Empire Aztec

Empire Aztec

Starting at €5000.

Features and options

Standard supplied in soft and supple buffalo leather, other types of leather available on request

16.5" to 18.5"

100% wool-filled and comes standard with TreeClix for optimal adaptability

Choice of different cushion designs for maximum comfort and shoulder freedom for your horse

A wide twist and gullet for your horse for optimal freedom of movement

Various girth bump positions

Close contact feel due to the girth flap design

Choice of knee hocks in various lengths that support your leg

Ability to adjust the position and length of the sweat pad for optimal leg positioning

De Empire Aztec is een stijlvol zadel speciaal ontworpen voor paarden met een hoge tot zeer hoge schoft.

Perfect balance for horses with high to very high withers

The Empire Aztec is specially designed for horses with high to very high withers. The shape of the saddle tree, combined with the cushions, makes it easy to create a correct balance point. This gives the horse more room around the withers and more shoulder freedom.

The panels have a wide gullet and because they are filled with wool, they can be accurately adjusted to your horse’s back for optimal pressure distribution and balance. And by means of the TreeClix system the tree size can be adjusted up to 4cm.

What our customers say

What do our customers say about the Aztec

For a long time I was looking for a good saddle that was comfortable for myself but most importantly, that was comfortable for my horses. When I first sat down in the Empire saddle it immediately felt very good! You really feel like you sit in the saddle it and you feel connected with your horse.

I have some sensitive horses and they clearly indicate what they like. Since riding with the Empire Aztec, I notice so much difference! Much more looseness and relaxation on the back and no longer wanting to run away from the saddle! That does indicate to me that they like it much better now!!!

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Aniek de Laat - Small tour rider
What do our customers say about the Aztec

This saddle just made the final difference with my horse. Because of the super fit on the horse's back, his topline is so much more beautifully developed. For me, the saddle is also very comfortable.

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Femke de Laat - Small tour rider
What do our customers say about the Aztec
I have been riding the Empire Aztec for a while now and I am so happy with it! With my back full of pins and screws and a partial spinal cord injury, I don't always feel myself safe in a saddle. The Empire Aztec is really my new buddy! I sit great in it, but even better my horses go a lot better under it.
With my horses I notice more shoulder freedom in the bends, more witherlift, better balance and much more looseness in the neck (and therefore finer contact and aids that come through easier).
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NIenke Bergsma - Z-dressage rider
"Since riding the Empire Aztec, I notice so much difference! Much more looseness and relaxation on the back and not wanting to run away from the saddle anymore!" - Aniek de Laat, Small tour rider

Try out the Aztec!

Want to feel if the Aztec is the perfect saddle for you and your horse? Contact one of our Empire saddle fiters with no obligation!