17.5 inch Fairfax Elias Black Adjustable

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Discover how this saddle can be adjusted to fit your horse

This saddle offers a range of adjustment options designed to fine-tune the fit for both horse and rider. Watch the video to explore features such as adjustable gullets, panel options, stirrup bar positioning, and girthing configuration, and see how small changes can make a big difference. Watch Here.

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Typically fits:

This saddle typically works on horses with a shorter back profile and uphill 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.

• Full grain leather for an instant pre-broken-in feel
• Croc-print trim on the flap, cantle and front facing.
• The Unique design and placement of the billets gives the saddle fitter two adjustment options to fine-tune the fit to the horse’s shape and movement
• Three set of shoulder blocks - second hand saddles will only come with the blocks attached unless stated otherwise
• Deep rear, and slim front, gussets to provide a perfectly balanced platform for the rider on a horse with 'uphill' conformation.
• Surface mounted thigh blocks designed to give the rider enhanced support without restricting their position.
• 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
• Material: Leather
• Panel type: Wool Flocked Performance Panels
• Wither profile: Standard
• Tree type: SIMA tree - R Bar
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 17

Good condition
Left flap has light wear
Right flap has light wear

This saddle is classed as GRADE 4: Used saddle, good condition. General signs of wear. It may include small marks/scuffs, as highlighted in photos.

The Fairfax Elias benefits from all the features common to every saddle in the Performance range, plus the following performance-enhancing details: Deep rear, and slim front, gussets to provide a perfectly balanced platform for the rider on a horse with 'uphill' conformation. Full grain leather for an instant pre-broken-in feel, plus croc-print trim on the flap, cantle and front facing. The Unique design and placement of the billets gives the saddle fitter two adjustment options to fine-tune the fit 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. Simply use the thicker block on the side with less muscle Surface mounted thigh blocks designed to give the rider enhanced support without restricting their position. This saddle was designed and tested using pressure mapping and gait analysis.

The Elias 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

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

Second hand from The Saddle Bank - 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.

• 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 40% less the purchase price of second hand saddles, and 50% 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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