It will be worth the wait! Bates saddles featuring the Luxe Leather upgrade may take up to 12 weeks for delivery, while the finest calf leather available is selected just for you! The Bates Caprilli Close Contact+ with Luxe Leather features soft and grippy double-lined Opulence leather for optimal stability, balance and comfort in the saddle. Broad and tapered panels offer tremendous support for the horses working muscles, enabling their greater freedom of movement. Upgrade to this Luxe Leather model to experience the prestige of owning a Bates saddle made especially for you! Your saddle will be covered in decadent and supremely grippy Luxe Leather, hand-selected from the finest calf leather in the world. Special order your new saddle in Luxe Leather for the ultimate in comfort and total luxury. Featuring world-leading performance systems, the CAIR Cushion System and the EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution to offer the ultimate in ease of fitting and comfort for your horse. These revolutionary systems work together to provide a custom fit and a fluid cushioning to hug your horses individual conformation for even weight distribution over the entire length of the panel.