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Bates

4 reviews from this brand
Bates All Purpose SC review: a square-cantle option for hacking and pleasure riding
All Purpose Saddle

Bates All Purpose SC

a square-cantle option for hacking and pleasure riding

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Bates Dressage review: a narrow twist without a bouncy seat feel
Dressage Saddle

Bates Dressage

a narrow twist without a bouncy seat feel

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Bates Outback review: reassuring to ride, fussier to tack up
Stock Saddle

Bates Outback

reassuring to ride, fussier to tack up

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Bates Pony Elevation+ review: a fitting success beyond the pony label
Jumping Saddle

Bates Pony Elevation+

a fitting success beyond the pony label

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