Arena Monoflap Dressage
The Arena Monoflap Dressage is a slimline monoflap dressage saddle with HART, for riders who want closer leg contact with their horse in training and competition.
It suits riders who already know they like a monoflap, and those ready to try one. With less leather between your leg and your horse, you get good leg contact and communication as your thigh rides in and behind the soft, fixed front knee support.
If you want more support, you can add a front Flexibloc. Your horse can move freely and stay comfortable as their shape changes, and 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 Monoflap 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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What is a monoflap dressage saddle?
A monoflap saddle has a single flap instead of a separate saddle flap and sweat flap. That means less leather between your leg and your horse, for a closer feel.Can I add a knee block to the Arena Monoflap Dressage?
Yes. It has a fixed front knee support, and there is the option to add a front Flexibloc for extra support.Which girth do I need?
It has long double girth points, so it takes a short girth, such as the Arena Comfort Girth (short). -
Approximate weight: 5.6 kg/12.3 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: long double girth points, stitched in place, which take a short girth
- Knee support: a slimline monoflap with a fixed front knee support, and the option to add a front Flexibloc
Pair with
EASY-CHANGE Riser System: Standard Pack
