English Saddles, Bridles and Bits
M. Toulouse builds English saddles on the Genesis adjustable tree, so one saddle can be refit as your horse changes, then pairs them with padded leather bridles, curved mouth bits and stirrup leathers made for quiet, close contact.
By the Tack of the Day Product Team · Updated November 2026
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M. Toulouse stirrup leathers cover the whole range, from thin European Style double leather to 2-inch Comfort Width leathers made to cushion the shin.
M. Toulouse stirrup leathers
Double leather, Comfort Width and Platinum stirrup leathers
Riders who switched into an M. Toulouse saddle compare it with the Bates, Stubben and other saddles they rode before, newest review first.
Absolutely love my M. Toulouse saddle! It’s beautifully made, incredibly comfortable, and offers the perfect balance of support and close contact. The leather is soft and high quality, and it fits both my horse and me wonderfully. It’s comfortable enough for everyday riding but still looks gorgeous in the show ring. I couldn’t be happier with it—highly recommend!
I had previously owned a super uncomfortable used bates, and my horse and i both agree this is 1000000 times better.
I don't find myself slipping as I have with other saddles (namely my old stubben).
my trainer even said its a nice saddle, and she only rides in Antares and Devoucoux's!
The M. Toulouse Edit
Each section below covers one reason riders choose M. Toulouse, from Genesis saddles to bits, bridles, leathers, spurs and pads, ending with who the brand suits.
Genesis saddles
M. Toulouse Genesis saddles let you change the tree width with a rotating bolt and set screws, so one saddle can follow a horse through changes in shape. The Genesis Tool Kit holds a wrench for the set screws and a tool for the bolt. The Performance Dressage and Daisi Monoflap Dressage both pair the Genesis Adjustable Tree with wool STP Advantage panels, a sewn-in front knee block and no rear thigh block. The Annice Close Contact suits hunter/jumper and equitation with CFP foam panels, a medium wide twist and removable Velcro knee and thigh blocks. The Optima Chanelle Monoflap Eventing has wool panels that can be re-flocked, a thigh roll and block for large fences, and a slightly forward flap. Riders tell us these saddles feel secure and comfortable, and one reviewer with long femurs likes the longer, more forward flap on her model. Look elsewhere if you want a fixed-tree saddle; the whole point of Genesis is that the fit can be changed.
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What Riders Say
This particular model was built on the Jeninne model tree, and the flaps are longer and more forward to accommodate riders that are long from hip to knee. And my femurs are long, guys. So I quite like the flap situation. It’s really comfortable and secure.
I have a MT as well that I LOVE. I sat in 2. 1 put my in a chair seat and 1 I love. I feel so secure in it and don’t feel like I’m ever fighting the saddle. Everyone who sits in it says the same thing.
You might also look at something wool flocked with an adjustable gullet. M. Toulouse has wool flocking and a dial system for changing the gullet width.
Sat in many saddles, including the premia's close competitor - the stubben roxanne. After sitting in the premia, there really wasn't any competition to begin with.
M. Toulouse Genesis adjustable saddles
Genesis adjustable saddles in dressage, close contact and eventing styles
Curved mouth bits
M. Toulouse curved mouth bits put a simple curve in the mouthpiece so the bit lies flatter on the bars, and the more open tongue area means less pressure for the horse. The Curved Mouth Loose Ring bits come in 14 mm, 16 mm and 18 mm thicknesses, and the 16 mm and 18 mm are also made with a lozenge, a flatter bean-shaped center that is slightly longer to lie smoothly against the tongue. They are German Silver with stainless steel rings, and a Hunter Dee version is also made. Bit size is the measurement between the rings, while thickness is the diameter of the mouthpiece where it meets the ring, so measure both before you order. Rinse after every ride. Look elsewhere if your horse needs a jointed or specialized mouthpiece; these are simple curved snaffles.
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M. Toulouse curved mouth bits
Curved mouth loose ring bits in 14, 16 and 18 mm
Bridles, leathers, girths
M. Toulouse padded bridles are made in Italian and European leather with cutaway comfort around the poll and ears. The Hybrid Dressage Bridle works like a flash with a more anatomical noseband and a softly padded browband and crown that reduces pressure behind the ears, and the Pole Freedom Snaffle Bridle raises the crown to keep contact off the top of the head. The Classic Figure 8 Bridle has a quick-change padded figure 8 noseband for jumping and cross country. For stirrup leathers, the European Style Double Leather has a thin soft covering over nylon webbing, the Platinum Double Leather wraps soft leather around nylon webbing with curved buckles, and Comfort Width leathers are 2 inches wide to cushion the shin. Contour Shaped Padded Leather Girths add roller buckles and double elastic ends. Wipe leather down after each ride. Look elsewhere if you want an unpadded, classic plain bridle.
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M. Toulouse bridles and reins
Padded bridles, double leather stirrup leathers and girths
Spurs and pads
M. Toulouse spurs are short, simple and sized for the ring, from the Child's Tom Thumb at 1/2 inch boot to tip to the Fine tooth Rowel at 3/4 inch. Pick by length and rider age, and check your rulebook: the listing notes the USEF maximum of 2 inches and the FEI limit of 4 cm from boot to tip, with a lower limit and no rowels for children and pony riders. The Superior AP No-Slip Comfort Flo Saddle Pad has a silicone-printed 3D mesh layer that cushions the back and moves air, a Teflon coated stain resistant micro suede top and a bamboo underside to manage sweat. The non-slip surface is meant to hold the saddle in place without extra billet straps. Machine wash on a front-load washer and air dry. Look elsewhere if you need a shaped or sheepskin pad.
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Who it suits
M. Toulouse saddles and tack suit English riders who want an adjustable tree and a choice of seat, twist and block setups, from the Annice for the hunter/jumper ring to the Daisi for dressage. Tree shape and balance differ from model to model, so choose by model, not just the brand name, and sit in the one you plan to buy. Seat sizes run from 16.5 to 18.5, with 17.5 and 18.5 Long Flap options for longer legs. Pair your saddle with a Genesis Tool Kit, a bridle that suits your discipline and leathers in the width you prefer. Look elsewhere if you want fixed-tree saddles, western tack or non-English equipment.
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Questions riders ask
M. Toulouse Genesis saddles use an adjustable tree: a long-handled wrench loosens the set screws, a second tool turns the rotating bolt that widens or narrows the tree, then you retighten. The Genesis Tool Kit includes both tools and a QR code for instructions. Shop the Genesis saddles.
M. Toulouse stirrup leathers are listed in 3/4 inch and 1 inch widths, plus 2-inch Comfort Width, in lengths from 48 to 65 inches. Match the length to your saddle and leg, and choose the width that suits your boot. Shop stirrup leathers.
Bit size is the measurement between the rings, so measure your current bit between its rings and compare it to the listed size. Thickness is the diameter of the mouthpiece at the ring: 14, 16 or 18 mm. Shop curved mouth bits.
Yes, M. Toulouse makes the Daisi Monoflap Dressage Saddle and the Optima Chanelle Monoflap Eventing Saddle, both with the Genesis adjustable tree and wool panels. Check the seat depth and block setup for your discipline. Shop saddles.