Inspired by riders, perfected by technology.

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1 Inspired by riders, perfected by technology.

2 Wh y A l b i o n? Why riders in 31 countries choose Albion. Original Design Extensive equestrian knowledge from in-house designers who are experienced competition riders. Constant research into horse conformations and breeding development. Design awareness of evolving disciplines and all rider needs. All new Albion products are Tried and Tested by our team of world class sponsored riders. Quality Manufacture Our exclusive saddle construction 100% British in-house manufacture. Unique in-house tree design and manufacture. Rigorous testing of our exclusive saddle trees, approved to the latest British Standard. Detailed quality control at each stage of saddle construction. Exclusive hand selected leathers from Europe s leading tanneries. Every saddle is hand finished by our experienced, qualified master saddlers. Unique Service Consultancy advice from 3 resident Society Master Saddlers - Qualified Saddle Fitters. Sales staff are experienced riders and competitors. A technical help line for retailers, agents, fitters and riders worldwide. Offering fitting advice on product updates and technical developments. Unique computer reference tracking for every saddle. Albion offers a complete repair service to the very highest standards. Fabrento is wearing KB Competition Snaffle, Swarovski dot dash browband, cavasson noseband 20mm, half nubuck reins. 2

3 Wh y A l b i o n? Why Choose Albion? No compromise for rider. No compromise for horse. Seat Profiles q Standard q Narrow q High Head q Low Head q Laid Back Cantle q Deep Seat q Shallow Seat q Open Seat Knee Rolls q Standard q Tear Drop q High q Velcro q Custom Tree Widths q Narrow q Narrow Medium q Medium q Medium Wide q Wide q Extra Wide q Template Panel Style q Standard q Thick q Drop q Standard Gullet q Wide Gullet Panel Filling q Natural Wool q Natural Felts q Combination q Moulded Seat Comfort q Standard q Extra Soft q Extra Narrow Twist q Comfort Twist Flap Length q Standard q Short q Long q Custom Gusset Balance q No Gusset q Standard q 3 Inch q Viebahn Knee Pads q Moulded q Non-moulded 3

4 K B B r i d l e s the original patented KB Bridle SINCE 2000 Original KB Comfort Bridle. The ultimate communicator. Tailor made to perfection with a patented design, the Original KB Bridle has an almost infinite range of options. The choice is yours. Designed with Klaus Balkenhol, the KB Comfort Bridle: 4 q minimises poll pressure q maximises comfort q aids willing submission q improves performance at all levels Features 1. Cutaway padded headpiece 2. The slip is anatomically positioned over the padded head piece to disperse poll pressure 3. Oversized browband to ensure ear clearance to minimise nerve pressure 4. Padded noseband for extra comfort Fabrento is wearing KB Competition Snaffle, padded. browband, flash noseband 30mm, rubber reins 4

5 K B B r i d l e s KB Options. KB Browbands KB Reins Mix and match the KB Bridle Range to achieve a perfect fit every time. KB Swarovski browbands KB Competition Snaffle headpiece Black reins KB Competition Weymouth headpiece KB Super Weymouth headpiece q Plain browband q Padded browband q KB Swarovski browbands Black crystal Single row crystal Large gold crystal Dot dash crystal Three row crystal Double dot crystal q Plain q Laced q Web continental q Leather continental q ½ Nubuck q Nubuck q ½ Rubber q Rubber q Eventa KB Competition cheeks 5 /8 hook studs or buckled KB Competition cavasson noseband 20mm KB Competition cavasson noseband 30mm KB Nosebands q Cavasson noseband available in 20mm and 30mm widths q Flash noseband available in 20mm and 30mm widths q Crank noseband 30mm q Crank flash noseband 30mm q Grackle noseband q Drop noseband KB Cheeks q ½ or 5 /8 q Hook studs or buckled q Stainless steel fittings or brass fittings All KB Bridles available in: q Black or brown q Cob, Full or WB q ½ or 5 /8 q Hook studs or buckled q Stainless steel fittings or brass fittings 5

6 K B B r i d l e s KB Bridle Range. Fabrento is wearing KB Competition Snaffle Bridle, Swarovski dot dash browband, cavasson noseband 20mm, half nubuck reins. Pinstripe II is wearing KB Super Weymouth Bridle, plain browband, crank noseband half nubuck 5 /8 rein and half nubuck 1 /2 curb rein. Walk The Line is wearing Competition Snaffle Buckle Bridle, padded browband, grackle noseband, rubber reins with buckles. Mistral Hojris is wearing KB Competition Weymouth Bridle, plain browband, crank noseband, continental 5 /8 rein and plain 1 /2 curb rein. 6

7 D re s s ag e S a d d l e s Saddles. Platinum Ultima With unique, completely interchangeable head fittings and original switch panel system allowing effective fitting solutions without compromising comfort to horse or rider. Complete with padded and moulded knee rolls, manufactured with Albion exclusive Italian dressed leathers, calf seat and pads. A deep seated saddle available in standard and narrow seat widths. Platinum SLK With unique, completely interchangeable head fittings and original switch panel system allowing effective fitting solutions without compromising comfort to horse or rider complete with padded knee rolls. A deep seated saddle available in standard and narrow seat widths. 10 7

8 D re s s ag e S a d d l e s SLK Ultima A superior competition dressage range with customised availability in high head or low head wither clearance. A deep seated saddle available in standard seat and narrow seat comfort. It includes padded and moulded knee rolls and Albion exclusive Italian dressed leathers, calf seat and pads. Also available in SLK with non-moulded knee rolls and standard SLK materials. Classical Ultima Original Albion development based on design research from the world s leading Baroque trainers and breeders. This saddle fulfills all required competition rider performance benefits with unique construction adopted to enhance performance from Baroque breeds: Lippizaner, Lusitano, Andalusian, Freisan and Arab. An open seated saddle especially created for shorter backed horses and includes interchangeable head fittings. Bringing Baroque into the serious competition world. 8 11

9 G P & V S D S a d d l e s All Albion Saddles use full-grain leather and contain K2 G.P Our most popular, all round saddle. Whether hacking, hunting, training or competition, this model has proven over many years through many countries, to benefit horse and rider performance for so many activities. K2 V.S.D Bridging the gap between the GP and the dressage saddle. This quality multi purpose saddle is never out of place in the competition arena, showing arena or the training school. 9

10 precision made trees to latest British Standard Specification. Ju m p i n g S a d d l e s K2 Jump The secure, confidence giving, traditional jumping saddle for competition, hunting and training. The profile seat, front and rear padded blocks are strategically positioned to support at all levels of riding. K2 Jump Ultima The secure, confidence giving, traditional jumping saddle for competition, hunting and training. The profile seat, front and rear padded blocks are strategically positioned to support at all levels of riding. Manufactured with Albion exclusive Italian dressed leathers, calf seat and pads for ultimate luxury and comfort. 10

11 Ju m p i n g S a d d l e s All Albion Saddles use full-grain leather and contain Kontact Lite The dedicated event saddle developed in co-operation with William Fox-Pitt. This super lite design technology supports performance at the highest levels of competition through comfort, balance and pressure distribution whilst minimising saddle movement. Suitable for petite and taller riders. Kontrol Flat Flat seat, straight leg for the petite rider and flat seat, forward leg for the long legged rider. This XC saddle incorporates jumping Kontrol features which allow exceptional closeness without interference to the horse. Unique design features in the tree profiles influence seat and panel to optimise horse and rider performance. Custom modifications are available in this model. 11

12 precision made trees to latest British Standard Specification. Ju m p i n g S a d d l e s 12 Kontrol Deep Deep seat, straight leg for the petite rider and deep seat, forward leg for the long legged rider. This show jumping saddle incorporates jumping Kontrol features which allow exceptional closeness without interference to the horse. Unique design features in the tree profiles influence seat and panel to optimise horse and rider performance. Custom modifications are available in this model. Kontact Jewell The Kontact Jewell offers security over every jump. Made from the finest Ultima and calf leather this saddle allows true freedom of movement for the horse and rider. Handcrafted and incorporating the most technologically advanced spring Birch wood tree and wool filled panel for equine excellence over every jump, every time. The Kontact Jewell is a close contact saddle available with straight, forward or extra forward flaps, hunt and jump seat profiles. This model is only available in the U.S.A.

13 D re s s ag e S a d d l e s SL A traditional competition dressage model with a narrow and shallow seat. Often used for training and showing. K2 Genesis The popular, proven saddle for competition and schooling, featuring full nylon Genesis tree with fully interchangeable head fitting facility. A deep seated saddle with a supported knee roll. 13

14 C o lo u r s & O p t i o n s Colours & Options. Caramel Honey Chocolate Dark Havana Mushroom Brown Black Mushroom Black Model Platinum Ultima, SLK Ultima, Classical Ultima, K2 Jump Ultima, Kontact Lite / Jewell Colour Mushroom Black, Mushroom Brown Special Colour Honey Platinum SLK, SLK, SL, K2 Genesis K2 GP, K2 VSD, K2 Jump, Kontrol SJ / XC Black, Dark Havana, Chocolate Caramel For further customisation options, please visit or contact your local stockist. 14

15 C a re & Wa r r a n t y Care & Warranty. All Albion products are created ensuring every possible care has been taken by Albion Saddlemakers to ensure consistency and quality of the products. Leather, being a natural product, is subject to deterioration when not maintained correctly. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure this product is regularly inspected and maintained using approved dressings. All of our products carry a comprehensive warranty that covers: FAULTY MATERIALS and BAD WORKMANSHIP. Period of full warranty The tree (5 years) for breakage while subject to normal usage and conditions. All other saddle components (2 years) for manufacturing errors or component defects. All accessories (1 year) for manufacturing errors or component defects. For further warranty details please visit 15

16 Fitting Albion s Essential Saddle Fitting Tips. Performance at every level will be entirely influenced by the quality of the saddle fit. By definition: The saddle must disperse the weight of the rider at an acceptable level of pressure over an acceptable area of the horses back. We recommend without exception that all saddles are fitted by an experienced, qualified saddle fitter to ensure true potential of your horse is gained through maximising comfort, balance, stability and freedom. Regular observations by your qualified saddler of the following points, will ensure your horse is comfortable and will guide you when your saddle requires attention by your saddler. The purpose of the saddle tree is to distribute the rider s weight evenly over the acceptable area of the horses back. 1. The arch of the saddle in front must never contact the wither. 2. The rigid part of the saddle (tree) must always be clear of the shoulder blade. 3. The panel at the rear must not contact the horse past the last (18th) rib. 4. Always see clearance through the length of the saddle gullet. 5. Ensure the gullet is wide enough to avoid sideways pressure on the spine. 6. The panel filling must always have a springy feel. Never hard or lumpy. 7. The points of the tree must lay parallel to the firm contact of the horse. 8. The saddle must be balanced to evenly distribute the rider s weight over the acceptable area of the horse s back. 9. The panel contact should be even on the horse through the length of the saddle. 10. Keep records of changes of your horse s weight, fitness and maturity. 11. Observe the attitude of your horse whilst tacking up and during work. 16

17 4 Ac c e s s o r i e s The Accessory Range Legend Girth The classic Legend girth is shaped at the front ensuring freedom of movement for the horse. Heavy duty elastic at both ends allowing even pressure for ultimate comfort. 2. Humane Girth The Humane girth has been designed without elastic to equalise the pressure across the girth straps. Offering ultimate comfort to the horse with extra latex across the whole girth. Shaped at the front ensuring freedom of movement for the horse. 3. Long Girth Heavy duty elastic at both ends and shaped to allow freedom of movement for the horse. The Legend and Humane girths available in size 18-36, the long girths available in with stainless steel buckles in black, dark havana, chocolate or caramel. 4. Slip on Stud Guard Lightweight and easily attached to any girth. The neoprene has a springy padding whilst being non-absorbent with smooth edges in direct contact with the horse. One size only. Available in black or brown. 5. Wrapped Stirrup Leathers Super soft calf, non-stretch, wrapped stirrup leathers. Incorporating nylon for extra strength. These non-stretch slimline leathers offer ultimate comfort under your leg. Also available as traditional oak bark stirrup leathers hand stitched with nylon reinforcement for extra strength. All stirrup leathers available in size 54, 57, 60 or 63, with stainless steel buckles in black, dark havana, chocolate or caramel. 6. Headcollar Hand crafted leather headcollar featuring a padded head and nose and half rolled across nose. Fully adjustable with brass fittings. Engraving on request. Available in Cob, Full or WB in black or brown. 7. Lead Chain Hand crafted leather lead chain with brass fittings. Available in two styles. The Newmarket style incorporates a quality double chain, perfect for a trot up and the single chain style perfect for every day use. One size only. Available in black or brown. 17

18 Ac c e s s o r i e s The Accessory Range. William Fox-Pitt. Navigator is wearing KB Competition Snaffle Buckle Bridle, padded browband, grackle noseband and rubber reins with buckles. Kontact Lite Wrapped leathers Jump square Combination Breastplate Elasticated fully adjustable padded breastplate includes the finest leathers. This breastplate has been designed using strong, yet super soft, round edged elastic for ultimate comfort, ensuring freedom of movement for the horse, eliminating the risk of any chaffing. The martingale attachment is detachable. Also available in full leather. Breast Girth Breast plate Legend girth Slip on stud guard All accessories have been ergonomically designed to be as slimline and smooth as possible, minimising pressure, ensuring no rough edges are in contact with the horse. Maximum comfort allows maximum performance. Combination breastplate, breast girth and martingale available in Cob, Full or WB, in black, dark havana or chocolate. Elasticated fully adjustable breast girth using strong, yet super soft, round edged elastic, eliminating the risk of any chaffing. Martingale Fully adjustable padded martingale made from the finest leathers. 18

19 Ac c e s s o r i e s All Albion numnahs and squares are lightweight, smart and durable. Made from quality natural cottons, for high withers, specially designed to complement all Albion saddles, ensuring absolute comfort for your horse. Available in black or white, with or without wool padding and fully machine washable Platinum Dressage Square 2. Dressage Square 3. Jump Square 4. Shaped GP and Jump Numnah 5. Albion Swiss Formula Natural Leather Balm 500ml 6. Albion Natural Leather Soap 500ml 19

20 Designed & Handmade in England. Demanded Worldwide. Albion Stockists Scandinavia Canada Russia UK Korea USA Europe China Japan Mexico U.A.E Hong Kong Your Albion Saddle Singapore Saddle: Price: South Africa Australia Stockist: New Zealand Telephone +44 (0) Web