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Frank Baines

These exquisite handmade saddles are made in the UK. The exceptional craftsmanship, design and impeccable quality has earned Frank Baines a reputation as one of the world’s finest saddle makers.

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The Artisan Range will be coming in 2026.

Operetta

The mono flap, Operetta close contact Dressage saddle, offers sleek, streamlined design, packed with a range of features. The tree used for this dressage saddle gives a versatile fit as it suits a broad range of horses and riders. It is a good option for horses with medium to high withers and a slight curve to the back.

Features and Benefits

  • Built on a brand-new hybrid laminated beech wood tree

  • Hook Bar fitted as standard

  • A broad seat with a narrow feel, giving you the optimum riding position

  • For close contact:

  • A slim front-gusset with a medium head

  • A sleek wool-flocked, mono flap that moulds to your horse

  • A wide gullet gives the horse’s spine greater clearance, ensuring free movement

  • Concealed V-girthing system gives you even girthing pressure to improve horses comfort

  • An exterior thigh block that perfectly aligns the leg position for maximum control

  • Mono flap as standard

  • Available in a short (-25mm), standard or long flap (+25mm)

  • Leathers available are plain full grain, genuine buffalo, bison print, memel print in black and brown (See Build My Baines for full colour options and other materials )

Adagio

The Adagio Dressage Saddle oozes contemporary style whilst being packed with features that give you control, security and comfort. The tree used for this saddle is a good option for horses with medium to high withers and a slight curve to its conformation.

Features and Benefits

  • Built on a laminated wood tree with a round cantle

  • Hook Bar fitted as standard

  • A medium depth seat gives you an accurate and secure riding position

  • Generous gullet minimises pressure on your horse’s spine

  • Concealed V-girthing system, gives you even girthing pressure to improve horses’ comfort

  • A mono flap as standard

  • Choose from four exterior blocks available to secure your position (see block options in tab)

  • Wool-flocked panels provide better fitting and adjustability for your horse

  • Available in a short (-25mm), standard or long flap (+25mm)

  • Leathers available are plain full grain, genuine buffalo, bison print, memel print in black and brown (See Build My Baines for full colour options and other materials )

Etude

The Etude Dressage saddle is a true style icon; the highest quality and craftsmanship resulting in a luxury saddle. The tree used for this dressage saddle is a good option for horses with medium to high wither with a flat back.

Features and Benefits

  • Built on a new hybrid tree, allowing a high- head with a flatter back

  • Hook Bar fitted as standard

  • Medium deep seat giving rider security and correct riding position

  • Mono-flap and exterior block fitted high, allows thigh support, control and security

  • Shaped scalloped skirts allows the thigh block to be positioned to suit the rider

  • Available in a full grain plain leather, bison print, genuine buffalo or a hyde covered flaps and skirt

  • Leathers available are plain full grain, genuine buffalo, bison print, memel print in black and brown (See Build My Baines for full colour options and other materials )

Omni

The Omni Pro is a fantastic choice of Dressage saddle. Designed with a deep seat that will help you achieve the correct riding position, a central point of balance and supreme comfort for your horse.  The tree used for this Dressage saddle is a great option for horses with high wither and a slight curve to their back.

This saddle is available in three options:

  • Flat pad with a Fixed block

  • Flat Pad Velcro Block (allowing rider to customise position – see chart in Options tab)

  • Blocked Pad with a Fixed Block

Features and Benefits

  • Laminated beechwood tree

  • Generous knee block and large moulded blocked pad, gives the rider instant comfort

  • Deep seat helps the rider achieve the correct riding position

  • Wool-flocked panel that mould to your horse

  • V-girthing system gives you even girthing pressure to improve horses comfort

  • Twin flap as standard

  • A mono flap is also available, which has concealed v webbing to improve horses’ comfort

  • Available in a short flap (-25mm), standard flap or long flap (+25mm)

  • Leathers available are plain full grain, genuine buffalo, bison print, memel print in black and brown

Soprano

The Soprano Dressage saddle oozes contemporary style, and is packed with features that give you control, security and comfort for maximising your performance. The tree used for this Dressage saddle is a good option for horses with medium withers and a slight curve to the back. The block can be customised to suit your riding preference.

Features and Benefits

  • Built on one of our most versatile beech wood trees, that suits many horses’ conformations

  • Hook Bar fitted as standard

  • Open head allows free movement of your horses’  shoulder and spine

  • A medium deep seat giving a balanced riding position for the finest control

  • A full-covered mono flap with an exterior block as standard allows security and stability for the rider

  • The short leg panel is also available for a closer contact

  • The block shape can also be customised to your preference, standard or short

  • Concealed V-girthing system gives you even girthing pressure to improve horses comfort

  • Wool-flocked panels that mould to your horse

  • Available in a short (-25mm), standard or long flap (+25mm)

  • Leathers available are plain full grain, genuine buffalo, bison print, memel print in black and brown (See Build My Baines for full colour options and other materials )

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