MAIN RING SADDLES
The Louisville
Louisville Deep or Flat Seat
Our unique Saddle Seat cut back spring tree has been further enhanced by the improving of the Longitudinal (length) flexibility of the tree enabling it to flex with the movement of the horse’s motion. We have over several years exhaustingly been testing a combination of layers of Birch Wood ply to obtain the optimum flex with maximum strength. We have completed our research and incorporated it into several of our European models and is now available in our cut back models. This is a truly unique innovation and is a tremendous advancement in the comfort of the horse.
$3,400
Other Louisville Features
Leather Options
- X-Grip Water Buffalo with Ultra-Tack™ Calf Skin in the seat.
- Smooth English Aniline Full Grain Saddle Butts with Ultra-Tack™ CalfSkin seat
- Pig Print English Aniline cowhide with Ultra-Tack™ CalfSkin seat
Also Available to Special Order: Smooth Suede Nu-Buck Buffalo in the Seat.
Colours: Black or Brown
Seat Sizes: 18”,19”,20”,21”,22” and 23”
Tree Widths: Narrow, Medium and Wide.
By choosing the appropriate tree width fitting, all of our Saddle Seat saddles are suitable for all gaited horses: Arabians, Morgans, Saddlebreds, Tennessee Walking Horses, Friesians and Rocky Mountains horses.
The Beaufort
Beaufort Flat or Deep Seat
The Beaufort™ Flat Seat Cut Back Show Saddle incorporates a laminated birch wood and spring steel tree, which is designed and made in our tree department. Our unique tree has been has been sculptured to the riders thigh allowing the hips to drop in a more perpendicular angle, which allows the legs a more comfortable and natural position. We have streamlined the seat for a classic look while retaining the superb comfort and durability that has been the hallmark of our cut back saddles for many years. The panels are constructed using the finest English pure wool felt and natural latex rubber then shaped to correspond to the contours of the tree and the anatomy of the rider, ensuring a perfect symmetry of the two. This model is double skinned and covered in luxurious English Ultra-Tack™ Calf skin for maximum grip and security for the rider. This saddle has all the attributes that has made our cut back saddles the “Elite” premier brand on the market for over four decades.
Our unique Patented L&R® five position adjustable stirrup bar made in England using the finest grade stainless steel are hand assembled by master craftsmen. All of our saddle trees are designed in house and hand crafted in our own tree department by master tree makers with unparalleled experience in the industry.
Each and every item used in the construction of our saddles that can be, is sourced in England from the finest materials available.
$3,600
A New Unique Feature only available from Lovatt & Ricketts
Our unique Saddle Seat cut back spring tree has been further enhanced by the improving of the Longitudinal (length) flexibility of the tree enabling it to flex with the movement of the horse’s motion. We have over several years exhaustingly been testing a combination of layers of Birch Wood ply to obtain the optimum flex with maximum strength. We have completed our research and incorporated it into several of our European models and is now available in our cut back models. This is a truly unique innovation and tremendous advancement in the comfort of the horse.
We recommend the use of Calf Skin Stirrup leathers on the Beaufort or any of our models that have the option of being constructed with Calf Skin on the exterior of the saddle. This will reduce friction and premature wear which can happen with conventional style stirrup leathers.
The Richmond
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Other Rubicon Monoflap™ Features
- The new L&R® Double Position Swing Bar
- English premium grade fittings for attaching a breastplate, crupper or personal equipment
- Non-weight bearing rings on pommel and the bottom of panel.*
*Attention: These “D” rings are designed to suppress the movement of your pommel bags while riding. They are NOT designed for bearing weight or to be used for breastplates, martingales, training devices, etc. These “D” rings are not covered under the Warranty for these purposes. - Large Half Thigh Block
- Quick change billeting system from short to long billets in seconds
- Optional leather lined panels to order
- Lightweight construction average saddle weight is 14.5 pounds (7kgs)
Leather Options: Ultra-Tack™ Calf Skin
Colours: Black or Brown
Seat Sizes: 16 ½”, 17”, 17 ½”, 18”, 18 ½” and 19”
Tree Widths: Medium, Medium Wide, Wide and Extra Wide
Louisville™, Richmond & Beaufort™ Cut Back Show Saddles
With Wool Flocked Panels
Lovatt & Ricketts® Cut Back Show saddles incorporating a laminated birch wood and spring steel tree, are designed and made in our tree department. Our unique tree has been sculptured to the rider’s thigh allowing the hips to drop in a more perpendicular angle, which allows the legs a more comfortable and natural position. We have streamlined the seat for a classic look while retaining the superb comfort and durability that has been the hallmark of our cut back saddles for many years. The panels are constructed using the finest English leather or English pure wool Serge for the panel linings and flocked with English lambs wool to correspond to the contours of the horses back, ensuring a perfect symmetry of the saddle and the horse. Lovatt & Ricketts® Cut Back Show saddles have all the attributes and more that has made our cut back saddles one of the premier brands in the Saddle Seat show scene for over 45 years.
Our unique Patented L&R® five position adjustable stirrup bar made in England using the finest grade stainless steel are hand assembled by master craftsmen. All of our saddletrees are designed in house and hand crafted in our own tree department by master tree makers with unparalleled experience in the industry.
Each and every item used in the construction of our saddles that can be, are sourced in the United Kingdom from the finest materials available.
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$200 additional
SADDLE TITLE
Full Saddle Name
Description
Price
Other Rubicon Monoflap™ Features
- The new L&R® Double Position Swing Bar
- English premium grade fittings for attaching a breastplate, crupper or personal equipment
- Non-weight bearing rings on pommel and the bottom of panel.*
*Attention: These “D” rings are designed to suppress the movement of your pommel bags while riding. They are NOT designed for bearing weight or to be used for breastplates, martingales, training devices, etc. These “D” rings are not covered under the Warranty for these purposes. - Large Half Thigh Block
- Quick change billeting system from short to long billets in seconds
- Optional leather lined panels to order
- Lightweight construction average saddle weight is 14.5 pounds (7kgs)
Leather Options: Ultra-Tack™ Calf Skin
Colours: Black or Brown
Seat Sizes: 16 ½”, 17”, 17 ½”, 18”, 18 ½” and 19”
Tree Widths: Medium, Medium Wide, Wide and Extra Wide
SADDLE TITLE
Full Saddle Name
Description
Price
Other Rubicon Monoflap™ Features
- The new L&R® Double Position Swing Bar
- English premium grade fittings for attaching a breastplate, crupper or personal equipment
- Non-weight bearing rings on pommel and the bottom of panel.*
*Attention: These “D” rings are designed to suppress the movement of your pommel bags while riding. They are NOT designed for bearing weight or to be used for breastplates, martingales, training devices, etc. These “D” rings are not covered under the Warranty for these purposes. - Large Half Thigh Block
- Quick change billeting system from short to long billets in seconds
- Optional leather lined panels to order
- Lightweight construction average saddle weight is 14.5 pounds (7kgs)
Leather Options: Ultra-Tack™ Calf Skin
Colours: Black or Brown
Seat Sizes: 16 ½”, 17”, 17 ½”, 18”, 18 ½” and 19”
Tree Widths: Medium, Medium Wide, Wide and Extra Wide


















