16.5" Lauriche AJ Foster Dressage Saddle - Made in Walsall, England

This one's a proper find. Lauriche saddles were made in Walsall, England - the heart of British saddlery - and built to last. This AJ Foster model is a great example of that older-school craftsmanship: quality leather, solid construction, and a design that still holds up.

It's a close-contact dressage saddle with a clean, uncluttered feel - minimal blocks, slight knee rolls, and recessed stirrup bars set slightly farther back than you'd find on most modern saddles. The seat has a generous 12" spread, well-padded and comfortable for the rider.

Where this saddle really shines is on the right horse. The wide, flat foam panels are purpose-built for horses with a broad, flat back - the type that can be tricky to fit well. If you've got a horse that swims in standard panels, this is worth a look.

This saddle is in excellent condition - the leather is soft and supple, and it's been well looked after. For the age and quality, that's not something you take for granted.

Specs at a glance:

• Seat size: 16.5"
• Estimated head plate: 4.5"
• Flap measurements: 16" down, 11" across
• Panels: Wide flat foam
• Leather: Soft brown, supple and well-aged
• Stirrup bars: Recessed, set slightly back
• Stamped: 1656
• Origin: Walsall, England