Like the Academic seat this Seat will suit the Classical Dressage Rider that wants more room in the seat without constriction. The difference is the cantle is from a Deep seat whereas the Academic is from a Extra Deep. This gives a slightly lower and more round appearance that some customers prefer. The feel is like a jumping seat in that it has a flatter middle that allows the rider to move their seat backwards or forwards more so than would be achievable in say an Extra Deep seat.