16.5″ Lauriche AJ Foster Dressage Saddle – Made in Walsall, England
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
