Product information
MVP saddles are meticulously handcrafted from carefully selected hides, featuring full-grain rough-out leather that significantly outlasts traditional suede.
Our rough-out leather, at an impressive 4.5-5mm thickness, combines softness with durability, offering a beautiful finish of exceptional quality. This "inside out" design provides remarkable grip and stability for the rider, while maintaining comfort and durability. Unlike traditional suede saddles, which use a thin veneer that wears smooth and eventually tears, our rough-out leather ensures long-lasting grip and superior performance, making it a significantly more durable and reliable choice.
Enjoy free express delivery anywhere in the world with the purchase of an MVP or MVP bundle.
Saddles are dispatched with DHL Express, the fastest and most reliable delivery service available. If your saddle is in stock, depending on your location it will be at your door in between 1 and 1.5 weeks time, often faster! Please refer to our delivery page for more details.
MVP saddles may be returned for a full refund. Conditions apply, please view our MVP Money Back Guarantee page for full details.
Our saddles are built to stand the test of time, we're proud to back them with a LIFETIME warranty on the tree and a 5 year warranty on the rest of the saddle.
Overview
The Series 2 is the latest take on the revolutionary MVP Polo Saddle - with our Bespoke Polo Saddle service, you can design your dream saddle with a range of options such as custom leather piping, embroidery with initials, logos and national flags.
Bespoke saddles can be designed by clicking the "design your own" button above. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us to explain your vision and our team can put together the design for your approval.
The Series 2 has been developed to further enhance the all-important saddle fit and suit a broader range of horses than ever before. The Series 2 includes the addition of Tack Room Changeable Girth Points and 2 new types of panels: a choice between Wool-Flocked or Freedom Foam.
Made with horse comfort at the forefront, the MVP is meticulously handcrafted from carefully selected hides. Featuring full-grain rough-out leather for grip, it is durable yet supple and significantly outlasts traditional suede. The MVP has been designed as the perfect playing companion for both professional and amateur players.
Stuck on saddle selection?
Our goal is to ensure the perfect saddle fit for you and your horse.
We encourage you to reach out to discuss your specific requirements or ask any questions you may have.
We can recommend the perfect saddle sizes and types for you & your horse/s, complete our saddle fitting help form here. Alternatively, you can contact us via WhatsApp at +44 7515 157509 or email hello@ainsleysaddlery.com
We’re here to assist you in any way we can.
Money back guarantee
A saddle is a significant investment, so we've made sure you can buy with confidence.
Your satisfaction is our priority, we want the best result for you and your horses. Try the MVP for 30 days and in the (very) unlikely scenario it is not fantastic fit, and we can’t find a solution to solve it for you, return it for a full refund. Conditions apply, click here for full details.
What's new with the series 2?
Our changeable girth points help balance the saddle, giving a stable, secure platform for the rider and most importantly a well-fitting saddle for the horse. We’re utilising the shape and big muscles of the horse rather than relying on panels being clamped to the spine and preventing horses being sinched up (essentially cutting the horse in half with the girth in order to get the same stability). You have the advantage of applying more downward pressure where needed, for a better fit and to give the best contact – particularly helpful for a horse who’s saddle typically tips forward. - Ross Ainsley, Founder
2 spare girth points are included complimentary with each saddle, or are available for purchase.
Our most commonly recommended panel type, Wool-Flocked Panels put the saddle fit completely in the riders hands. The panels can be customised to ensure a truly perfect fit for any horse on the planet, they can be adjusted whenever necessary to account for changes in weight, muscle growth or muscle reduction.
Wool-Flocked saddles come with a narrow gusset as standard, a wide gusset can be ordered on request (please contact us).
Our Freedom Foam Panels have a unique shape, designed to fit an extensive range of horses, broader than any other foam-panel polo saddle on the market (including our MVP Series 1). Our new panels combine many elements of both our Slimline and Super-Slim panels, removing the need for 2 different foam panel options*. The design includes a new concept on the top of the panels, allowing more trapeze space and freedom to the scapular movement than ever before and giving a close contact feel with the horse. Foam panels will be your best option if you are looking for a low maintenance option, as panels require no maintenance.
Please get in touch before purchasing to confirm what would best suit your horse.
The Series 2 has been refined to further enhance the saddle fit. What better way to ensure the perfect fit than through an Ainsley Accredited Saddle Fitter?
All Series 2 MVPs include a complimentary saddle fit from one of our accredited experts. Kindly note, depending on your location the saddle fit may be virtual or in person, please enquire for more details.
Wool-Flocked Panels
Our most commonly recommended panel type. Can be customised to ensure a truly perfect fit for almost any horse on the planet.
Freedom Panels
A foam panel that fits more horses than ever before.
Complimentary Fitting
To ensure the perfect fit.
In person or virtual saddle fitting (location dependant)
With the same tree and base design, rest assured you will enjoy all the benefits the MVP is renowned for
Perfect support for your pony
Minimises pressure on the loins, ensures there are no pressure points along the spine & maximises freedom of movement of the scapula.
Perfect fit
Unparalleled flexibility to meet the needs of different horses or developing ponies. Comfort for the horse & the rider means 100% focus on the game.
Perfect playing companion
Elevation at the front & specialised panels accommodate for the player’s ideal position and distributes weight where it should be.
1 saddle, 4 ways
Interchangeable gullet plates provide flexibility to meet the needs of different horses or developing ponies.
More Features
- Fully adjustable for the perfect fit with exchangeable gullet plates (included)
- Exceptionally comfortable for horse & player
- Maximises freedom of scapula (shoulder) movement
- Pain-free withers & spinal clearance
- Instant boost in confidence & stability
- Optimises hitting performance in the half seat position & unimpeded full range of movement
- Improved recovery rate (minimised scapular resistance)
- Distributes your weight where it needs to be
- No overtightened girth
- The perfect weight, lighter than most polo saddles
- The saddle tree has a natural flex, both longitudinally and diagonally, allowing the MVP to follow the horse's movements
- Enhances breathing
- Minimises pressure on the loins (particularly when your horse's legs & underneath itself & its back is raised)
- Remarkably strong saddle tree to stand up to the rigours of polo
- Spring steel gullet plates that will not spread over time
- Extremely durable billets - buffalo hide with a raw hide inside
- Rough-out leather that far surpasses suede in longevity
All MVP saddles are shipped FREE worldwide with DHL Express.
Your First MVP Saddle
The saddle of choice for the Cambiasos, Castagnolas, Nachi Du Plessis, Nico Pieres, Tommy Panelo, Pelon Stirling & more of the world's best.
ALL AINSLEY AMBASSADORS
Made by polo players, for polo players.
As a professional polo player in his younger years, Ainsley Saddlery was born from Ross Ainsley's personal quest to find a comfortable polo saddle. Nowadays, you'll find Ross managing high-goal teams in the English season, or home in New Zealand working with brother Kel on their 200+ green horse operation & private polo club - all while pursuing his passion as the Lead Innovator at Ainsley Saddlery.
Ross has cultivated deep horsemanship values and extensive knowledge about saddles and tack - THAT'S what makes Ainsley Saddlery products different.
LIFETIME warranty on the tree
Our saddles are built to stand the test of time, we're proud to back them with a lifetime warranty on the tree and a 5 year warranty on the rest of the saddle.
Love it or your money back
A saddle is a significant investment, we'd like to you to buy with confidence. Your satisfaction is our priority, we want the best result for you and your horses. In the (very) unlikely scenario we cannot achieve a fantastic fit; return it for a refund.
F.A.Q.
Which saddle do I need?
Just ask! Complete our saddle fitting help form or contact us via email hello@ainsleysaddlery.com or WhatsApp Jess on +44 7515 157509.
We understand a saddle is a big investment – we want to get it right as much as you do. In fact, we can give advice on all of our gear, including specialised bits to target resistance and behavioural problems. Get in touch and include some detail of what you are looking for.
Should I choose wool or foam panels?
The question of wool vs foam is a widely debated topic. At Ainsley Saddlery, we most often recommend wool flocked panels, largely because of the almost infinite fitting options and customisability. However, foam certainly has its place in the market, eliminating the need for ongoing panel maintenance; great if there are no saddle fitters in your region (although, we do have saddle fitters available for virtual fittings). Rest assured, our foam panels are exceptional quality and developed with saddle fitting top of mind. If you’re unsure of what you need, please get in touch before purchasing to confirm what would best suit your horse.
Is the MVP my best choice if I have a string of horses with different needs?
While in a perfect world each horse would have a dedicated saddle fit specifically to them, we understand that is not practical with a string of polo ponies – which is why our saddle fitters can look at each horse in your string and work out which panel, gullet plate and girth point combinations will work best for the average/s of your string. Of course, there may be 1 or more outliers which will inevitably require their own saddles – we will do our best to work with you and your unique situation.
How long will delivery take?
We send our saddles using DHL Express, the fastest and most reliable delivery service available. If your saddle is in stock, depending on your location it will be at your door in between 1 and 1.5 weeks time, often faster!
Buy an MVP and enjoy free & fast delivery.
Can I return if it doesn't work for me?
Buy with confidence with our MVP Money Back Guarantee. If we cannot assist you in making the saddle work for you or your horse, return it for a full refund.
Conditions apply, please view the Guarantee page for further details.
Do they come with a warranty?
We have built our saddles to stand the test of time, and we're proud to back them with a LIFETIME warranty on the tree and a 5 year warranty on the rest of the saddle.
Customer Reviews
I am absolutely blown away, speechless with the new saddles. Immovable service from start to finish, constant communication and me and my grassroots string have been made to feel so special. Along with gorgeous anesthetics, most importantly of all, comfy horses and a stickier rider. Thank you so much to the whole team. You’ve made me a very happy polo girl. Cannot recommend enough.
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Absolutely first class service from start to finish.
Ross, Jess and the team were super helpful and helped with every last detail of our bespoke order.
The added bonus was the saddle fitting and Paul made sure that the saddle fitted our pony perfectly.
The quality of the saddle is beautiful and my daughter Imogen and her pony both love it.
Thank you so much
