The PDS Saddles Carl Hester Delicato Dressage Saddle embodies the timeless elegance of traditional dressage design, refined through extensive collaboration with Carl Hester. Developed to offer exceptional balance, comfort and close communication between horse and rider, the Delicato reflects Carl's belief that a saddle should enhance the partnership without restricting movement. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a saddle that delivers confidence, stability and refinement in every stride.
Crafted in classic black, the Delicato is upholstered in premium, naturally tanned, pre-oiled chrome-free calfskin leather for a luxuriously soft feel from the very first ride, while embracing a more environmentally conscious approach to leather production.
Weighing just 6.5 kg, the Delicato has been designed to reduce weight on the horse while maintaining the strength and durability expected from a premium performance saddle. Available in seat sizes from 16½" to 18", with a generous 10 cm seat depth and 30 cm seat width, it provides a supportive, well-balanced position suited to a wide variety of riders.
Built on a carbon fibre Warmblood tree with a standard Medium-Wide fit, the saddle offers the ideal combination of stability, flexibility and lightweight performance. The X-CHANGE SERIES 1 tree system allows width adjustments from 28 cm to 41 cm, enabling the saddle to adapt as your horse develops or to accommodate different horses with precision.
The Delicato is supplied with an anatomical 11" knee block to encourage a secure, correct leg position, while an optional shorter 9" block is available for riders seeking greater freedom of movement. Optional patent piping adds a bespoke finishing touch, complemented by stainless steel hook stirrup bars and durable 45 cm Austrian long billets.
The AMS synthetic silicon wool panels have been engineered to distribute pressure evenly across the horse's back, promoting comfort and freedom of movement. Combined with the close-contact monoflap design, they allow the rider to develop a sensitive, effective connection with the horse while maintaining optimum stability in the saddle.
Available with short (15"), standard (16½") or long (17") flap options, each flap is finished in the same premium calfskin leather as the seat for a beautifully integrated appearance.
The PDS Saddles Carl Hester Delicato Dressage Saddle brings together classic styling, innovative adjustability and the insight of one of the world's most accomplished dressage riders. Designed for those who appreciate understated elegance as much as elite performance, it offers the comfort, precision and craftsmanship demanded by today's serious dressage rider.