Arena High Wither General Purpose
Designed for horses with a high wither, this is one saddle for flatwork, jumping and riding out. The comfort seat keeps you balanced and supported, and front and rear Flexiblocs with a padded knee insert help you hold your position over a fence or out on a ride.
It is smartly finished in European leather, with a technical lining that wipes clean. Adjustable features help keep your horse as comfortable as you are.
For your horse's comfort, this saddle includes HART
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.
Size Guide
The chart shows the main measurements of the Arena High Wither General Purpose for each seat size. Use it to compare with the saddle you ride in now.
For you
- Seat size depends on your build, the length of your thigh and the riding you do, so compare with a saddle you already find comfortable.
- If you are between sizes, try both if you can, or ask your saddle fitter or stockist.
For your horse
- 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.
- The width can be changed with the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System, so you or your saddle fitter can adjust it as your horse changes shape.
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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Why does it come with a Medium Narrow gullet?
High Wither models are fitted with a Medium Narrow (green) gullet rather than the Medium (black) most Arena saddles have. The Complete Kit does not include a Medium, so if your horse needs one later, choose it as an individual gullet.Which girth do I need?
It has short triple girth points, so it takes a long girth, such as the Arena Comfort Girth (long). Measure your current girth to choose the length.Can I change the gullet myself?
Yes. The colour-coded plates swap in minutes with the tools in the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System: Complete Kit. A saddle fitter can help you decide which width your horse needs. -
Approximate weight: 6.2 kg/13.7 lb. Weights vary a little by size and options. Fitted with a Medium Narrow (green) 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: short triple girth points with a balance fitting option, on the QUICK-CHANGE Girth Point System, which take a long girth
- Flexiblocs: front and rear Flexiblocs with a padded knee insert
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