Black Country Adelinda 17″ Medium-Wide Leather Dressage Saddle – Black

When it comes to traditional British bench-made craftsmanship, exceptional leather quality, and natural rider alignment, the Black Country Adelinda Dressage Saddle stands as a true masterpiece. Finished in soft, ultra-grippy Italian calf leather, the Adelinda is built for riders who want an effortless, close-contact feel with their horse while maintaining a centered, balanced dressage seat.

Built around Black Country’s renowned anatomical trees and paired with plush wool-flocked panels, this model provides excellent weight distribution over the horse’s back muscles and gives your qualified saddle fitter total adjustability. At Best Horse Saddle Shop, our workshop team hand-inspects every pre-owned saddle before listing. This 17″ Black Country Adelinda is in Grade 4 condition—showing honest, moderate cosmetic wear on both flaps from regular riding, but remaining 100% structurally sound with a solid tree, supple calfskin, and supportive panels. Offered in a highly versatile Medium-Wide fit (built to template), it delivers luxury English saddlery at a fraction of full retail!

Quick Specs

• Brand: Black Country Saddles

• Model: Adelinda Dressage

• Seat Size: 17″ (Balanced Dressage Seat)

• Width: Medium-Wide (MW — Built to Template)

• Color: Black

• Material: Luxury Italian Calf Leather & Fine English Hides

• Panel Type: Traditional Wool-Flocked Panels

• Wither Profile: Standard Wither / Average Back Profile

• Discipline: Dressage / Flatwork / High-Performance Schooling

• Flap Style: Traditional Dual Flap with Anatomical Knee Blocks (17.5″ Flap Length)

• Inside Gullet Width: 5.25″

• D-to-D Measurement: 9″

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

English Bench-Made Craftsmanship & Rider Harmony

The Black Country Adelinda is engineered to maximize freedom of movement and precise communication:

• Soft Italian Calfskin Finish: Premium calf leather offers superior tactile grip in the seat and knee rolls, helping you maintain a stable leg position from the moment you sit in the saddle.

• Anatomical Knee Blocks & Balanced Seat: Contoured thigh/knee blocks guide your legs into an effortless vertical line without forcing or crowding your knees.

• Adjustable Wool-Flocked Panels: Traditional 100% natural wool flocking conforms beautifully to your horse’s back, allowing your qualified fitter to make precision adjustments on-site as your horse develops muscle.

• Versatile Tree Profile: Designed to accommodate a wide variety of horse breeds, providing ample spine clearance and broad bearing surface area to avoid pressure hot spots.

Condition Report & Pricing

Grade 4 — Good Used Condition

This saddle has been well cared for and enjoyed, remaining 100% structurally sound with expected cosmetic signs of prior riding:

• Flaps & Leather: Supple Italian calfskin throughout with moderate stirrup leather rubs on both left and right flaps.

• Cosmetics & Billets: Typical surface scuffs and minor cosmetic marks consistent with routine, careful use. All billet straps, stitching, and hardware are fully intact and functional.

• Tree & Panels: The tree structure and wool-flocked panels are solid, even, and in sound working condition.

• Best Horse Saddle Shop Price: Competitive Pre-Owned Pricing (Enjoy massive savings on a bench-made English calfskin dressage 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 dressage and stock 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

Black Country Manufacturer & Best Horse Saddle Shop Warranties

This saddle retains coverage under Black Country’s 10-Year Tree Warranty against structural failure alongside our Best Horse Saddle Shop 6-Month Soundness Warranty. Every tree, billet strap, and seam is workshop-inspected before listing so you can head into the arena with complete confidence.

(Note: Coverage applies to structural soundness under standard care and excludes damage caused by accidents, neglect, improper storage, or unauthorized modifications. Original manufacturer component warranties apply from new and do not automatically transfer to second-hand owners.)

Need Fitting Guidance or Have Questions?

Want to check if the 17″ seat or Medium-Wide fit 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.