Arena High Wither Dressage
The Arena High Wither Dressage is a dressage saddle with HART, designed for horses with a high wither. It is made for training and competition, so you start with a saddle shaped for your horse's conformation.
You sit close, with a front Flexibloc and padded knee insert supporting your leg, so your seat and leg aids are easy to give.
Your horse can move freely and stay comfortable as their topline develops. The saddle is made from European leather with a technical, wipe-clean lining.
HART: Horse and Rider Technology
Horse and Rider Technology is the epitome of comfort with the added practicality of being fully adjustable, so you and your horse are presentation perfect throughout your journey.
- Elastiflex tree: flexes with your horse's stride, so their back can swing and move naturally, and helps protect the spine from concussive forces.
- EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution: you or your saddle fitter can change the width of the Elastiflex tree with the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System, and change the depth of the panel to alter the balance with the EASY-CHANGE Riser System.
- CAIR Cushion System: air cushions stay in contact with your horse's moving back muscles, spreading pressure evenly and absorbing shock so your horse can move freely.
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Size Guide
For your saddle
- Check your saddle is perfectly positioned. Locate the slope of you horse’s shoulder and assess the alignment of the saddle nail. For the perfect comfortable position, the saddle nail should be approximately a three-finger distance from the edge of your horse’s shoulder.
For your horse
- Saddle up your horse without a saddle pad* and with the girth comfortably tightened, as if you were about to ride.
- Ensure your horse is standing square and on level ground.
All fitting adjustments and saddle alterations should be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.*For your safety, ensure your horse is OK with you assessing the fit without a saddle cloth before attempting to do so.
More information
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What gullet does the Arena High Wither Dressage come with?
A Medium Narrow (green) gullet. The Complete Kit does not include a Medium (black) gullet, so if your horse needs one later, it is available as an individual gullet.How do I know if my horse needs a high wither saddle?
If your horse has a prominent or high wither, it may suit. A qualified saddle fitter can check wither clearance and gullet width on your horse before you decide.Can the CAIR cushions be adjusted?
No. The CAIR cushions are never adjusted themselves. Panel depth and balance are changed with the EASY-CHANGE Riser System, which sits in a separate pocket, and opening the CAIR security tape voids the warranty. -
Approximate weight: 6.0 kg/13.2 lb. Weights vary a little by size and options. Fitted with a Medium Narrow (green) EASY-CHANGE gullet. The EASY-CHANGE Gullet System: Complete Kit, EASY-CHANGE Riser System: Standard Pack and EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge are available separately, as are a girth and stirrup leathers. Fit is about comfort, balance and how your horse moves, not one number on a chart, so we would always start with a qualified saddle fitter you trust.
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- Clean the leather with Arena Glycerine Soap to remove surface dirt and oil, let it dry, then condition it with Arena Leather Balsam.
- Both come in the Arena Leather Care Pack.
- Wipe the technical lining clean with a damp cloth.
- The CAIR cushions are never adjusted themselves, and opening the CAIR security tape voids the warranty.
For a step-by-step guide to looking after your leather, read Saddle care 101 and our care instructions.
Key features
- Panel: a performance panel with a generous footprint and gradually tapered edges for a gentle transition of weight, with provision for lift adjustments for balance and stability
- Seat: a comfort seat anatomically sculpted from multiple layers of foam to support your position
- Stirrup bar: an Ergonomic Stirrup Bar that works with the seat to support your position
- Girth points: Running Y-Girthing on the QUICK-CHANGE Girth Point System, which takes a short dressage girth
- Flexiblocs: a front Flexibloc with a padded knee insert