16″ Cavaletti Collection Show Saddle – Chestnut Brown (Swappable Gullet)

Stock ID: N4116

Bench Maker: Cavaletti Collection

Model Line: Show / Working Hunter

Seat Measurement: 16″

Color Finish: Classic Brown

Tree Framework: Interchangeable Gullet System (Narrow-Medium to XX-Wide)

Current Gullet Bar Installed: Wide (W)

Hide Grade: Full-Grain European Leather with Supple Calfskin Knee Overlays

Panel Style: Wool-Flocked Panels

Flap Design: Traditional Double Flap

Wither Fit: Standard to Low Wither Profile

Serial Stamp: 250919/167

Condition Score: Grade 2 (Ex-Demo / Near-New Working Condition)

Primary Discipline: Show Ring / Working Hunter / General Schooling

Bench Fitter’s Technical Overview & Evaluation

Finding a show saddle that blends classic ring presentation with modern, on-site adjustability is often a challenge, but the Cavaletti Collection Show Saddle delivers on both fronts. Hand-finished with a low pommel profile and flat seat, it presents a clean, traditional silhouette for the judges while featuring an adaptable gullet framework underneath to accommodate growing stock or seasonal top-line changes.

Equine Anatomical Fit

• Wither & Top-Line Geometry: Tailored specifically for broad-backed ponies and short-backed horses with standard to low wither profiles requiring broad panel support across the back.

• Swappable Gullet Architecture: Accommodates 6 distinct headplate widths from Narrow-Medium (NM) up to Extra-Extra Wide (XXW). Currently fitted with a Wide (W) bar, widths can be changed in your barn aisle in 10 minutes using a standard screwdriver—ideal for young horses entering work or seasonal muscle changes.

• Configurable Girthing Setup: Features moveable, webbed girth straps that can be arranged on point or balance alignment to lock the saddle in place on rounder ribcages or horses with forward girth grooves.

• Pure Wool Flocking: Stuffed with 100% natural wool flocking over open panel channels, giving an SMS qualified fitter full flexibility to make precise, on-site flocking adjustments as your horse develops.

Rider Balance & Presentation

• Low-Profile Flat Seat: Features a traditional low, flat seat profile that drops the rider’s center of gravity close to the spine, delivering an uncluttered, elegant image in showing classes.

• Repositionable Knee Blocks: Slimline, Velcro-backed knee blocks allow you to customize lower-leg support to match the rider’s leg length.

• Premium Leather Finish: Crafted using full-grain leather paired with soft calfskin overlays across the knee pads for immediate comfort and leg security out of the box.

Bench Condition & Inspection Report

• Overall Rating: Grade 2 – Ex-demo condition in near-new shape. This saddle has likely only been girthed up or tested briefly during a fitting evaluation.

• Wear Analysis: Exceptionally clean throughout with virtually zero stirrup tracking or billet wear; minor handling marks only.

• Workshop Verification: Internal tree, headplate housing, stitching, billet webbings, and wool panel housings have been 100% stress-tested and certified sound by our workshop technicians.

How Our 5-Day Saddle Trial Works (US, UK, EU & AU)

At Premium Saddle Shop, we know that seeing a saddle on a rack is one thing, but riding in it is what counts. That’s why we offer a full 5-Day Trial Window across North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia.

1. Place Your Order: Purchase the saddle online to reserve the item and initiate your trial window.

2. Delivery & Timing: Your 5 days begin the moment courier tracking confirms delivery to your door or barn aisle. We suggest scheduling delivery 2 business days prior to your fitter’s visit to account for transit schedules.

3. Fit Test: Ride in the saddle with your independent SMS fitter. If it’s a perfect match for your horse’s back profile, simply keep it—no further action required!

4. Hassle-Free Returns: If the fit or tree arch isn’t ideal, notify our team before 5:00 PM on your 5th day to receive a Trial Return Authorization (TRA).

Note for Overseas Buyers outside primary trial zones: While customs clearance timelines prevent extended trials in certain overseas regions, international buyers still save significantly by sourcing inspected, sound pre-owned tack directly through our global dispatch network.

Included with Your Order

• Workshop Safety Certificate: Official documentation confirming tree integrity and safety clearance prior to packing.

• 6-Month Structural Soundness Warranty: Protection covering internal tree soundness and main load-bearing structure.

• Guaranteed Trade-In Program: Eligible for our trade-in valuation within 9 months of purchase (subject to condition).

• 5-Day Trial Evaluation Program.

• Tracked Courier Shipping: Fully insured express shipping with direct tracking updates sent to your inbox.

• Master Fitter Support: Direct access to our qualified fitting team for pre- and post-purchase guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Cavaletti swappable gullet system work?

The saddle features an internal headplate system accessible beneath the pommel casing. By unscrewing the housing, you can swap metal gullet bars from Narrow-Medium up to XX-Wide in 10 to 15 minutes as your horse builds top-line muscle or changes shape across seasons.

Who is a 16″ seat size best suited for?

A 16-inch seat is ideal for juniors, teenagers, or smaller adult riders. It provides a neat, balanced fit while ensuring the panels remain short enough to avoid extending past the 18th thoracic vertebra on short-backed horses and ponies.

What does “Grade 2 / Ex-Demo Condition” mean for this saddle?

Grade 2 indicates an ex-demo saddle in near-new condition. It has only been used briefly for a barn fitting trial, offering virtually new leather quality and tree soundness without full retail pricing.

How do I return the saddle if my fitter advises against the fit?

Simply email our team at support@premiumsaddleshop.com within your 5-day trial window. We will issue a Trial Return Authorization (TRA) and return instructions for shipping the saddle back to our workshop.

How should I care for full-grain leather and soft calfskin knee pads?

Wipe down after riding with a damp cloth to remove dirt and horse sweat. Apply a high-grade leather balm or conditioner periodically to preserve the natural grain, protect against moisture loss, and keep the hide soft and show-ring ready.