The Saddle Company Genoa General Purpose Cob Saddle

Designed Specifically for the Cob

The Saddle Company Genoa General Purpose Cob Saddle has been expertly designed for horses with a broader, flatter back and lower wither profile, providing the comfort, stability and balance often required by traditional cobs, native breeds and wider horse conformations. Combining premium British craftsmanship with innovative saddle-fitting technology, the Genoa offers a versatile saddle suitable for hacking, schooling, jumping, Riding Club activities and everyday riding.

Handcrafted in Walsall, England, the historic home of British saddlery, every Genoa Saddle is built to deliver long-lasting comfort for both horse and rider while adapting to your horse's changing shape throughout its working life.

Designed for Cob Conformation

The Genoa has been specifically developed to suit the unique conformation of cobs and wider horses. Its tree and panel configuration are designed to promote excellent stability while distributing the rider's weight evenly across the horse's back.

The balanced General Purpose seat and flap provide a comfortable riding position for a wide range of disciplines, making the Genoa an ideal choice for riders who enjoy everything from relaxed hacking to schooling sessions and jumping.

Built on the TreeTec™ Adjustable Tree

Every Genoa Saddle is built on The Saddle Company's exclusive TreeTec™ adjustable saddle tree, designed by David Johnson, Master Saddler. Manufactured from a durable copolymer composite, the TreeTec™ tree combines exceptional strength with the ability to be professionally adjusted as your horse develops muscle, gains or loses condition, or changes shape over time.

Unlike interchangeable gullet systems, the TreeTec™ tree does not rely on replaceable gullet bars or removable screws. Instead, a qualified saddle fitter adjusts the tree directly using specialist equipment, maintaining its carefully engineered geometry, balance and structural integrity.

The continuously adjustable TreeTec™ system allows far greater fitting precision than fixed gullet plate increments, enabling the saddle to be tailored accurately to your horse's individual conformation while maintaining optimum comfort and stability.

Premium Materials and Traditional Craftsmanship

Crafted throughout from premium-quality leather, the Genoa offers outstanding durability, rider comfort and a refined finish suitable for both leisure and competition riding.

The saddle is supplied with traditional serge panels as standard, valued for their breathability and ability to conform naturally to the horse's back. For riders who prefer an all-leather finish, leather panels are available on request.

The panels are flocked with 100% Jacobs Wool, enabling a qualified saddle fitter to make precise flocking adjustments throughout the saddle's life. This helps maintain even pressure distribution, optimum balance and lasting comfort as your horse changes shape.

Tailored to Horse and Rider

Every Genoa Saddle can be customised to suit individual requirements with a range of bespoke options, including:

• Professionally adjustable TreeTec™ saddle tree.

• Bespoke tree configurations.

• Alternative flap lengths.

• Choice of Black or Dark Brown leather.

• Bespoke leather colours available on request.

• Optional leather panels.

This flexibility allows the saddle to be tailored to achieve the best possible fit for both horse and rider.

Key Features

• Specifically designed for cob and broad horse conformations.

• Versatile General Purpose design suitable for hacking, schooling and jumping.

• Handcrafted in Walsall, England.

• Built on the TreeTec™ fully adjustable copolymer saddle tree.

• Continuous professional adjustment without interchangeable gullet bars.

• Premium full leather construction.

• Traditional serge panels as standard.

• Optional leather panels available on request.

• Professionally adjustable 100% Jacobs Wool flocking.

• Bespoke tree, flap length and colour options available.

• Available in Black and Dark Brown, with bespoke colours available on request.

Why Choose the Genoa General Purpose Cob Saddle?

The Genoa GP Cob Saddle has been created to meet the fitting challenges presented by wider horses without compromising rider comfort or performance. Its cob-specific design, combined with the innovative TreeTec™ adjustable tree and professionally adjustable Jacobs Wool flocking, provides a saddle that can evolve with your horse while maintaining exceptional balance, stability and comfort.

Whether you're enjoying long hacks, schooling on the flat or jumping occasionally, the Genoa delivers the versatility, adjustability and British craftsmanship expected from The Saddle Company.

Saddle Care

To preserve the quality and appearance of your Genoa Saddle, clean the leather regularly using a quality leather cleaner and conditioner. For full leather models, periodic application of leather oil alongside leather food will help maintain the leather's suppleness and protect its finish.

A simple wipe with a damp cloth after each ride will remove sweat and dirt, helping keep your saddle in excellent condition for years to come.

Professional Saddle Fitting Recommended: Every Saddle Company saddle is designed to be professionally fitted and adjusted by a qualified saddle fitter to ensure optimum comfort, balance and performance for both horse and rider throughout the saddle's lifetime.