Jumping Flap Range
Most WOW Saddle flaps can come either a traditional butt (solid) leather or a quilted padded leather version. The padded flap gives a superior contact and feel.
The rider’s lower leg stability is much better in the padded style due to the fact that the stirrup leather does not slide as easily on this type of flap.
The padded versions and some of the other flap designs are much more time consuming and complex to make and hence the price for these styles is more. You will see Band A & Band B pricing indicated on each flap design below. Check with your local supplier on the two price bands.
If you ride in environment where there is likely to be a lot of sand flicking up onto the flaps or you are not particularly good at keeping your tack clean, then we recommend the butt leather version as it will put up with more abuse!
Remember, all flaps have the ability to be put on the saddle in two positions and you can change these at any time. They are most useful when you have a young horse and you need to use a slightly shorter stirrup. By angling the flap forward you can get more leg bend behind the knee block. The use of the forward stirrup bar is all so useful in this case. As the horse becomes more balanced and in self carriage the angled back position of the flap and back stirrup bar are used.
BRAMHAM SHOW JUMPING FLAP
Our new additions to the range of Jumping flaps is the Bramham Showjumper and Cross Country!
The flap is a sleek design made of one moulded piece of leather on the top covering the knee roll and calf block. This means there are no seams or bumps in the transition between block and flap. The block is not as substantial as some of our jumping flaps and would suit a rider looking for a close contact more minimal feeling. The calf block however is reasonably big and give great support behind the leg.
The cut of the flaps are the same as our existing Jumping and XC flaps.
Code – BRAMSJ
Lengths Available – Standard
Price Band – B only
NEW BRAMHAM CX FLAP
The Bramham XC is almost identical to its showjumping cousin but the flap styles differ by the XC being 1″ more forward cut than the Showjumper.
The cut of the flaps are the same as our existing Jumping and XC flaps.
Code – BRAMXC
Lengths Available – Standard
Price Band – B only
CONTINENTAL FLAP
The knee rolls are moveable with velcro and there is a large selection to choose from so you can be very minimal or really big dependent on your preference.
Code – CONT
Lengths Available – Standard
Price Band – B only
CONTINENTAL FLAP WITH CALF BLOCK
This flap is identical to the Continental but has the addition of a calf block for lower leg security.
Code – CONT+CB
Lengths Available – Standard
Price Band – B only
JUMPING FIXED BLOCK
The calf block is optional but for the serious rider it does give a positive stop to the leg when needed.
Code – JF
Lengths Available – Standard & +2”
Price Band – B only
JUMPING MOVABLE BLOCK
You will really feel very secure and very close to the horse. The block can be removed if you do not require it.
Code – JM
Lengths Available – Standard & +2”
Price Band – B only
CROSS COUNTRY “TAPNER”
Designed for 4* eventer Paul Tapner this is almost the same as the XCW but the block is different giving a support to the top of the thigh almost to the knee.
Back calf block can be optional. The Cross Country flap appeals to the eventer or show jumper (especially with long legs) who likes to ride very short.
More generous in the front than the show jumper flap and a finer higher thigh block. We do not struggle to get the longest of legs in this flap!
Code – XCT
Lengths Available – -2″, -1″, Standard, +1″ & +2”
Price Band – B only
CROSS COUNTRY WEDGE
The wedge block on this flap can suit riders of varying leg length. Essential there is almost no block and it only comes into play when you are punched forward on landing.
A great close contact flap for cross country. Back calf block can be optional. The Cross Country flap appeals to the eventer or show jumper (especially with long legs) who likes to ride very short. More generous in the front than the show jumper flap and a finer higher thigh block.
We do not struggle to get the longest of legs in this flap!
Code – XCW
Lengths Available – Standard & +2”
Price Band – B only
JUMPING CONVENTIONAL
Traditional looking Jumping flap with a small removable block located under the very soft padded knee roll.
The heavily oiled butt leather flaps mould quickly to the shape of the horse requiring minimal “breaking in”.
Code – JC
Lengths Available – Standard
Price Band – B only
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