Choosing between a jumping-focused English riding saddle and a complete combination package is not just a matter of picking the lower price. For equestrian saddles & pads, the useful split is riding focus versus included gear: one saddle emphasizes close-contact jumping, while the other groups an English saddle with fittings and a horse saddle pad. Condition and fit-oriented specifications then decide which direction makes sense.
Quick verdict
Pick the English jumping saddle when the title and description match hunter jumping, eventing, or training. Pick the Crosby Mark VI package when the all-purpose type and named fittings appeal more. The former is listed as new and the latter as used, so condition is an important tie-breaker.
Side-by-side snapshot
| Comparison | 16-Inch English Jumping Saddle | 18-Inch Crosby Mark VI Package |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 479.48 | USD 350.00 |
| Condition | New | Used |
| Format | Close-contact English jumping saddle | Spring-seat English saddle package |
| Stated focus | Hunter jumping, eventing, training, and everyday riding | Everyday riding, school masters, and lower-level jumping |
Where each saddle wins
Where the English jumping saddle wins
The 16-inch English jumping saddle wins for a shopper whose search starts with jumping. Its title says close contact, and the description names hunter jumping, eventing, training, and everyday riding. Forward-flap design, a padded seat, and supportive knee rolls give concrete reasons to prioritize rider balance and stability. Choose it when those jumping-oriented details matter more than receiving a grouped set of fittings.
Where the Crosby Mark VI package wins
The Crosby Mark VI package wins when a bundled setup is the deciding factor. The named contents include stirrup leathers, Centaur irons, and a Toklat Medallion fleece pad, while its all-purpose type covers everyday riding and lower-level jumping. Its cutback design is described for horses with prominent or higher withers. Choose it when those package contents and fit-oriented details align; the used condition remains the main limitation.
Product notes
English Jumping Saddle Close Contact
The English Jumping Saddle Close Contact is the clearer pick when the saddle itself should have a jumping-focused brief. Its genuine leather material, soft smooth leather description, lightweight strong tree, and durable stitching give the design a clear construction profile. The description names hunter jumping, eventing, training, and everyday riding, so the stated use extends beyond a single activity. The limitation is the listed USD 479.48 price, which is higher than the Crosby package. Its stated identity also remains jumping-specific rather than all-purpose, so shoppers seeking a complete combination setup have a more directly aligned alternative in the Crosby package.
Crosby Mark VI Spring Seat Package
The Crosby Mark VI Spring Seat Package earns the nod when the purchase is meant to cover more than the saddle alone. The description names 56-inch stirrup leathers, 4 3/4-inch Centaur stainless steel stirrup irons with pads, and a Toklat Medallion shaped fleece pad. Its all-purpose designation supports everyday riding and lower-level jumping, while the cutback design is described for horses with prominent or higher withers. The limitation is the used condition and the narrow/medium-narrow gullet. Those details should suit the planned horse and rider arrangement; the USD 350.00 price does not change that fit-oriented consideration.
Final choice by use case
- Jumping-centered riding: Choose English Jumping Saddle Close Contact for its close-contact title, forward-flap design, padded seat, and jumping and eventing focus.
- A grouped English riding setup: Choose Crosby Mark VI Spring Seat Package for the included leathers, irons, and horse saddle pad.
- A price-led decision: Favor the Crosby package when the lower listed price is decisive and the used condition plus narrow/medium-narrow gullet suit the plan. If jumping-specific design is the priority, the English jumping saddle has the clearer match.
