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Pessoa Saddles – The Stadium and the Amateur Owner

Nelson Pessoa is the maker of the ‘Close Contact’ Pessoa Saddles which are known for their comfort and fine balance. From his beginnings as a superior rider, Nelson Pessoa designed riding saddles for the Hermes Saddlery before starting his own trademark brand in 1971. According to legend his design inspiration came from using another rider’s saddle that had been accidentally soaked and saturated with ocean water.

Employing highly skilled craftsmen, the Pessoa Company has been turning out revolutionary saddle designs ever since.  The superb Nelson Pessoa Saddles favored by many world champion riders, are made from the highest quality leathers that come from a 200 year old tannery that naturally tans the leathers to produce finished hides with uniquely rich texture and warmth of color.

Some of the currently popular Pessoa Saddles include The Stadium which is for riders with longer legs or those riders who prefer a shorter stirrup. The Stadium has longer, wider flaps and the knee pads and seat have a grip that is made superior by the leather of French buffalo. With knee pads that are thicker and higher than other models, this saddle does without the knee role.

The Pessoa Amateur Owner A/O saddle is a little different from most close-contact saddles. For one thing, its seat is wider and has slightly more depth. The A/O does have the point of balance spring tree of the classic Pessoa, with supple calfskin leather of the French Oakbark variety. This saddle is considered to be excellent because it perfectly balances the rider’s weight over the shoulders of the horse. That distribution of weight allows increased freedom of movement for the horse, whether or not knee blocks or knee roles are used. There are many types of Pessoa Saddles and they are favored by Grand Prix Circuit riders the world over.

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