General Purpose Saddles
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Stubben - Siegfried VSD GP/Dressage Saddle
The Stubben Siegfried VSD is a general purpose saddle which can be used in most types of equestrian activity, although its design emphasises dressage and pleasure riding. It has a longer, less forward flap than the Roxane VSS.
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Kieffer - Garmisch GP Saddle
The Kieffer Garmisch saddle is a true GP all-rounder and a brilliant, versatile base saddle that for a variety of equestrian disciplines. A deep seat, stressed thigh rolls and detachable knee rolls give it safety and flexibility.
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Keiffer - Frankfurt GP Saddle '3000 Tree'
The Kieffer Frankfurt GP saddle is at the very pinnacle of high specification and refined detailing. Built on the new Kieffer ‘Excellent’ tree, it has a soft padded seat, small knee rolls and an aesthetically-pleasing bent inlay on the saddle flaps.
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Stubben - Roxane VSS GP/Jumping Saddle
The Stubben Roxane VSS Saddle is designed for horse riders who need the versatility of an all-round saddle but like an emphasis on jumping. A beautiful Havana tone and superb styling gives this horse saddle an air of true elegance.
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Stubben - Genesis VSD
Introducing the new Stubben Genesis VSD, a saddle that is a breed apart. The Genesis VSD is part of the distinguished Genesis series, which includes the Genesis CS jumping saddle and the Genesis dressage. The VSD is a general purpose saddle which has an emphasis on dressage but is still suitable for low level jumping.
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Frank Baines - Elite GP/Jumping Saddle
The Frank Baines Elite Jumping is a general purpose saddle but with slightly forward-cut flaps that gives it an emphasis on jumping. Made from luxurious leather and filled with fine wool flocking, it offers fantastic balance and superb comfort.
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Frank Baines - Eclipse GP Saddle
Crafted from fine leather to the very highest standard, the Frank Baines Eclipse GP is an excellent general purpose saddle. It has a high level of comfort, balance and stability, providing a solid base for riding in any discipline.
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General purpose saddles at Dogwood London
A general purpose saddle, which is more commonly abbreviated to the 'GP' saddle, is designed to serve the particular needs of a certain type of horse rider. These riders are looking for a saddle that is not restricted in its use to just one discipline; they want to use their leather saddle for a number of equestrian activities and thus avoid the expenses of purchasing a dedicated discipline saddle, such as one for jumping or dressage.
Riders who typically purchase GP saddles are those that enjoy leisure riding, showing classes or lower level competition. This is down to the individual makeup of the saddle as well as the needs of the rider that is using it. A GP saddle, whether it is a Kieffer, Stubben or Frank Baines, has certain design elements that ensure it can be used in a multitude of equestrian activities.
For example; unlike a jumping saddle whose flap is forward cut, the flap of a GP saddle is far less forward cut which means your leg will not feel out of place in normal length stirrups. Likewise the flap will not be as straight cut as a dressage saddle, so you have room to have your stirrups a bit shorter than you normally would in dressage. These particular design characteristics allow the rider to jump in their saddle one day and then use the same saddle the next day for dressage.