John Whitaker Overton Gullet System Jumping Saddle

Whitaker Overton Jump Saddle | Lightweight Adjustable Jump Saddle for Training and Competition

A Jump Saddle Designed for Riders Who Want to Progress

The Whitaker Overton Jump Saddle is a practical, well-balanced jumping saddle that offers the ideal combination of comfort, security and adjustability for riders looking to improve their jumping performance. Whether you're training at home, competing at Riding Club level, attending clinics, or tackling larger courses, the Overton provides the support you need to ride positively and confidently.

Its lightweight construction and close-contact design allow the rider to stay balanced over the horse's centre of gravity, while the generous forward-cut flap makes it easy to adopt a shorter jumping position without feeling restricted.

A Versatile Fit for a Wide Variety of Horses

The Overton has been designed to suit a broad range of horses, making it an excellent choice for riders whose horses change shape through work or with the seasons.

The Interchangeable Gullet Bar System allows the saddle width to be quickly adjusted with a simple Allen key, enabling a qualified saddle fitter to adjust the fit as your horse develops muscle or changes condition.

When professionally fitted, the saddle performs particularly well on horses with low to medium withers, including:

• Thoroughbreds and Thoroughbred crosses.

• Irish Sport Horses.

• Warmbloods.

• Native and sport horse crosses.

• Riding Club horses.

• Young horses developing topline.

This adjustability helps extend the saddle's working life while maintaining comfort and balance for both horse and rider.

Designed Around the Rider

A successful jumping saddle should support the rider without restricting natural movement.

The Overton features a generously forward-cut flap, allowing riders to shorten their stirrups for jumping while maintaining a secure and balanced leg position. The large, staggered, soft leather knee roll encourages proper lower-leg stability without forcing the rider into a fixed position, allowing enough freedom to adapt to different types of fences and to complete tight turns.

The close-contact seat allows the rider to feel the horse's movement more clearly, helping to improve communication and balance during take-off, landing and related distances.

An integrated cushioned skirt beneath the rider's leg improves comfort during longer training sessions, reduces leather creasing, and contributes to the saddle's long-term durability.

Quality Materials with Everyday Practicality

The Overton combines premium leather on the seat, flaps, skirt and knee rolls with a durable, easy-care synthetic underside, creating a saddle that offers the appearance and feel of traditional leather while remaining practical for everyday use.

Stylish contrast stitching and piping give the saddle a modern finish, while the customisable cantle plaque allows riders to add a personalised touch.

Key Features

• Lightweight close-contact jump saddle.

• Forward-cut flap for a correct jumping position.

• Large staggered soft leather knee roll for secure, natural leg support.

• Comfortable close-contact seat.

• Cushioned skirt for improved rider comfort and durability.

• Premium leather seat, flaps, skirt and knee rolls.

• Durable, easy-care synthetic underside.

• Interchangeable Gullet Bar System.

• Simple Allen key width adjustment.

• Particularly suited to horses with low to medium withers.

• Contrast stitching and piping.

• Customisable cantle plaque.

• Available in Black or Havana.

• Seat sizes: 16", 16½", 17", 17½" and 18".

An Excellent Choice for Everyday Jumping

The Whitaker Overton Jump Saddle is an excellent option for riders looking for a quality, adjustable jump saddle that delivers reliable performance without unnecessary complexity. Its combination of a forward-cut design, close-contact feel and adaptable gullet system makes it suitable for a wide variety of horses and riders, while its thoughtful construction provides the confidence and comfort needed for regular training and competition.

Whether you're producing a young horse, competing at Riding Club level or simply looking for a dependable jump saddle that offers excellent value, the Whitaker Overton Jump Saddle is built to help both horse and rider perform at their best.