17 inch Fairfax Gareth Hughes MDG Black Adjustable

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Typically fits:

This saddle typically works on horses with a standard back profile and standard wither.
It features two girth straps that can be used in the five different girth slots to help achieve a better fit.
This saddle has wool-flocked panels, so your fitter can make minor adjustments to the flocking to get the best fit for your horse.
This saddle includes the innovative Fairfax Performance Panel, proven to improve limb extension, joint movement, and evenness of stride. The panel design reduces pressure on the horse’s shoulder by separating the weight under the seat from the area over the shoulder, allowing freer movement—especially helpful for horses with large or active shoulders.
It also features an adjustable gullet tree, so the width can easily be altered by swapping out the gullet bars.

Please note the below features of this model are as standard from new.
Please check the photos and condition details to see if there are any differences shown such as missing knee blocks for example.

• Fairfax Gareth Saddle Features:
• The seat is more ‘forward’ in order to precisely align the rider more ‘in’ over the horse’s centre of balance
• Monoflap close contact design to enable a closer connection between horse and rider.
• Performance panels to allow freer shoulder movement.
• A recess in the flap allows the riders’ upper leg to form a closer contact with the horse’s side without any uncomfortable rubbing.
• Surface mounted thigh blocks designed to give the rider enhanced support without restricting their position.
• Full grain leather for an instant pre-broken-in feel.
• Three set of shoulder blocks - second hand saddles will only come with the blocks attached unless stated otherwise
• Changeable gullet bar for easy adjustment as your horse changes shape
• Prolite lined panels for added comfort
• Takes gullet bars from Narrow Medium to XW - XXWide

• Discipline: Dressage
• Flap type: Monoflap
• Material: Leather
• Panel type: Wool flocked panels
• Wither profile: Standard
• Tree type: SIMA tree - R Bar
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 16.5

Very good condition
Left flap has light wear
Right flap has light wear

This saddle is classed as GRADE 3: Used saddle, excellent condition, not considered new but minimal signs of wear. May have minor scuff/wear if highlighted in photos.

Fairfax Gareth Dressage Saddle The Fairfax Gareth was developed with World & European medallist Gareth Hughes who wanted a saddle that allowed him to feel a greater connection with his horse without restricting the ability to give the subtlest aids or make minute adjustments. The Fairfax Gareth Monoflap benefits from all the features common to every saddle in the Performance range, plus the following performance-enhancing details: The ‘forward’ seat precisely aligns the rider more ‘in’ over the horse’s centre of balance. The saddle fitter has two girthing options to fine-tune the saddle stability according to the horse’s shape and movement Three thicknesses of adjustable shoulder blocks allow the rider to sit squarely on a horse with asymmetrical shoulders while allowing the horse to move freely underneath, building up muscle without restriction. Use the thicker block on the side with less muscle. Surface mounted thigh blocks give the rider support without restricting their position.

The Fairfax Gareth is an extremely popular dressage saddle for its adjustability, and performance panels. It offers the rider a really supportive seat, and is a super saddle for everyday use and competing. Here at The Saddle Bank the Fairfax Gareth is one of our favourite dressage saddles. If you like a bit more 'bling' why not take a look at the Fairfax Rebecca Dressage saddle which features the snakeskin print on the rear of the cantle.

From new - SimaTree saddle tree (conforms to BS 7875) is guaranteed for five years.
Materials and workmanship on all products are guaranteed for twelve months subject to fair wear and tear.
Repairs and alterations should only be carried out by authorised stockists.
Please keep your sales receipt andcomplete the registraion form on Fairfax Saddles website to register your saddle for its guarantee

• Saddle inspection report so you know your saddle has been checked and inspected
• 6-month warranty on all secondhand saddles*
• Manufacturer's warranty on all new saddles
• Guaranteed buy back price within 6 months**
• 5-day USA Mainland Trial
• FREE ‘Secrets of Selling your Saddle’ eBook to help you sell your old saddles
• FAST delivery worldwide
• 1 hour delivery timeslot for UK mainland clients
• Tracking information provided for overseas clients
• Option to accessorise your saddle
• Friendly customer support team to help you answer any questions and queries

*6 month soundness warranty is provided on all second hand saddles. Saddles are sold sound, and we expect a saddle with an average amount of use to have many years of use. Warranty is only valid on saddles which have been well cared for, and maintained by the purchaser, and does not include accidental damage, fire, or theft. Any alterations made by a saddle fitter or owner will deem the warranty invalid as the person who has made such changes is responsible for the safety of the saddle.
**Guaranteed buy back price is offered on all saddles within 6 months of the original purchase date. The price offered is 20% less the purchase price of second hand saddles, and 35% less the purchase price of new saddles. The guaranteed buy back price is also condition dependent, and the saddle must be in a comparable condition to guarantee the price. The Guaranteed buy back price is only available to USA mainland clients.

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