Fairfax Classic XC Monoflap Big Block MXB Jump 17.5″ Adjustable Wool-Flocked Leather Saddle – Black

When galloping cross-country or soaring over fences, split-second balance and maximum leg stability are everything. The Fairfax Classic XC Monoflap Big Block MXB Jump Saddle is a top-tier cross-country saddle engineered to provide an uncompromised close-contact connection, deep rider security, and optimal thoracic freedom for your horse. Handcrafted using luxurious double-oiled butt leather and a super-soft full-grain hide seat, it features prominent fixed front and rear blocks to keep your position rock-solid through every drop, water complex, and jump combination.

At Best Horse Saddle Shop, our workshop team hand-inspects every pre-owned saddle before listing. This 17.5″ Fairfax Classic XC is in Grade 4 condition—showing light, honest signs of previous use across both flaps, but remaining 100% structurally sound with high-spec Prolite-lined wool-flocked panels that deliver substantial savings off its original retail price.

Quick Specs

• Brand: Fairfax

• Model: Classic XC Monoflap Big Block MXB

• Seat Size: 17.5″

• Color: Black

• Material: Double-Oiled Butt Leather & Full-Grain Hide Seat

• Tree Type: SIMA Tree (Takes R-Bar Gullets)

• Panel Type: Prolite® Lined Wool-Flocked Panels

• Wither Profile: Standard Wither Profile

• Adjustability: SIMA Adjustable Gullet System (Narrow-Medium to XX-Wide)

• Currently Fitted With: Medium (M) Gullet Bar

• Discipline: Cross-Country / Eventing / Show Jumping

• Flap Type: Monoflap Design (13.25″ Flap Length)

• Features: Large Fixed Knee & Calf Blocks, Multiple Girthing Options

• Condition: Pre-Owned (Grade 4 — Good Used Condition)

British Scientific Design & Custom Fitting Technology

Fairfax saddles are world-renowned for combining scientific pressure-testing with traditional British saddle-making:

• Monoflap & Big Block Security: Single-flap construction brings your leg directly against your horse’s barrel for instantaneous communication, while large fixed thigh and calf blocks offer robust support during sudden drops or unseating moments.

• Prolite® Lined Wool-Flocked Panels: Traditional 100% natural wool flocking lined with impact-absorbing Prolite® shock layers distributes rider weight evenly, reducing peak pressure points over the horse’s back muscles.

• SIMA Adjustable Tree (R-Bar): Compatible with R-Bar gullet plates ranging from Narrow-Medium through to XX-Wide (currently fitted with a Medium bar). Swapping widths is straightforward, allowing quick adjustments as your event horse builds fitness or changes shape.

• Multiple Girthing Alignment Options: Enables your saddle fitter to fine-tune the girthing position, anchoring the saddle securely to prevent slipping over steep terrain.

Condition Report & Pricing

Grade 4 — Good Used Condition

This saddle has been well maintained and carefully stored, remaining 100% structurally sound with expected cosmetic signs of use:

• Flaps & Leather: Supple black double-oiled leather throughout with light stirrup leather placement marks across both flaps and minor cosmetic scuffs consistent with regular riding.

• Hardware & Tree: The SIMA tree, billets, stitching, Prolite lining, and wool-flocked panels are solid, intact, and in excellent working order.

• Original Retail Price (RRP): $2,190.00

• Best Horse Saddle Shop Price: $1,500.00 (Save $690.00 on a scientific Prolite-lined monoflap XC saddle!)

We encourage you to review all high-resolution detail photos for a complete assessment of its cosmetic appearance.

Worldwide Shipping, UK & USA Trial Options

We ship quality cross-country saddles directly to riders across the UK, USA, Europe, and Australia, providing full courier tracking on every dispatch.

• UK Mainland Buyers: Take advantage of our 5-Day UK Mainland Trial Option—giving your qualified saddle fitter time to evaluate the saddle on your horse before you make your final commitment.

• USA Buyers: Take advantage of our 5-Day USA Saddle Trial Option—giving you and your local fitter time to assess the fit and feel on your horse once delivered.

• International Orders (EU & AU): Shipped directly with full overseas tracking. Note: Please check all measurements and consult your local fitter prior to ordering, as international trial terms differ by destination.

Warranty & Peace of Mind

Fairfax Manufacturer & Best Horse Saddle Shop Warranties

This saddle retains coverage under Fairfax’s 5-Year SIMA Tree Warranty against manufacturing tree defects (and 12-month materials/workmanship warranty from original purchase date) alongside our Best Horse Saddle Shop 6-Month Soundness Warranty. Every tree, billet point, and seam is workshop-inspected before listing so you can hit the cross-country course with total confidence.

(Note: Coverage applies to structural soundness under standard care and excludes damage caused by accidents, neglect, improper storage, or unauthorized modifications.)

Need Fitting Guidance or Have Questions?

Want to check if the 17.5″ seat or current Medium (M) gullet bar will suit your horse’s back profile before placing your order? We’re here to help!

Send us photos or templates of your horse standing flat on level ground—our fitting specialists will gladly evaluate your setup and guide your choice.