equally at home in the showing or out on the trail. Our Sylvan will serve you well for huntseat, all types of flat work and be secure over jumps or out on the trail. The Sylvan again has numerous fans around the world.

The Louisville Classic Saddle

The ultimate in cut back saddle has been surpassed by our 2010 classic, subtle refinements have made this our best ever cut back saddle where we lead others follow. The Louisville classic saddle comes with built in comfort for the rider that makes "bump pads" a thing of the past, featuring state of the art panels that give the most comfort to the horse or any saddle seat saddle on the market today. The Louisville is for the rider who prefers a flat seat. The Louisville is available in black to order.

The Scottsdale Classic Saddle

For the rider whose preference is a deep seat, this is the answer. It features all the same refinements as the Louisville but gives a little more security that a slightly deeper seat affords the rider. Five position stainless steel bars are a standard feature of both our cut back saddles. The Scottsdale is available in black to order.