Description

The ultimate jump-off weapon.
Angular. Predatory. Built for speed and height over elite-level fences.
The Bates Apex is the flagship jump saddle from Bates Saddles—engineered for riders who hunt perfection, not wait for it. Patented FlapLock Technology delivers efficiency you'll feel from the first stride. Monochrome luxury that whispers its power. Innovation forward, steeped in luxury, engineered to bring a win.
Jump higher. Turn tighter. Ride bolder.

FlapLock Technology (Patented)
This is the innovation everyone's been talking about.
FlapLock Technology locks the saddle flap to the under-flap for total resistance against multi-directional forces. The result? No interference with your action over the jump. No drag. No lost milliseconds.
Your leg is simply on. Your upper body balanced. You're with your horse, never behind. Intuition prevails. No hesitation.
FlapLock Technology quietly enhances your control on approach, over the jump and on landing. The gains against the clock over technical and high courses are real. The more efficiently you ride, the more horsepower is unleashed.
Robust and ultra-durable to meet the demands of professional stables, with replacement patches available to ensure perfect performance at every competition.