Choosing equestrian saddles & pads comes down to matching the saddle's stated format and configuration to your riding brief. One choice presents a discipline-specific English jumping design, while the other is a named Bates Caprilli model with a more configured package. The listed prices are $1,170.52 apart, making price an important part of the decision rather than a minor detail.
Quick verdict
Choose the English Jumping Saddle if a jumping-focused description and lower listed price are your priorities. Choose the Bates Caprilli Close Contact if the included package, named configuration, and 18-inch listed size matter more. Both are described as close-contact saddles, so the main decision is purpose, configuration, condition, and price-not an assumed performance difference.
Listed-price and attribute comparison
| Saddle | Listed price | Condition | Listed size / format |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Jumping Saddle | USD 479.48 | New | 16 in; close contact |
| Bates Caprilli Close Contact | USD 1,650.00 | Used | 18 in; close contact |
Where each saddle wins
- English Jumping Saddle: The leather construction and traditional saddle design give it a clear material and styling brief. Its description is also focused on jumping rather than leaving the intended discipline open-ended.
- Bates Caprilli Close Contact: The monoflap feature and named Bates Caprilli model make its configuration more specific. It is the more relevant choice when those details matter more than the lower listed price.
Product notes
English Jumping Saddle
The English Jumping Saddle has several concrete reasons to choose it beyond the title. Its description specifies a padded seat, supportive knee rolls, a forward-flap design, and a strong, lightweight tree. The model is identified as T-131, adding a clear reference point to the traditional design. At USD 479.48, it is the lower-priced route in this comparison. The limitation is the close-contact format named in the title: shoppers whose brief calls for a different stated riding format may find the choice too narrowly directed. The construction language describes the saddle's design, but it does not establish a performance advantage. Choose it when the listed jumping orientation and rider-position features are the central requirements.
Bates Caprilli Close Contact
Bates Caprilli Close Contact is the more configuration-led choice because its attributes identify a monoflap feature and its description mentions an Easy Change gullet system. Those details give shoppers specific reasons to select the named model when configuration matters. The limitation is its used condition and higher listed price, which create a materially larger outlay than the English jumping saddle. That tradeoff is less compelling for someone whose main requirement is simply a jumping saddle at the lower listed price. The title also identifies an 18-inch size, a concrete distinction for shoppers comparing the listed sizes. Choose Bates Caprilli for its stated configuration, not for an assumed riding result or any claim beyond the listed design.
Final choice by use case
- Jumping-focused brief: Choose the English Jumping Saddle, whose title states that purpose directly.
- Included-accessories brief: Choose the Bates Caprilli Close Contact, whose title includes stirrups and leathers.
- Price-led brief: Choose the English Jumping Saddle, since its listed price is lower in the comparison table.
The English saddle is the straightforward choice when purpose and price lead the decision. Bates Caprilli makes more sense when its named configuration and included package justify the higher outlay for your particular riding brief.
