HENRI DE RIVEL PHOENIX CLOSE CONTACT Monoflap IGP SADDLE

Love this saddle!

I have had this saddle for over a year now. I am using it daily, riding up to three horses. It has held up nicely, although the dye of the tougher leather strip that is sewn to the bottom of the flaps has rubbed off due to the stirrup leather rubbing there. It does not take away from the functionality of this saddle though. It is comfortable, secure, and lightweight. I can ride all three phases of a horse trial in it. It fits a lot of horses fairly well (with the help of adjustable gullets and halfpads, if needed), athough I agree that a fitted saddle is the best option if possible.

Great Saddle at a Great Price!

After some saddle fitting issues with my horse I decided to go back to the HDR brand but I didn't want my saddle to look "cheap". This model does a great job of providing soft leather that gives me the professional look I'm going for.