The Voltaire Design Palm Beach Jumping Saddle stands out for its modern modular system and adjustable components, allowing quick adaptation to changing horse shapes and reducing the need for frequent reflocking. In comparison to traditional bespoke saddles on this list it delivers long-term cost efficiency and technical flexibility, often favored by riders who want a close-contact feel plus the ability to tweak fit without compromising performance.
Adjustable fit wow
Shoulder freedom
Adjustable fit wow
Shoulder freedom
Review Summary
"The Voltaire Design Palm Beach is highly rated for its modern flexible tree, superb shock absorption and easy adjustability, delivering excellent horse comfort and rider balance; the main negatives are its premium price and limited availability of certain custom options. Users commonly report outstanding long-term satisfaction."
Grip like Velcro
Highly adjustable panel and tree system for precision fitting.
Grip like Velcro
Highly adjustable panel and tree system for precision fitting.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Voltaire Design Palm Beach Jumping Saddle stands out for its modern modular system and adjustable components, allowing quick adaptation to changing horse shapes and reducing the need for frequent reflocking. In comparison to traditional bespoke saddles on this list it delivers long-term cost efficiency and technical flexibility, often favored by riders who want a close-contact feel plus the ability to tweak fit without compromising performance.
Adjustable fit wow
Shoulder freedom
Grip like Velcro
Highly adjustable panel and tree system for precision fitting.
Balanced seat with soft knee blocks to promote correct rider alignment.
Adjustable fit wow
Shoulder freedom
Grip like Velcro
Highly adjustable panel and tree system for precision fitting.
Balanced seat with soft knee blocks to promote correct rider alignment.
$8,500-12,500 CAD
The Voltaire Palm Beach is prized for its modular construction and highly customizable tree options, including carbon and hybrid builds, which deliver industry-leading adaptability to horse conformation and rider preferences. Technically versatile compared with the more traditional Butet and the established-fit CWD, Voltaire represents a middle-to-high cost tier where buyers pay a premium for bespoke fitting capability and modern materials.
Custom comfort fit
Natural balance boost
Custom comfort fit
Natural balance boost
Review Summary
"Highly rated for its modern tree and extensive customization that produces excellent close contact and balance; reviewers praise the lightweight build, with price and lead time the main downsides."
Removable foam magic
Monoflap Palma/ Palm Beach cut designed for all-day comfort and close contact.
Removable foam magic
Monoflap Palma/ Palm Beach cut designed for all-day comfort and close contact.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The Voltaire Palm Beach is prized for its modular construction and highly customizable tree options, including carbon and hybrid builds, which deliver industry-leading adaptability to horse conformation and rider preferences. Technically versatile compared with the more traditional Butet and the established-fit CWD, Voltaire represents a middle-to-high cost tier where buyers pay a premium for bespoke fitting capability and modern materials.
Custom comfort fit
Natural balance boost
Removable foam magic
Monoflap Palma/ Palm Beach cut designed for all-day comfort and close contact.
Modular trees and panel choices allow good fit across a wide range of horses.
Custom comfort fit
Natural balance boost
Removable foam magic
Monoflap Palma/ Palm Beach cut designed for all-day comfort and close contact.
Modular trees and panel choices allow good fit across a wide range of horses.
$10,000-14,000 CAD
The Wintec Pro Jump with HART is Wintec’s premium adjustable-tree jumping saddle that pairs modern stability technology with a closer-contact feel, targeting riders who want near-leather performance with the low upkeep of synthetics. It sits above the Wintec 500 on performance and price and competes directly with leather rivals like the Bates Caprilli by delivering advanced panel stability and refined rider positioning while remaining more weatherproof and cost-effective over time.
HART shock-save
micro-fit seat
HART shock-save
micro-fit seat
Review Summary
"Higher-end Wintec jump saddle featuring HART panels for even pressure distribution and close contact; users praise its fit and durability, though a minority prefer CAIR or traditional wool-flocked panels for different feel."
quick-gullet swap
HART panel system with anatomically shaped memory foam for superior shock absorption.
quick-gullet swap
HART panel system with anatomically shaped memory foam for superior shock absorption.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Wintec Pro Jump with HART is Wintec’s premium adjustable-tree jumping saddle that pairs modern stability technology with a closer-contact feel, targeting riders who want near-leather performance with the low upkeep of synthetics. It sits above the Wintec 500 on performance and price and competes directly with leather rivals like the Bates Caprilli by delivering advanced panel stability and refined rider positioning while remaining more weatherproof and cost-effective over time.
HART shock-save
micro-fit seat
quick-gullet swap
HART panel system with anatomically shaped memory foam for superior shock absorption.
MultiFit adjustable tree provides quick, secure fitting across horses.
HART shock-save
micro-fit seat
quick-gullet swap
HART panel system with anatomically shaped memory foam for superior shock absorption.
MultiFit adjustable tree provides quick, secure fitting across horses.
$1400-2000 CAD
The Voltaire Design Stuttgart brings a highly modular, technology-forward approach to competition jumping with a lightweight carbon-inspired tree and interchangeable components aimed at long-term adaptability. In comparison to traditional leather-focused makers like Butet, Voltaire asks for a similar or slightly higher upfront investment but can deliver technical advantages and potential lifecycle savings through modular upgrades and exceptional balance for sensitive horses.
Mono-block tree
Carbon-light feel
Mono-block tree
Carbon-light feel
Review Summary
"Voltaire Design Stuttgart gets high marks for its customizable fit, modern tree technology and exceptional comfort for horse and rider; the main downsides are the premium price and sometimes long lead times for customs."
German engineering grin
Highly modular Stuttgart platform with adjustable blocks, panel configurations and multiple tree options.
German engineering grin
Highly modular Stuttgart platform with adjustable blocks, panel configurations and multiple tree options.
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Voltaire Design Stuttgart brings a highly modular, technology-forward approach to competition jumping with a lightweight carbon-inspired tree and interchangeable components aimed at long-term adaptability. In comparison to traditional leather-focused makers like Butet, Voltaire asks for a similar or slightly higher upfront investment but can deliver technical advantages and potential lifecycle savings through modular upgrades and exceptional balance for sensitive horses.
Mono-block tree
Carbon-light feel
German engineering grin
Highly modular Stuttgart platform with adjustable blocks, panel configurations and multiple tree options.
Close-contact seat and forward-cut flaps engineered for secure jumping position and rider stability.
Mono-block tree
Carbon-light feel
German engineering grin
Highly modular Stuttgart platform with adjustable blocks, panel configurations and multiple tree options.
Close-contact seat and forward-cut flaps engineered for secure jumping position and rider stability.
$8,500-12,000 CAD
The CWD 2Gs Mademoiselle holds its market-leader status for wide fit English jumping saddles by offering a women-focused seat shape and premium materials that excel on broader horses, backed by CWD's reputation for precise balance and resale value. It is positioned at the top of the price scale compared with Pessoa and Stubben, and while it competes closely with Devoucoux on cost, its combination of refined fit, longevity and rider-centric design keeps it a go-to for riders seeking a boutique, wide-fit jumping solution.
Mademoiselle seat
Supreme shock-absorb
Mademoiselle seat
Supreme shock-absorb
Review Summary
"The CWD 2Gs Mademoiselle earns top marks for refined build quality, exceptional balance and tailored fit for riders and wide horses, though it is very expensive and sizing/custom options can be unforgiving."
Broad-panel support
Mademoiselle cut and flap shaping tailored for female riders while offering wide tree options.
Broad-panel support
Mademoiselle cut and flap shaping tailored for female riders while offering wide tree options.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The CWD 2Gs Mademoiselle holds its market-leader status for wide fit English jumping saddles by offering a women-focused seat shape and premium materials that excel on broader horses, backed by CWD's reputation for precise balance and resale value. It is positioned at the top of the price scale compared with Pessoa and Stubben, and while it competes closely with Devoucoux on cost, its combination of refined fit, longevity and rider-centric design keeps it a go-to for riders seeking a boutique, wide-fit jumping solution.
Mademoiselle seat
Supreme shock-absorb
Broad-panel support
Mademoiselle cut and flap shaping tailored for female riders while offering wide tree options.
Premium, grippy leather with anatomical panels for close contact and shock absorption.
Mademoiselle seat
Supreme shock-absorb
Broad-panel support
Mademoiselle cut and flap shaping tailored for female riders while offering wide tree options.
Premium, grippy leather with anatomical panels for close contact and shock absorption.
$10,000-14,000 CAD
Bates Caprilli Close Contact Saddle
The Bates Caprilli Close Contact is the market leader for technical fit and rider support in training jumping saddles, offering a precision tree and advanced shock-absorbing features that benefit riders progressing toward competition. While it typically carries a premium price compared with synthetic or mid-range models like the Wintec and Collegiate, its adjustable fit and professional-grade materials make it a longer-term investment for serious trainers.
Monoflap close contact
Shock-absorbing panels
Monoflap close contact
Shock-absorbing panels
Review Summary
"Owners like the close-contact feel, adjustable fit options and durable leather construction that holds up well with regular use. A few note it is heavier and pricier than synthetics, but overall reliability is frequently mentioned."
Adjustable gullet
Close-contact design with an emphasis on rider to horse communication for schooling fences.
Adjustable gullet
Close-contact design with an emphasis on rider to horse communication for schooling fences.
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
The Bates Caprilli Close Contact is the market leader for technical fit and rider support in training jumping saddles, offering a precision tree and advanced shock-absorbing features that benefit riders progressing toward competition. While it typically carries a premium price compared with synthetic or mid-range models like the Wintec and Collegiate, its adjustable fit and professional-grade materials make it a longer-term investment for serious trainers.
Monoflap close contact
Shock-absorbing panels
Adjustable gullet
Close-contact design with an emphasis on rider to horse communication for schooling fences.
Often offered with adjustable gullet options to refine fit as the horse changes shape.
Monoflap close contact
Shock-absorbing panels
Adjustable gullet
Close-contact design with an emphasis on rider to horse communication for schooling fences.
Often offered with adjustable gullet options to refine fit as the horse changes shape.
$1,800-2,500 CAD