Marcel Toulouse Premia Close Contact Saddle
Best versatile choice for riders seeking comfort and adjustable fit.
This close contact saddle offers a refined, custom feel for eventing and hunter/jumper riders. Built on a laminated spring tree, it features temperature-sensitive foam panels that adapt to the horse's shape while maintaining structural integrity. The design prioritizes rider comfort with a slightly flatter seat, a medium-narrow twist, and repositionable knee and thigh blocks.
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Who it's for
- Riders with multiple horses or those needing a customizable fit
- Jumpers seeking a secure, broken-in feel right from the start
- Competitive riders prioritizing precise leg aids and a streamlined profile
Who should skip it
- Busy equestrians who prefer low-maintenance or more durable leather options
- Riders needing immediate comfort for long-distance trail or endurance work
- Novice riders or those transitioning from more supportive dressage saddles
Performance breakdown
Customization Potential
Adjustable blocks offer significant flexibility for varied rider leg lengths.
Horse Comfort
Temperature-sensitive foam panels adapt beautifully to diverse equine back shapes.
Leather Quality
Vegetable-tanned finish provides a premium look and supple, broken-in feel.
Structural Integrity
Beechwood laminated spring tree balances necessary flex with long-term durability.
Discipline Versatility
Forward flap design excels across both hunter and jumper course demands.
Wear Resistance
Integrated flap guards effectively mitigate friction damage from daily training.
Key Specs
Material
Vegetable tanned, pigmented, aniline finished leather
Tree Type
Beechwood laminated spring tree
Panel Type
Comfort Fit foam panels
Warranty
5 year limited warranty on panels
Adjustability
Adjustable knee and thigh blocks
Gullet Width
Medium, Wide, X-Wide
Seat Depth
Medium
Flap Type
Forward
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