Everything about the Piaffe saddle has been developed with the rider’s position and horse’s performance in mind, based on tried and tested principles. The saddle is straight-cut to allow maximum movement of the horse’s shoulders. The long flaps, with comfortable knee-pads, the extended stirrup bar and the supportive dished cantle all enable the rider to sit deep with a relaxed, long leg. The narrow twist of the seat helps to give a close-contact feel. The Piaffe has a full cut-back head and thin sweat-flaps. The panels are flocked with pure new wool and the deeper gussets help to achieve a balanced fit. Traditional long dressage girthing straps require a dressage girth and allow close-contact of the lower leg.