Arena Children's General Purpose
The Arena Children's General Purpose is a general purpose saddle with HART, made for young riders on their first pony. Its design is built around small riders, for lessons, first jumps and riding out.
It is one saddle from the first posting trot to the first show. The seat and knee support help small riders find a natural balance and feel secure, so learning to ride is easier and more fun.
Your pony can move freely and stay comfortable while your child learns. The saddle is made from European leather with a technical, wipe-clean lining, so it is beautiful to look at and practical to care for.
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 Children's General Purpose 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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Which saddle can my child move up to?
When your child needs more room, the Arena Pony General Purpose comes in 38 cm/15" and 40 cm/16".What else do I need with a children's saddle?
A girth and stirrup leathers. The EASY-CHANGE Gullet System: Complete Kit and EASY-CHANGE Riser System: Pony/Jump Pack let you adjust the fit as your pony changes, and a saddle fitter can help you set it up.Is there a warranty?
Yes. The tree has a 10-year warranty and materials and workmanship have two years. Claims are made through your stockist, so keep your receipt and warranty card. -
Approximate weight: 4.3 kg/9.5 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: Pony/Jump 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 comfortable seat anatomically sculpted from multiple layers of foam to keep a young rider balanced and supported
- Stirrup bar: Ergonomic Stirrup Bars, specially positioned to help a young rider find a natural, balanced position
- Girth points: short triple girth points with a point strap and balance fitting option, on the QUICK-CHANGE Girth Point System, which take a long girth
- Flexiblocs: a front Flexibloc with padded knee inserts
