Henri de Rivel Equipe Covered Close Contact Saddle, Interchangeable Gullet System with Grippy Seat & Foam Panels

Saddle up for the ring with the Henri de Rivel Equipe Covered Close Contact Saddle, built for riders who want a secure, connected seat over fences and on the flat. This is a close contact saddle designed for the hunter jumper world, where staying balanced and tight to your horse is everything. Henri de Rivel pairs an adjustable tree with thoughtful comfort features, so you and your horse can settle into the work without fighting the tack. From your warm-up to your final pass, the Equipe is made to keep you connected and your horse comfortable.

• The Interchangeable Gullet System (IGS) lets you adjust the tree to better suit your horse's shape, so the same saddle can move with a changing back over time.
• An adjustable tree means a closer fit for your horse, which supports comfort through long schooling sessions and weekly lessons.
• A grippy seat helps keep you anchored and connected, giving you confidence in your two-point and over fences.
• Foam panels are designed to cushion contact along your horse's back for a softer ride that he can settle into.
• The covered construction gives the saddle a clean, finished look that holds up to regular ring use.
• Close contact design brings you nearer to your horse, so your leg and seat aids come through with less interference.
• Purpose-built for hunter jumper riders who school at home, jump, and head into the show ring.
• The IGS saddle system makes this a flexible choice for riders whose horses are still developing or who ride more than one mount.
• A balanced seat helps you find your position quickly and stay there through transitions and changes of pace.
• Designed by Henri de Rivel, a saddle name equestrians know across the JPC Equestrian lineup.

Whether you are working on your equitation, schooling young horses, or heading into the hunter ring, the Equipe gives you a close, grippy seat and the adaptability of an interchangeable gullet. That combination means you can fit the saddle to your horse rather than forcing your horse to fit the saddle. Give your horse a saddle that can be set up around him, and give yourself the connected feel that close contact riding is all about.