Close Contact Saddles

Designed for jumping, close contact saddles are the perfect saddles for riders looking to show or school over fences. Choose from our wide variety of colors, styles, and sizes to find the perfect close-contact saddle for you and your horse.

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2 colors, sizes 16.5-18
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Collegiate Degree Mono Event Saddle
. Original price: $1,799
. Final price: $1,799
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Designed for riders who demand secure connection and precision, the Collegiate Degree Mono Event Saddle features a monoflap design and thoughtfully placed surface blocks for ultimate close contact. Crafted from supple, naturally tanned leather with a semi-deep seat and square cantle, this saddle offers both control and comfort. With an adjustable gullet system and long girthing, it’s built to evolve...
M. Toulouse Brittany Platinum Close Contact English Saddle
. Original price: $2,425.99
. Final price: $2,380
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Discover the elegance and comfort of the M. Toulouse Brittany Platinum Close Contact English Saddle, a classically French-styled saddle featuring soft leather that feels broken in from the start. This versatile saddle is perfect for multiple disciplines, including jumping, eventing, leisure riding, and more. The Genesis™ adjustable tree perfectly fits your horse, while the extra forward flap and narrow twist...
Pinnacle Kirkby Close Contact Saddle
. Original price: $1,999.99
. Final price: $1,499.99
Up to 25% off
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The Pinnacle Kirkby Close Contact English Saddle is a high-quality leather saddle at an affordable price. It’s beautifully handcrafted from fine full-grain leather in rich caramel and brown tones that looks great on any horse. The close contact helps create a closer feel to your horse with padded French calf knee rolls for extra security. With the moveable knee blocks,...
2 colors, sizes 16.5 RE-17.5 RE
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Bates Next Gen Elevation Deep Seat Saddle
. Original price: $2,875.50
. Final price: $2,875.50
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Engineered for precision performance, the Bates Next Generation Elevation Deep Seat Saddle is for riders who prefer a deep seat in their close contact saddle when jumping. The narrow twist and deep seat help support you with double-lined Opulence leather that provides plenty of grip. With Beezie Madden, Bates Saddles developed a saddle focused on horse and rider performance. Learn...
M. Toulouse Patrice Platinum Close Contact English Saddle
. Original price: $2,650
. Final price: $2,400
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Experience the classic design and exceptional comfort of the M. Toulouse Patrice Platinum Close Contact English Saddle, an Italian-styled saddle offering a close contact feel with a narrow twist and medium-deep seat. Thanks to its double-leather flaps, this saddle feels broken in from the first ride. The Genesis™ adjustable tree perfectly fits your horse, while the forward flap and sewn-in...
Brown, sizes 16.5-17.5
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Collegiate Graduate Close Contact Saddle
. Original price: $1,399
. Final price: $1,399
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Built for precision and comfort, the Collegiate Graduate Close Contact Saddle combines traditional craftsmanship with adaptable design. Made from supple Argentinian leather with textured buffalo flaps for added grip, this jumping saddle ensures a secure and stylish ride. With a semi-deep seat, square cantle, and supportive blocks, it's a reliable choice for riders who want both performance and elegance. •...
Havana, sizes 16 1/2-17 1/2
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Pinnacle Adjustable Gullet Close Contact Saddle
. Original price: $2,857.99
. Final price: $1,999.99
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The Pinnacle Adjustable Gullet Saddle is a remarkable blend of superior craftsmanship and unbeatable value. This high-quality saddle, meticulously crafted from the finest grain leather in an elegant, oiled Havana brown color, offers unparalleled quality at an affordable price point. The saddle's adjustable gullet plate system is its standout feature, providing the flexibility to accommodate various horse sizes and shapes....
HDR Advantage Close Contact Saddle
. Original price: $929.95
. Final price: $929.95
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The HDR Advantage Close Contact Saddle is a classic hunt seat saddle expertly designed for optimal stability and comfort. Perfect for flat work, jumping, and trail riding, this versatile saddle promotes correct posture and ensures excellent balance during rides. Featuring a square cantle and padded flap for added support, this visually appealing saddle is crafted with high-quality materials and attention...
Kincade Childs Close Contact Saddle
. Original price: $510
. Final price: $510
The Kincade Childs Close Contact Saddle is a great choice for young equestrians beginning to ride. This saddle is crafted from high-quality, supple leather and features a flex fiber tree, this saddle ensures comfort and durability. It features concealed knee rolls for added comfort and confidence, as well as nylon-reinforced billets and foam memory panels. The saddle comes in a...
HDR Memor-X Close Contact Saddle
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. Final price: $1,075.95
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The HDR Memor-X Close Contact Saddle is a stylish and versatile option that riders of various equestrian disciplines can use. Crafted from premium printed leather, this saddle boasts a deep seat with supportive padded forward flaps and secure knee blocks, ensuring rider stability and support. The high-density foam panels provide exceptional comfort for horse and rider, while the reinforced billet...
Brown, sizes 16.5"-17.5"
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Bates Hunter Jumper Saddle
. Original price: $1,885.50
. Final price: $1,885.50
The Bates Hunter Jumper Saddle is a close-contact jumping saddle that provides style, comfort, and adjustability, all at a reasonable price. Designed thoughtfully for the hunter and jumper ring, this saddle features a supportive moderate seat made from high-quality leather. The narrow twist provides extra comfort for the female anatomy while enhancing your seat and equitation. The standard padded jumping...
Bates Caprilli Close Contact Saddle
. Original price: $2,065.50
. Final price: $2,065.50
The Bates Caprilli Close Contact Saddle is a top-quality saddle offering excellent comfort and balance for you and your horse. Crafted with heritage leather on the skirt and saddle flaps, and features double-lined leather on the seat and knee inserts for added durability. The Easy Change Fit Solution (Easy-Change gullet and Easy-Change Riser System - Not Included) ensures a perfect...
Brown, sizes 16.5-17.5
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Collegiate Honour Close Contact Saddle
. Original price: $1,599
. Final price: $1,599
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Designed for jumping and close contact, the Collegiate Honour Close Contact Saddle is a beautiful blend of comfort, style, and practicality. Handcrafted from supple, high-quality double leather, it offers exceptional grip and a secure ride. Featuring shaped knee rolls and a semi-deep seat, this saddle is built for both performance and rider security. With its adjustable gullet system, it grows...
Brown, sizes 16-18
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Collegiate Graduate Close Contact Saddle
. Original price: $1,104.99
. Final price: $1,399
The Collegiate Graduate Close Contact Saddle is an English saddle that ensures an ideal fit for both horse and rider, elevating comfort and performance. The seat boasts high-quality, naturally tanned Argentinian cow leather, complemented by buffalo leather flaps with contrast stitching. Grained leather-covered triangular front thigh blocks provide additional support. A semi-deep seat, narrow twist, and square cantle are incorporated...
Brown, sizes 16.5"-18"
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Arena Jump Saddle
. Original price: $1,619.10
. Final price: $1,619.10
Up to 3% off
The Arena Jump Saddle is a European leather saddle that provides great balance and support for jumping and flatwork at an affordable price. With its Easy Change Gullet Fit System, this saddle provides the flexibility to fit a variety of horses, ensuring optimal comfort and performance. The saddle has a CAIR system that provides protective cushioning to enhance the horse's...
Brown, sizes 16.5"-18"
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Bates Caprilli Close Contact Classic Saddle
. Original price: $2,335.50
. Final price: $2,335.50
The Bates Caprilli Close Contact Classic Saddle is made of high-quality Heritage leather and soft Luxe calfskin, providing riders with a comfortable and supportive seat while still maintaining a traditional design. This versatile saddle caters to various English riding styles, including cross country, jumpers, hunters, and pleasure riding. Designed to enhance rider comfort, this saddle is equipped with adjustable Flexiblocks,...

Choosing a Close Contact Saddle

A close contact English saddle, also known as a jumping saddle, is an English-style saddle designed for events that include jumping like show jumping, foxhunting, or hunt seat equitation. The close contact saddle has a seat that is much shallower than the dressage saddle and all-purpose saddle and the pommel and cantle are much lower. These features allow riders to easily get out of the saddle when they go to jump. The close contact saddle also has a forward flap to accommodate shorter stirrup lengths while riders jump.

Frequently Asked Questions About Close Contact Saddles

What is a close contact saddle?

A close contact saddle is an English style of a saddle designed for events that include jumping. Its design makes it easier for the rider to get out of the saddle while they jump without interference.

Are close contact saddles good for jumping?

Yes! Close contact saddles are designed for jumping. They have a forward flap and shallow seat to help the rider get out of the saddle while going over jumps.

Close contact vs jumping saddle

There’s not a difference between a close contact and jumping saddle. A ‘Jumping saddle’ is another name for the close contact saddle.

Close Contact vs All-Purpose saddle

All-purpose saddles have a deeper seat and the flaps are further back than a close contact saddle. The all-purpose saddle is designed for use in all purposes. For example, all-purpose saddles can be used for dressage, jumping, eventing, trail riding, and many other English disciplines. While the close contact saddle can be used for any kind of riding, it is specifically designed for jumping.

Can you do dressage in a close contact saddle?

You can do dressage in any kind of saddle. However, the close contact english saddle is not designed for dressage. If you plan on solely doing dressage, a dressage saddle might be a better option.

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