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About WOW's Signature Competitor Saddles
WOW's Signature Competitor range of saddles are sold as complete saddles (seat, flaps, panels) with pre-set leather, stitching, and infill designs. All parts are fully modular, allowing you to change the flap angle relative to the seat and remove/replace all parts as needed. The Signature Competitor range is WOW's mid-range line of fully-modular saddles and represents WOW's take on the best combinations of design, style and look.
The saddles have a fixed design in either black or brown padded, aniline, Frenched-leather in combination with same-color Carbon Fiber infills and facings and same-color Pig-Print Butt (grain) leather wear strips. While the colors and leather types are fixed, there is a total choice of variants for length and angle of flap, seat design and panel design. Limited options and additions are available at additional cost.
Signature Competitor Saddles are always either:
Grey/Silver stitching on Black leather, with Black Pig Print Butt leather wear strip and Black Carbon Fiber seat facings, flap and skirt infills, and block fronts, when the style suits them.
- or -
Rust stitching on Brown leather, with Brown Pig Print Butt leather wear strip and Brown Carbon Fiber seat facings, flap and skirt infills and block fronts when the style suits them.
In either case, the Flap stitching pattern used is always WOW's ‘Swirl’ pattern.
Dee rings are single front, silver.
Under-Flap Knee Rolls (UFKR, or 'banana blocks') are included with all saddles.
Signature Competitor Saddles are sold with panels upgraded to Flair for you by Delfina Saddlery. Wool, Foam, and Flair MKII panels are also available. You may order Extended Forward (+2") or Short (-1") panels, and any combination of the above is available in a BBS version, too. BBS - which stands for Big Bearing Surface - offers the largest surface area:horse contact ratio of any English saddle on the market, rivaling the surface area provided by Western saddles. The BBS Panel was developed as a solution for riders who suffer from hip and/or seat pain and riders who struggle to perform hip abduction, but they have proven to be greatly preferred by horses around the world. BBS Panels are a great idea if your horse has a short back, if you are ordering Short (-1") panels, if your horse suffers from back pain, or if you suffer from seat, leg or hip pain.
Signature Competitor Saddles share the same tree as traditional WOW Saddles, which offers:
Photos
While we have done our best to find photos of each saddle in the relevant model line, occasionally we have used photos of the same flap in an upgraded model line (Signature, Custom, DMK, etc.). If you see a photo of a saddle in the Standard Competitor line that has multiple leather types/colors, different stitch patterns, or other options not available on Standard Competitor saddles, it is likely from an upgraded model line; however, the overall flap & seat design is identical to the saddle listed.
Other WOW Saddle Lines
If having a fully-modular saddle is important to you and customizing it to your exact personal style and tastes is not important to you but you still want your saddle to be a little 'dressed up', the Signature Competitor line is a great mid-level range of WOW's modular saddles. The Standard Competitor line is one step down whilst still retaining full modularity, and features a simpler design aesthetic. If customization is important to you, consider building your own custom WOW Saddle, or stepping back a few levels to WOW's DMK line, which allows limited customization options in exchange for not being fully modular.
What Delfina Saddlery Includes
Two headplates, a set of stirrup leathers, and a vegan FreeSpace Girth (or other girth, if required) of your choice are included in our Signature Competitor Saddle packages.
About the Signature Competitor Continental + Calf-Block (CB) Jumping Saddle
The Continental + Calf-Block Jumping Saddle offers all the same features as the Continental, but with a large, fixed Calf-Block on the flap. Popular amongst Show Jumpers, Pony Clubbers, and riding schools, the generously padded knee roll, calf block, included Under Flap Knee Roll (UFKR) - or “Banana” – and included Under Flap Calf Block (UFCB) provide a ton of support to the rider’s leg and really locks it in the correct place against the horse. The padded, Frenched-leather flaps give a cushioned, grippy feel perfect for riders learning to jump or doing tricky jumping rounds at speed.
There is a large selection of movable blocks, so you can go very minimal or really big depending on your preferences.
The Signature Competitor Continental + CB Jumping Saddle is offered in full sizes from 16" (#0) - 19" (#3).
How to Order
To order, purchase this item and Delfina Saddlery will reach out to you for the additional info necessary to place your order with WOW. If you are not purchasing this saddle as a replacement for an existing WOW, be sure you've had your horse measured and fitted by a Certified WOW Saddle Fitter and be prepared to provide all necessary information to Delfina Saddlery before your order will be submitted.
If you have not already been measured and/or had your horse fitted for a WOW Saddle by a Certified WOW Saddle Fitter, Delfina Saddlery would be happy to help. Our in-person and Virtual Fittings are available using an authentic WOW Saddle Gauge to ensure you and your horse get the perfect fit. Delfina Saddlery's Certified WOW Saddle Fitters are the first WOW Saddle Fitters in all of North America to be trained and Certified by WOW at their HQ in the UK, and our team of experts would be more than happy to help you order the saddle of your dreams. Please email us, call or text us at (310) 817-6910, or submit the form on our homepage to 'Schedule Your 110-Point Horse & Rider Saddle Fit Assessment'.
Production Lead Time
Please note, all of our WOW Saddles are made-to-order, by hand, by WOW at their World HQ in the United Kingdom. Please expect a wait time of 6 - 12 weeks for delivery, depending on current Production Lead Time. If you require your saddle be completed on a shorter timeline, or are concerned about the current PLT, please reach out to Delfina Saddlery prior to placing your order so we can find out if your request can be accommodated.
Additional Resources
Interested in purchasing a WOW Saddle or Saddle Part but don't know what your options are? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with all the options available? Our totally free Custom Options Guide includes swatches of WOW's hundreds of leather choices, all thread colors, available Litex seats and SuperCool SaddleCloths, as well as handy decorating guides to help breakdown the customizable parts of a WOW. Additionally, we've also created full catalogs of every Jumping or Dressage Saddle WOW offers. These catalogs include photos of each model, prices, as well as all available options when ordering. Be sure to download your free catalog prior to placing an order for a new WOW so you don't miss out on anything!
Signature Competitor Continental + CB Jumping Saddle Options
Seat
Style |
Academic |
Extra-Deep (XD) |
Deep |
Grand Prix (GP) |
Stock |
Extra-Deep (XD) Stock |
Shallow |
Flat (jump) |
Continental |
Cross-Country (XC) |
Extra-Flat |
Available Sizes
WOW Size | Inches |
#0 | 16" |
#1 | 17" |
#2 | 18" |
#3 | 19" |
Tree Curvature |
Flat |
Semi-Curved |
Curved |
Seat Comfort Options
'CCS' (Standard) |
Channel Seat |
Coccyx Relief |
Slim Pommel |
Coccyx Relief + Slim Pommel |
Coccyx Relief + Padded Wings |
Coccyx Relief + Removable Padded Wings |
Channel Seat + Padded Wings |
Channel Seat + Removable Padded Wings |
Channel Seat + Coccyx Relief + Padded Wings |
Channel Seat + Coccyx Relief + Removable Padded Wings |
PROFI 'CCS' |
PROFI Channel Seat |
PROFI Coccyx Relief |
PROFI Slim Pommel |
PROFI Coccyx Relief + Slim Pommel |
PROFI Coccyx Relief + Padded Wings |
PROFI Coccyx Relief + Padded Wings + Removable Padded Wings |
PROFI Channel Seat + Padded Wings |
PROFI Channel Seat + Removable Padded Wings |
PROFI Channel Seat + Coccyx Relief + Padded Wings |
PROFI Channel Seat + Coccyx Relief + Removable Padded Wings |
Seat & Flap Main Color
Panel Leather | Nubuck Leathers | Suede Leathers |
Black | Black | Black |
Brown | Brown | Dark Brown |
Havane | Havane | |
Nutmeg | Nutmeg | |
Oakwood | Oakwood | |
Military | Military |
Seat & Flap Facing Colors
Panel Leather | Nubuck Leathers | Patent Leathers | Carbon Fiber Effect | Specialty |
Black | Black | Black | Black | All Styles |
Brown | Brown | Brown | Brown | |
Havane | ||||
Nutmeg | ||||
Oakwood | ||||
Military |
Seat & Flap Stitch Colors
Thread Color |
Black |
Brown |
Natural (with Brown leathers) |
White (with Black leathers) |
Rust (Brown Leather) |
Red |
Yellow |
Dark Green |
Grey/Silver (Black Leather) |
Navy Blue |
Blue |
Pale Blue |
Teal |
Purple |
Orange |
Pink |
Seat Infill Colors
Panel Leathers | Nubuck Leather | Patent Leather | Carbon Fiber Effect | Specialty |
Black | Black | Black | Black (Bk Leather) | All Styles |
Dark Brown | Brown | Brown | Brown (Br Leather) | |
Havane | ||||
Nutmeg | ||||
Military | ||||
Oakwood |
Seat Infill Seaming Colors
Black |
Brown |
White (with Black leathers) |
Natural (with Brown leathers) |
Chestnut (Brown Leather) |
Silver (Black Leather) |
Gold |
Havane |
Nutmeg |
Military |
Oakwood |
Other |
Seat Infill Stitch Color
Black |
Brown |
Natural |
White |
Rust (Brown Leather) |
Dark Blue |
Red |
Yellow |
Grey (Black Leather) |
Dark Green |
Seat Infill Stitch Designs
Style | Cost |
Single Quilting | $90 |
Double Quilting | $125 |
Celtic Knot | $100 |
Other | TBD |
Available Genuine Swarovski Crystal Inlays
Style | Cost |
Bling I | $250 |
Bling II | $275 |
Bling III | $560 |
Bling IV | $750 |
Bling V | $340 |
Other | TBD |
Cantle Plate Finishes
Panel Leathers | Nubuck & Suede | Patent Leathers | Metal Finishes | Specialty |
Black | Black | Black | Brass | All Styles |
Dark Brown | Dark Brown | Brown | Silver | |
Nutmeg | Nutmeg | Dark Brown | Carbon Fiber | |
Oakwood | Oakwood | |||
Havane | Havane | |||
Military | Military |
Seat Dee Rings, Front
Silver | Brass |
Single | Single |
Double | Double |
Single with Center | Single with Center |
Double with Center | Double with Center |
Other | TBD |
Seat Dee Rings, Rear
Silver | Brass |
2x Right | 2x Right |
2X Left | 2x Left |
2X Both Sides | 2x Both Sides |
Pollies
Normal Version | $275 |
Short Version | $250 |
Leather Half-Skirt
Panel | Nubuck | Black Butt | Brown Butt | Nutmeg Butt | Oakwood Butt |
Black | Black | Pig Print | Pig Print | Pig Print | Pig Print |
Dark Brown | Brown | Haircell Print | Haircell Print | Haircell Print | Haircell Print |
Havane | Elephant Print | Elephant Print | Elephant Print | Elephant Print | |
Nutmeg | Dollar Print | Dollar Print | Dollar Print | Dollar Print | |
Oakwood | |||||
Military |
Half-Skirt Infill (All styles +$75)
Panel Leathers | Nubuck Leathers | Carbon Fiber Effects | Specialty |
Black | Black | Black | All Styles |
Dark Brown | Brown | Brown | |
Nutmeg | |||
Oakwood | |||
Havane | |||
Military |
Flap Length
-2" |
-1" |
Standard |
+1" |
+2" |
Flap Angle
Backwards |
Normal |
Forwards |
Flap Wear Strip, Butt Leather
Black Butt | Brown Butt | Nutmeg Butt | Oakwood Butt |
Pig Print | Pig Print | Pig Print | Pig Print |
Haircell Print | Haircell Print | Haircell Print | Haircell Print |
Elephant Print | Elephant Print | Elephant Print | Elephant Print |
Dollar Print | Dollar Print | Dollar Print | Dollar Print |
Flap Bling or Color Insert
Panel Leathers | Nubuck Leathers | Carbon Fiber Effect | Specialty |
Black | Black | Black | All Styles |
Dark Brown | Brown | Brown | |
Nutmeg | |||
Oakwood | |||
Havane | |||
Military |
Double-Stitched Flap Block Color (Leg Side)
Panel Leather | Nubuck Leathers |
Black | Black |
Brown | Brown |
Havane | |
Nutmeg | |
Oakwood | |
Military |
Double-Stitched Flap Block Color (Front Side)
Panel Leathers | Nubuck Leathers | Carbon Fiber Effect | Specialty |
Black | Black | Black | All Styles |
Dark Brown | Brown | Brown | |
Nutmeg | |||
Oakwood | |||
Havane | |||
Military |
Flap Underside Color
Panel Leather |
Black |
Brown |
Havane |
Nutmeg |
Oakwood |
Military |
Flap Block Type(s)
Equitana Block | UFKS | UFKR | UFCB | Cost |
High-Thigh / High-Profile | x | $375 | ||
High-Thigh / Low-Profile | x | $375 | ||
Low-Thigh / High-Profile | x | $375 | ||
Low-Thigh / Low-Profile | x | $375 | ||
Pinnacle Block | ||||
Jumping | x | x | $375 | |
Movable Blocks | ||||
Very Large Movable Block | $190 | |||
Large Movable Block | $160 | |||
Large, Slim Movable Block | $160 | |||
Medium Movable Block | $160 | |||
Small Movable Block | $160 | |||
Curved Movable Block | $160 | |||
Swell Movable Block | $160 | |||
Hi-Profile Wedge Movable Block | $160 | |||
Low-Profile Wedge Movable Block | $160 | |||
Showing Block | Inc. | |||
Under-Flap Blocks |
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UFKR / 'Bananas' | Included | |||
UFCB | Included | |||
UFKS / 'Triangles' | $150 |
Flap Girth Type
Type | Cost |
Double-V | $0 |
Long Military | $0 |
Short Military | - |
Foregirth | $180 |
Back Balance Straps | $40 |
Included Headplate Type & Size (two included)
V | U | UU |
-1 | -1 | -1 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
1 | 1 | 1 |
2 | 2 | 2 |
3 | 3 | 3 |
4 | ||
5 | ||
6 | ||
7 | ||
8 | ||
9 |
Panel Sizes Available
WOW Size | Inches |
#0S | 15" |
#0 | 16" |
#0EF | 18" |
#1S | 16" |
#1 | 17" |
#1EF | 19" |
#2S | 17" |
#2 | 18" |
#2EF | 20" |
#3S | 18" |
#3 | 19" |
#3EF | 22" |
Panel Front Gussets
SD |
D |
DD |
Panel Rear Gussets
1 1/2" |
2" (standard) |
2 1/2" |
Panel Taper (formerly Stitchline)
Yes (Standard) |
No |
Panel Gullet
WG |
XWG |
Panel Tabs
Tabbed |
Not Tabbed (Standard) |
Panel Flocking
Flocking | Cost |
Foam | $0 |
Wool | $0 |
Flair | $0 |
Flair MKII | $0 |
Custom orders (beaded browbands, dog collars, custom tack) may take 2 - 8 weeks to complete. Please be sure to fully discuss your needs with us during the ordering process. If you need your items by a certain date, we may be able to accommodate you.
100% Happiness Guarantee
We are proud to offer only the highest quality products with exceptional customer service, and we offer a 100% Happiness Guarantee! Delfina Saddlery is managed by professional trainers with decades of experience who personally use, design, research and test our products to ensure they are top quality. If we don't meet your expectations we want to know about it.
If you have any questions or concerns about one of our products, you're welcome to email us (support@delfinaeq.com) to receive expert advice.
Returns & Exchanges
If you're not satisfied with your purchase, we are happy to assist you with a return or exchange. Items returned in new, unused condition within 30 business days are eligible for a full refund of item price.
Items returned in new, unused condition between 30 - 60 days post-purchase may be eligible for a partial refund or account credit.
Shipping costs are non-refundable after your order has shipped.
We are unable to process a return on dirty, unwashed, or used items (for defective or warrantied items, please see special instructions below).
Final Sale items cannot be returned or exchanged.
Equine Edible items can only be returned if sealed and unopened in original packaging.
Please send your returns to:
(mailing address only, no store location)
Delfina Saddlery
248 Tahoe Court
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
You are responsible for shipping costs to and from Delfina Saddlery.
Returning Damaged, Defective, or Warrantied Items
Please contact our support team at support@delfinaeq.com for assistance initiating a return or exchange on damaged or defective items.
Consignment Tack
PLEASE NOTE - Delfina Saddlery's trial terms are binding and non-negotiable. Buyers MUST follow the trial policy in order to be refunded should the tack not work for you. You will NOT receive a refund if the shipping instructions and timelines below are not strictly adhered to.
Consignment tack purchased through Delfina Saddlery comes with a trial policy so you can ensure the correct fit for you and your horse. At the time of your order, you will be charged the full price of the item. The purchase price of the item will be refunded to you provided you follow the timeline and shipping rules below:
Length of trial is five days.
These days are calculated as the date of delivery plus four additional calendar days (Monday - Sunday).
Extensions of the trial period may be granted provided you contact Delfina Saddlery's support team (support@delfinaeq.com) as soon as you realize you'll need additional days.
A signature will be required for delivery. Please make sure you chose a shipping address where someone will be available to sign. The package can be held at your local post office if requested. Be sure to contact Delfina Saddlery's support team (support@delfinaeq.com) to arrange this.
If USPS attempts delivery and no one is there to sign for the package, your trial will begin the following business day - regardless of whether you pick the package up from the post office or not. It is your responsibility to pick up the package from your closest USPS access point or arrange for delivery after that point.
Deadline for initiating the item's return shipping is no later than one (1) additional business day after your trial period ends, which is at the end of the fifth day OR the day you give notice that you will be returning, whichever occurs first. You MUST communicate with us (support@delfinaeq.com) that you are returning the item within the time allowed for your trial, or the sale will be considered final.
When test riding saddles:
We recommend you wrap your stirrup leathers in vetwrap, polos, or track wraps in order to protect the saddle flaps from damage due to the leathers rubbing while you are riding in the saddle.
Be sure you have pulled any and all billet guards completely down over the girth buckles prior to mounting to avoid damaging the underside of the flaps.
Do not test ride a saddle in jeans or full-seat leather breeches. We strongly recommend test riding in knee patch breeches or silicone full-seat breeches.
Be sure you clean the saddle thoroughly prior to returning it. There should be no dust or debris in any of the nooks or crannies. Failure to do so will result in cleaning charges of at least $150 being assessed.
Prior to using any product on the leather, ensure it will not change the appearance of the leather (ie; darken it) by testing in an inconspicuous area (under the skirt, or under the sweat flaps, in the gullet, etc. We strongly recommend you use a bar of glycerin saddle soap, the yellow saddle soap in a tin or Leder-Combi liquid cleaner. We strongly recommend using a conditioner either from the saddle's manufacturer (ie; Devoucoux's balm on a Devoucoux). If you do not have product from the saddle manufacturer, using a light layer of Leder-Balsam will not permanently affect the leather color or cause damage to the leather.
If your saddle has suede, or flesh-side buffalo hide (which has a suede-like feel), do not apply any cleaning product to these areas!!! You may ONLY use a silicone suede brush to clean these areas.
If you are prone to sweating while riding or the weather is hot, you may want to consider putting a seat-saver of some kind on the saddle's seat to protect it from any staining.
When testing other tack:
Tack must be returned in the same condition it was sent to you in for a full refund of the tack's purchase price. If the tack is returned dirty or requires any conditioning or cleaning there will be a $150 charge subtracted from your refund.
If tack is returned broken or damaged in such a way that it is no longer usable or safe to use, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Labor performed by Delfina Saddlery will be assessed at a rate of $40/hr.
If an outside repair specialist is required, whatever rate that person charges will be subtracted from your refund. Delfina Saddlery will do their best to find a repair specialist who can perform the work satisfactorily at a fair rate.
If tack is returned broken or damaged in such a way that restoration work is required to return the tack to its original condition, you will be assessed a restoration fee which includes the cost of any supplies and/or labor that was required to return the item to its original condition. Labor charges will be assessed at a rate of $40/hr for labor performed by Delfina Saddlery, or whatever rate an outside repair specialist charges. After the repair work is complete, if the value of the tack has been negatively impacted, the difference in value will be subtracted from your refund as well. For example, if you purchase a $400 bridle for trial and your horse gets loose and breaks a rein, you may be assessed a fee of $17 for the leather required to patch the break, plus a labor fee of $40 for one hour of labor performed by Delfina Saddlery OR if the rein is not salvageable or repairable, you will have the cost to replace the rein with one of equal or lesser value subtracted from your refund AND if the damaged and repaired or replaced part now reduces the value of the bridle by $100, you will also have $100 subtracted from your refund. Please note these values are used only to illustrate how your refund may be affected if the tack you took on trial is returned broken or with damage. The only given figure that is accurate is the hourly labor rate assessed by Delfina Saddlery leatherworkers to perform repair work.
Before shipping or delivering any of our consignment tack, extensive photographs from every angle and of every part of the item are taken. If there is any discrepancy between the tack you return to us and the photographs we took at shipping, we will deduct either the cost to repair the damage from your deposit. If the damage is irreparable, we will deduct a fine of no less than $100 up to the amount we will have to deduct from the asking price of the item due to this damage.
Please note - USPS/UPS/FedEx does NOT guarantee any of their expedited shipping services. If an expedited shipping option is selected and the package does not arrive in the specified time frame, a refund cannot be guaranteed.
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS: Use USPS Priority Mail with insurance to ship the tack back if you will be returning it.
If you require assistance purchasing the proper USPS Priority Mail label, please reach out to Delfina Saddlery's support team (support@delfinaeq.com).
Please email the tracking number as soon as you ship to us at support@delfinaeq.com
Buyer is responsible for shipping costs to return the tack. There is a restocking fee of 3% of the tack's sale price, simply to cover the processing fees, which will be deducted from the return once the tack is received. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
If the tack does not arrive back to Delfina Saddlery within 5 business days via USPS from the end of your trial period (which is at the end of the fifth day OR the day you give notice that you will be returning, whichever occurs first) there will be an additional $150 deduction from your refund - unless shipment is delayed due to USPS.
If the tack is not received within 7 total days after the end of your trial period, which is at the end of the fifth day OR the day you gave notice that you will be returning the saddle - whichever occurs first - the package will be refused and the post office will return it to you, which will result in a final sale.
If you have special circumstances (stormy weather, only ride on weekends, etc.), let us know any time before your trial period expires and we can consider adjusting your trial length accordingly. Trial length adjustment is not guaranteed and will be on a case by case basis.
Consignment tack is sold as-is. The trial period serves as your opportunity to inspect and test ride the tack. You are welcome to have your trainer and/or saddler inspect the tack. Used items are not guaranteed to be free of wear or damage. Delfina Saddlery is not a manufacturer, and therefore cannot offer a guarantee on items. NO refunds will be offered as a result of any saddler or trainer inspections made after the trial period has ended. We are not responsible for any suitability or condition issues brought to our attention after the trial period ends. Used tack is sold AS IS.
A note about leather types - serial number stamps do not indicate leather type. The only way to verify 100% is to run the serial number (if available) through the manufacturer's system. Delfina Saddlery advertises certain leather types based on the owner's statements, invoices provided with the tack at drop-off, or based on years of our experience working with and using different types of leather, but this cannot be guaranteed. Delfina Saddlery is not responsible for discrepancies in leather type discovered after the trial period has ended. Restocking fees will still apply if discrepancies in leather type are found within the trial time frame.
DEPOSITS - If we arrange to hold a consignment item with a deposit, the deposit is non-refundable unless otherwise agreed upon in advance.
If a consignment item is purchased and the buyer needs to cancel the order before it has been shipped there will be a $100 non-refundable charge deducted from the purchase price.
Failure to comply with trial policy will result in a final sale of the consignment item. Consignment tack is not eligible for a refund if the trial policy or any other trial policies are violated.
International Shipping
Please email support@delfinaeq.com with your order info for help calculating the best shipping rate.