THE MATTES FELLSATTEL
Now also available to USA customers!

Take your horse riding experience to the next level with the Mattes Fellsattel. This saddle is not just a simple bareback pad - it combines the comfort and support of a traditional saddle with the freedom and close contact of a bareback ride. Perfect for endurance and long distance riding, with stirrups, it is sure to be your go-to choice for all your horseback adventures.

Comes as a package: Saddle, Base Support (section between the sheepskin and the saddle pad which gives full wither and spinal clearance like a conventional saddle) and the Saddle Pad which is available in 10 different designs: 4 Western, 2 Spanish and 4 English. The Mattes Saddle is also available in 4 seat sizes. The saddles have 8 D rings to tie all your trail gear to or to attach a Breastplate to if need be.

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FELLSATTEL CONSTRUCTION

An Inside Look

The Sheepskin seat is removable for washing

It simply zips off.

The base support:

houses the tunnel. This is where the stirrup leathers attach.

The base support:

3 stirrup D's and 6 rear rings for attaching all your trail riding needs

Base support:

This photo shows where the seat cushion is kept as well as some knee pads at the front.

The Fellsattel Saddle Pad:

The pad contains 1 semi-rigid shim (black) and 5 Poly-Flex Felt shims, for your horses comfort. You may not need to use all of the Poly-Flex shims but the black shim should never be removed.

The flexible tunnel

Available in 7 widths!

Construction

FAQ

DOES THE FELLSATTEL HAVE A RIDER WEIGHT LIMIT?

No. However the Cob sized Fellsattel does have a limit recommendation of 70-80 kilos. This is why there is not an XL seat size in the Cob model. We also subscribe to the generally accepted rider:horse weight ration of 20% and under. So if your horse weighs 500 kilos, the rider and tack should not weigh more than 100 kilos. This is for a balanced rider, the ratio should be less for beginner riders.

CAN I RIDE LONG DISTANCES IN THE MATTES FELLSATTEL?

Yes you most certainly can! We have Endurance riders as Fellsattel customers. The unique internal flexible structure, which Mattes call a 'tunnel', allows for total spinal clearance for the horse. This means that you can ride in the Fellsattel for as long as you would consider riding in a treed saddle. There is no chance of stirrup bar pressure either as the closed stirrup D's are located on top of the tunnel. The Mattes Fellsattel is a popular choice for trail riders due to the above and that it offers much greater security when compared to an English saddle.

DO YOU OFFER TRIAL FELLSATTELS?

Please check our demo saddles page to see if we currently have one for trial.

IS THE FELLSATTEL SELF ADJUSTING TO THE HORSE?

Due to the flexible design and the horizontal angles of the Saddle Pad, the Fellsattel is able to adjust itself to the horses conformation—even in the shoulder and wither area. However, ultimately every horse is better off with the right sized Tunnel.

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FELLSATTEL MODELS

Only the pad shape changes, the Fellsattel itself, remains exactly the same regardless of model chosen.

There are 6 English/Spanish pad models to choose from and 4 Western Pad models. It is important to know that the Western pads are 8 cm longer than the English and Spanish pads. The Cob Fellsattel is also 8 cm shorter than the Full Fellsattel. Both the Mattes English Leathers and Western Fenders, can be used on all models.