The saddle was a great fit for me and my horse. It was a very comfortable ride too. The Biomex* pads made the saddle very comfortable, especially on my lower back.” “Thanks Stübben!”
How do you date a Stubben saddle?
Look for the manufacturer’s name and logo to be stamped in plain sight on the saddle. Check on the back, the skirts or on a plate underneath the jockey. Contact the saddle’s manufacturer for information about the saddle’s age. Most manufacturers will be able to tell you the age of the saddle using the serial number.
Can you jump in a GP saddle?
A GP saddle refers to a General Purpose saddle (sometimes called All Purpose) and is the most commonly used and popular saddle among horse owners. They are designed for riders who like to do a bit of everything. The flaps are forward cut enough for jumping and also suitable for schooling and hacking.
Can Stubben saddles be adjusted?
Our saddle tree: Wither-protection, shock-absorption, and seat-flexibility comprise a unique combination of comfort and durability that can be found only with Stübben. Of course, the tree width is adjustable as well.
Where are Stubben saddles made?
Stübben saddles are crafted at our workshop in Stans, Switzerland. Each starts at two points: with the selection of the leather and with our legendary tree.
Where are Stübben saddles stamped?
The tree width of your saddle is stamped underneath the flap or the off-side billet guard of your Stübben saddle. If your saddle has been stamped with the letters A, B, C, D, E, it is built on our short point narrow twist tree.
How can you tell how old a saddle is?
What is a GP saddle pad?
A traditional and classic shaped general purpose saddle pad, designed to fit a wide range of saddles. Featuring the signature HyWITHER cut to provide clearance over the withers to prevent rubbing.
What is an eventing saddle?
Eventing saddles, sometimes called all-purpose saddles, have a deeper seat, a straighter flap, and bigger knee and thigh blocks than a close-contact saddle. The eventing saddle is designed to give a rider a more secure and confident ride across all types of riding.
How do you measure a tree on a Stübben saddle?
The numbering system Stübben uses identifies the width of the tree from the bottom of the tree points. For example, a 30cm tree is exactly 30cm from the end of one tree point to the bottom of the other tree point.
Do Stübben saddles run narrow?
Stubbens run pretty narrow, I had a stubben that was 31.5cm tree and once my TB filled out a bit it was too narrow for her so I sold it.
When did Stübben start making saddles in Switzerland?
The history of Stübben is based on a family tradition. Founded in 1894, it reflects the diversity and individuality of the European continent and of European culture.
