Hayley has spent four years based with Isabell Werth, under whose guidance she successfully represented Australia at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, achieving individual 18th place. About her new partnership with Bates Saddles Hayley says, “I am excited and honoured to be part of the Bates team, being based in Europe it’s great to be an ambassador or an Australian saddle brand that is truly international.  My saddle is of the utmost importance along with training, health and fitness to enable us to perform at our best.”

Hayley is now based at Stall Ramseier in picturesque Switzerland where she continues to live her dream of riding and competing dressage in Europe in the lead up to the 2010 World Equestrian Games and also 2012 Olympic Games. Whilst her location has changed, her saddle has not. Hayley explains, “Over my riding career, I have ridden in many different saddles, however I was immediately impressed by the Bates IsabelI. The Isabell saddle allows for improved communication between horse and rider. This ensures my horses continue to feel free and soft in the back and I have an even greater connection and understanding as to what is happening underneath me.” 

Ron Bates, of Bates Saddles said of the sponsorship, “Hayley is a loyal advocate of Bates Saddles with CAIR and we are delighted to welcome her into our team. It is imperative that our sponsored rider’s genuinely believe in our saddles. Working alongside elite riders of Hayley’s calibre is invaluable in our quest to deliver saddles of unparalleled performance.”

Bates Australia is driven by a philosophy of true innovation solely focused on performance of saddles for both horse and rider. Bates has earned their reputation as the industry leaders in innovation with the revolutionary CAIR Cushion System and EASY-CHANGE Gullet System, and are the most technologically advanced in the world.

Bates saddles are available through Horseland and other leading saddleries. To find your nearest stockist visit www.batessaddles.com