Arena Dressage
The Arena Dressage is a dressage saddle with HART for training and competition. It suits riders stepping up to their first quality dressage saddle as much as adults who simply love their flatwork.
It is beautifully balanced, and you feel close to your horse through your seat and leg, so your aids are easy to give. A front Flexibloc and padded knee insert support your leg, so you can concentrate on your riding.
Your horse can move freely and stay comfortable as their training and condition change. The saddle is made from European leather with a technical, wipe-clean lining.
HART: Horse and Rider Technology
Horse and Rider Technology is the epitome of comfort with the added practicality of being fully adjustable, so you and your horse are presentation perfect throughout your journey.
- Elastiflex tree: flexes with your horse's stride, so their back can swing and move naturally, and helps protect the spine from concussive forces.
- EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution: you or your saddle fitter can change the width of the Elastiflex tree with the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System, and change the depth of the panel to alter the balance with the EASY-CHANGE Riser System.
- CAIR Cushion System: air cushions stay in contact with your horse's moving back muscles, spreading pressure evenly and absorbing shock so your horse can move freely.
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Size guide
The chart shows the measurements of the Arena Dressage in each seat size.
Finding your seat size
- Measure the saddle you ride in now, from the saddle nail to the center of the cantle, and compare it with the chart.
- Sitting in the saddle, you should have about a hand's width between your seat and the cantle.
Checking the fit
- Saddle up without a pad, with the girth done up as if you were about to ride. Only do this if your horse is happy with it.
- Stand your horse square on level ground.
- The saddle nail should sit about three fingers behind the edge of your horse's shoulder blade.
- Your local Arena stockist or saddle fitter can help you check the fit. Find a stockist
Measurements are a guide only. They are rounded to the nearest 0.5 cm and then converted to inches, and the organic shape of saddlery means small differences between pieces are normal.
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Can I change the gullet myself?
Yes. The EASY-CHANGE gullets are color coded and can be swapped in minutes with the tools supplied in the Complete Kit. If you are not sure which width your horse needs, ask a qualified saddle fitter.Will the Arena Dressage fit a wide horse?
With the standard EASY-CHANGE gullets it adjusts from Narrow to Extra Wide. For horses with a broad, cob-type build, the Arena Cob Dressage uses the WIDE system instead.How long is the warranty on the tree?
10 years on the tree, and two years on materials and workmanship. Claims are handled by your stockist, with your receipt and warranty card. -
Approximate weight: 6.0 kg/13.2 lb. Weights vary a little by size and options. Fitted with a Medium (black) EASY-CHANGE gullet. The EASY-CHANGE Gullet System: Complete Kit, EASY-CHANGE Riser System: Standard Pack and EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge are available separately, as are a girth and stirrup leathers. Fit is about comfort, balance and how your horse moves, not one number on a chart, so we would always start with a qualified saddle fitter you trust.
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- Clean the leather with Arena Glycerine Soap to remove surface dirt and oil, let it dry, then condition it with Arena Leather Balsam.
- Both come in the Arena Leather Care Pack.
- Wipe the technical lining clean with a damp cloth.
- The CAIR cushions are never adjusted themselves, and opening the CAIR security tape voids the warranty.
For a step-by-step guide to looking after your leather, read Saddle care 101 and our care instructions.
Key features
- Panel: a performance panel with a generous footprint and gradually tapered edges for a gentle transition of weight, with provision for lift adjustments for balance and stability
- Seat: a comfort seat anatomically sculpted from multiple layers of foam to support your position
- Stirrup bar: an Ergonomic Stirrup Bar that works with the seat to support your position
- Girth points: Running Y-Girthing on the QUICK-CHANGE Girth Point System, which takes a short dressage girth
- Flexiblocs: a movable front Flexibloc with a padded knee insert
Pair with
EASY-CHANGE Riser System: Standard Pack
