Description
The Bates Kimberly with Swinging Fender in Heritage Leather with CAIR® boasts leading technology designed to ensure the ultimate in comfort, whether trail riding, breaking in horses or working on the station. Traditional in looks, this saddle handles the modern demands of a high-performance saddle. It is the only stock saddle with a tree that offers lateral flexion to work with the horse’s muscular movement, plus world leading performance systems.
This Swinging Fender model suits those riders who like the position and contact offered by the swinging fender. It features Heritage leather, which upholds the traditional European practices of natural oil and wax tanning. The high oil and wax content of this performance leather ensures optimum suppleness and enhanced rider grip.
The Kimberly also features world-leading performance systems, the CAIR Cushion System and the EASY-CHANGE™ Fit Solution, to offer the ultimate in ease of fitting and comfort for your horse. These revolutionary systems work together to provide a custom fit and a fluid cushioning to hug your horse’s individual conformation for even weight distribution over the entire length of the panel.
All Bates® saddles feature the finest, hand selected European leather. You can be confident that the leather in a Bates® saddle is the best in the world, and if cared for, will offer many years of riding. Leather is a natural product and its life relies on maintaining a certain level of moisture. By following the steps below your saddle will perform for many years.
Prior to being ridden your new saddle should be liberally dressed with Bates® Leather Balsam. The balsam offers a surface barrier and protects against wear, water and sweat. Allow it to soak overnight for maximum absorption and protective sealing.
Regular cleaning of the saddle with glycerine saddle soap and a damp cloth or sponge will remove dirt, which can scratch the surface. Follow the cleaning with an application of Bates Leather Balsam or Bates Leather Cream to all areas of the saddle that are not suede. Apply a heavier application to high wear areas.
Keeping your Bates® saddle clean will help it achieve the traditional, rich patina of aged, worked leather and your saddle will bring you excellent years of service.
*We do not recommend the use of oil on a Bates® saddle.
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