18″ Kanon Imperial by Stubben Dressage Saddle

Never heard of Kanon Imperial?! Yah, we hadn’t either. While the brand may not ring a bell, but rest assured its one of our favorites, just in a different ‘wrapping’. Kanon Imperial was a Stubben product, back when they had a bit of an identify crisis when they moved countries and wanted to ‘rebrand’ themselves for a short time. Often considered the economy version of a Stubben, but made with all the same craftsmanship and quality. With the only key differences are the leather quality and flocking. Kanon uses more of an economy type leather and also is flocked with foam, rather than wool. This is an older one, one that has seen far more storage than actual use. True 18″ seat, deeper and wider seat with the same narrow twist you expect from a Stubben. While not serialized the way Stubben is, this one is on a Medium/Medium Wide tree, measuring 4.5″ with more of a ‘U’ shape while still offering a wider channel. Lower profile gussets, fitting very close contact. This is a true dressage saddle, but does have a ‘shapier’ flap shape that isn’t as wide as many dressage saddles. Offers straighter flaps with long/moderate blocking to offer support without being confining. While older, it’s clear that its seen far more storage than actual use. Billets have been replaced relatively recently and are in very good condition. Is a bit dry from storage, but has already soaked up conditioner. With a bit of conditioning, this is a quality and affordable dressage saddle.

Measurements:

• Seat: 18″
• Tree/Gullet: Medium Wide, 4.5″
• Flap: 16″
• Panel: 19″
• Gussets: 2″
• Serial Number: 19079U
• Flocking: Foam
• Model Name: Star Performance