The Stübben Genesis is a premium dressage saddle designed to combine a secure, balanced rider position with the durability, traditional craftsmanship, and fitting capability for which Stübben saddles are known.
This particular Genesis features a generous 18" seat, 28 cm tree, Biomex seat, and flaps measuring approximately 16.5" long × 13" wide. The 28 cm tree is on the narrower end of Stübben's traditional centimeter-based tree range and is best advertised using the actual factory measurement rather than relying solely on a generic Narrow designation.
One of the most notable features is Stübben's Biomex seat system. Biomex incorporates anatomically shaped cushioning into the seat to provide targeted support around the rider's seat bones while reducing concentrated pressure through the coccyx and surrounding structures. It is designed to improve rider comfort while maintaining a balanced dressage position.
The Genesis features wool-flocked panels, allowing a qualified saddle fitter to adjust panel volume, balance, and contact for the individual horse. Wool flocking also allows the panels to be maintained and rebalanced as the horse's musculature changes over time.
The long dressage flaps and supportive knee area encourage a classical leg position, while the Genesis' seat and narrow-twist design provide security without excessive bulk beneath the rider.
Specifications
• Brand: Stübben
• Model: Genesis
• Discipline: Dressage
• Seat Size: 18"
• Tree Width: 28 cm
• Approximate Tree Category: Narrow
• Seat Technology: Stübben Biomex
• Panels: Wool flocked
• Flap Length: 16.5"
• Flap Width: 13"
• Flap Measurement: 16.5"L × 13"W
• Flap: Long dressage configuration
• Knee Support: Supportive dressage knee area
• Construction: Premium leather
• Serial Number: S782128
• Suitable For: Dressage, Competition, Flatwork & Classical Schooling
Horse Fit
The 28 cm Stübben tree makes this saddle a starting point for a narrower horse with more defined withers and a narrower upper back/shoulder profile. Potential candidates may include Thoroughbreds, Thoroughbred-type sport horses, narrower warmbloods, some Arabians, and other horses with higher or more prominent withers and relatively narrow backs.
The wool-flocked panels provide additional fitting flexibility. A qualified saddle fitter can adjust panel volume and balance to improve contact with the individual horse, although flocking cannot compensate for an inappropriate underlying tree width or tree shape.
Rider Fit
The combination of an 18" seat and 16.5"L × 13"W flaps provides a generous seat while retaining a moderately proportioned dressage flap.
The Biomex seat is particularly valuable for riders who spend substantial time in the saddle or prefer additional anatomical cushioning through the seat bones and coccyx region.
About Stubben:
Stübben is a historic European saddle manufacturer founded in 1894. The company is known for durable construction, traditional craftsmanship, and a broad range of tree widths and fitting configurations.
The Genesis represents a more modern Stübben dressage design while retaining traditional features such as wool-flocked panels and centimeter-based tree sizing. The addition of the Biomex seat system distinguishes it from many of Stübben's more traditional dressage models.
