Designed for the true competitor
The Elan Eventing and Showjumping saddle has an open seat, allowing for easy position change. The EXP is unique to Frank Baines Saddlery. It comes with the option of wool flocked or foam panels.
Product range: Classic
Enables the rider to maintain perfect balance and control of the horse throughout
Which enables you to customise your position and size of the block
- a woollen bag panel (mono flap) – the wool flocking helps fill out uneven contours and atrophy, good for riders who want close contact
- a wool panel (twin flap)- the wool flocking helps fill out uneven contours and atrophy
- a pre-moulded foam panel (twin flap or mono flap) – suits a perfectly symmetrical horse
Helps distribute pressure from the point of the saddle tree when the horse lands from a jump


Design and fit
The Elan Eventing and Showjumping saddle is designed for the true competitor. This saddle tends to suit horses with high withers and a flatter back.
Features and benefits
- Built on a laminated beech wood tree
- An open, seat allows for added rider security and comfort
- Cowhide covered flaps and skirts that give comfort to the rider
- The knee pad is moulded around the knee block to give instant shape and high levels of support to the rider’s leg
- Fixed blocks as standard, velcro blocks options available
- A generous gullet minimises pressure on the horse’s spine
- Full-length front gusset comes as standard, with the option of a 3⁄4 gusset or no front gusset
- EXP (Extended Point System) helps distribute pressure from the point of the saddle tree when the horse lands from a jump
- Available with choice of two panels.
- a woollen bag panel (mono flap) – the wool flocking helps fill out uneven contours and atrophy, good for riders who want close contact
- a wool panel (twin flap)- the wool flocking helps fill out uneven contours and atrophy
- Flexible wool-flocked panels, have a wide bearing surface, enhancing freedom in the horse’s shoulder area, allowing maximum movement
- See Build My Baines for full colour options and other materials
- Also available as a mono version for the rider who prefers close contact
- For a deeper seat and tree we also offer the Edessa, which has the same visual appearance