Description

Kent & Masters Original GPD MGD 17″ Adjustable Leather Saddle – Brown

Finding a dependable everyday saddle that bridges the gap between hacking comfort and schooling support can make all the difference in your daily ride. The Kent & Masters Original GPD MGD (General Purpose Draft/Medium Profile) is built for exactly that: versatile, unpretentious performance across hacking, flatwork, and riding club activities. Crafted from supple brown leather with a medium-profile tree, traditional wool flocking, and an adjustable gullet, it gives you a classic, comfortable ride while accommodating your horse’s evolving shape over time.

At Best Horse Saddle Shop, our workshop team hand-inspects every pre-owned saddle before listing. This 17″ Original GPD is in Grade 4 condition—meaning it exhibits honest cosmetic wear from regular use, but remains 100% structurally sound and ready for many more miles in the saddle.

Quick Specs

• Brand: Kent & Masters

• Model: Original GPD MGD

• Seat Size: 17″

• Color: Brown

• Material: Fine Quality Leather

• Tree Type: SIMA Tree (R-Bar System)

• Wither Profile: Standard Wither Profile

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

• Currently Fitted With: Medium-Wide (MW) Gullet Bar

• Panels: Wool Flocked

• Discipline: General Purpose (GP) / All-Rounder

• Flap Type: Dual Flap (15″ Flap Length)

• Serial Number: 3065

• Saddle ID: S12860

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

Dependable Performance & Fitting Flexibility

The Kent & Masters GPD MGD is engineered to deliver reliable everyday balance for both horse and rider:

• Versatile GP Architecture: A balanced, supportive seat geometry that works equally well for Sunday hacks, midweek schooling sessions, or local riding club days without forcing an overly specialized position.

• SIMA R-Bar Changeable Gullet: Uses the R-Bar gullet system (adjusting from NM up to XXW). Swapping bars takes only minutes, making seasonal conditioning shifts or muscle development easy to handle.

• Natural Wool-Flocked Panels: Traditional wool flocking allows your qualified saddle fitter plenty of scope to fine-tune balance and panel contact as your horse’s back shape develops.

• Customizable Rider Support: Features repositionable Velcro knee and calf blocks that allow you to tailor leg support to your preferred stirrup length.

• Adaptable Girthing: Includes a movable third girth strap and flexible girthing arrangements to help anchor the saddle securely on standard or rounder back profiles.

Condition Report

Grade 4 — Average Used Condition

This saddle has seen regular arena and trail use, showing normal cosmetic signs of previous riding while remaining 100% structurally sound and fully functional:

• Seat & Cantle: General cosmetic wear across the seat leather, including a scuff mark along the cantle rim.

• Flaps: Typical, light stirrup leather friction marks on both left and right flaps.

• Panels & Structure: Small, cosmetic indentations in the flocking panels. The SIMA tree, billets, stitching, and overall frame are solid and intact.

We encourage you to examine all high-resolution detail photos for a complete look at its cosmetic appearance.

Delivery & UK Trial Terms

We ship saddles directly to riders across the UK, USA, Europe, and Australia with full courier tracking provided on every order.

• UK Mainland Buyers: Benefit from our 5-Day UK Mainland Trial Option—giving your qualified saddle fitter time to evaluate the saddle on your horse before you fully commit. (We recommend scheduling delivery a couple of days prior to your fitting appointment).

• International Orders (USA, EU & AU): Shipped directly with full overseas tracking. Note: Please check all measurements and consult your local fitter before ordering, as international trial terms differ from UK mainland policies.

Warranty & Peace of Mind

Best Horse Saddle Shop 6-Month Warranty

Every pre-owned saddle sold by Best Horse Saddle Shop comes backed by our 6-Month Soundness Warranty alongside our comprehensive workshop inspection report. We verify every tree and stress point so you can ride with total confidence.

(Note: Coverage applies to structural soundness under normal care and excludes accidental damage, neglect, or third-party alterations made after purchase.)

Need Fitting Guidance or Have Questions?

Want to check if the 17″ seat size or current Medium-Wide (MW) gullet bar will suit your horse’s conformation before ordering? We’re here to help!

Send us photos of your horse standing flat or message our team directly—our fitting specialists will gladly review your setup and guide you through.