Ashley & Clark is an older brand of traditional, classically styled English saddles. While no longer in large-scale production, they remain popular on the used market as durable, wool-flocked all-purpose, jumping, and dressage saddles. They are traditionally built on a wood and steel spring tree with a classic British architecture.
 
This particular Carlisle features a 16.5" seat, Medium tree, and flaps measuring approximately 17" long × 13" wide. The relatively long dressage flap encourages a classical, elongated leg position, while the supportive knee area helps stabilize the rider without requiring an excessively restrictive seat.
 
The Carlisle's traditional dressage configuration makes it suitable for dressage schooling, flatwork, and riders who prefer the feel of a conventional English-built saddle rather than the heavily blocked configuration found on many contemporary dressage saddles.
 
Specifications
• Brand: Ashley & Clarke
• Model: Carlisle
• Discipline: Dressage
• Seat Size: 16.5"
• Tree Width: Medium
• Flap Length: 17"
• Flap Width: 13"
• Flap Measurement: 17"L × 13"W
• Flap Style: Long dressage flap
• Knee Support: Traditional supportive dressage knee area
• Construction: Leather
• Style: Traditional English dressage construction
• Factory / Identification Markings: 3 / 27 / 59
• Suitable For: Dressage, Flatwork & Classical Schooling
 
Horse Fit
With its Medium tree, this Carlisle should be considered as a starting point for a horse with a moderate-width back and shoulder profile rather than an exceptionally narrow or broad horse.
The actual fit will depend on the horse's wither shape, topline, shoulder angle, panel contact, and the current condition of the saddle. The Medium designation should therefore be treated as the manufacturer's starting width rather than a guarantee of fit.
 
The combination of a 16.5" seat and relatively long 17" flap may be particularly useful for a smaller-seat rider who still requires additional flap length for a longer leg.