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Fractions Matter! Pain and excessive pressure on your horse's back and shoulders causes fatigue, inhibits ground gaining strides, and makes it much more difficult for your horse to regain balance after landing. For the Horse: The Xcelerator helps your horse Recover Balance Quicker after landing so you save time, and your horse saves energy! Our 100% pure wool flocking and our specially designed handmade laminated beechwood trees are calibrated to provide just the right amount of torsional and vertical flexion to dampen those forces to relieve pain and minimize pressure. For the Rider: The Xcelerator's uniquely designed seat-to-leg flap relationship results in a much more stable leg and upper body, allowing the rider to remain perfectly balanced and to effortlessly get out of the tack and into the irons. And you will be amazed how much easier it is to let your horse out and bring him back under your seat on the lightest aids. So, if you want more horse under you during cross country and as you enter stadium, you need an Xcelerator under you as well. Advanced Design/Traditional Quality !
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the County Xcelerator saddle?
The County Xcelerator is a Next Gen monoflap eventing saddle handmade in England by County Saddlery. It is designed for cross country and stadium jumping. Its laminated beechwood tree and pure wool flocking are calibrated to provide the precise torsional and vertical flexion needed to dampen landing forces, reduce pressure on the horse’s back and shoulders, and help the horse recover balance faster after each fence.
How does the County Xcelerator help horses on cross country?
The Xcelerator’s tree and flocking are specifically calibrated for the forces generated by jumping at speed over varied terrain. When a horse lands from a cross country fence, the impact forces travel up through the horse’s legs and into the back. A saddle that distributes these forces poorly creates pain and fatigue that accumulates over the course. The Xcelerator’s laminated beechwood tree and pure wool flocking are engineered to absorb and distribute these forces, reducing pain and fatigue and allowing the horse to recover its balance and stride more quickly after each fence.
What rider benefits does the County Xcelerator provide?
The Xcelerator’s seat-to-leg flap relationship provides a more stable leg and upper body, making it easier for the rider to get out of the tack and into the irons over fences, and to effortlessly adjust pace on the lightest aids between fences. Riders report that the Xcelerator makes it significantly easier to let the horse out and bring it back under the seat — a critical skill for cross country riding.
Is the County Xcelerator a monoflap saddle?
Yes. The County Xcelerator is a monoflap eventing saddle. The monoflap design provides closer contact between the rider’s leg and the horse, improving communication and stability on cross country. The absence of the under-flap also reduces the total weight of the saddle, which is a meaningful advantage over a long cross country course.
Can the County Xcelerator be used for all three eventing phases?
The Xcelerator is optimized for cross country and stadium jumping. Many eventers use a dedicated dressage saddle (such as the County Epiphany, Inspiration, or Intuition) for the dressage phase and the Xcelerator for the jumping phases. However, some riders — particularly at lower levels — use the Xcelerator across all three phases for simplicity.
What sizes does the County Xcelerator come in?
The County Epiphany is available in the following specifications:
Does the County Xcelerator use synthetic materials?
No. Like all County saddles, the Xcelerator uses a laminated beechwood tree and 100% pure wool flocking — no synthetic materials. County’s position is that natural materials provide superior feel, durability, and adjustability, and that synthetic alternatives compromise the performance and longevity of the saddle.
How does the Xcelerator compare to the Xtreme and Velocity?
All three are Next Gen monoflap jumping saddles. The Xtreme is designed for hunters and show jumpers and features an adjustable open knee pad. The Velocity is designed for show jumpers who want monoflap closeness with dual-flap girth versatility. The Xcelerator is the only saddle in the collection specifically engineered for eventing — its tree and flocking calibration is unique to the demands of cross country.
