Are Wintec dressage saddles good?
The Wintec 500 AP (All Purpose) is a fabulous saddle for everyday riding, schooling, hacking and great for jumping and dressage too! The saddle provides you with a secure position, and supportive seat, with the comfort and grip of the most supple, and durable leather-look which is very easy to keep clean and maintain.
How much does a Wintec dressage saddle weigh?
14.1 pounds
Weighing just 14.1 pounds, the Wintec 500 with HART is also a joy to handle. HART delivers: Protective cushioning through the CAIR® Cushion Panel System. It uses air to distribute the rider’s weight fluidly across the horse’s back.
Is Wintec owned by Bates?
Bates Australia is the parent company to Bates Saddles and Wintec. The family-owned business, located in Perth, Western Australia, has expanded into many international markets and can now be found in 36 countries around the world.
Is Wintec and Bates the same?
Arena saddles are part of the Saddlery Brands International family. This is the same company that owns Bates and Wintec, which are extremely popular brands of saddle all over the world.
What does high withers look like?
High Withers The bump where its shoulder blades meet between the neck and the back is taller than average, causing a sharp angle from the tip of its withers to its shoulders. A high-withered horse also has a slightly narrower back compared to a horse with normal withers.
Are Bates and Wintec Saddles the same?
Where are Wintec Saddles manufactured?
Australian
Known for producing the first synthetic saddles, Wintec Saddles is an Australian saddle company that combines world-leasing innovations with high-tech materials to create lightweight, weatherproof saddles that are easy to maintain.
How long does a dressage saddle last?
15 to 20 years
Schleese says today’s saddles typically last at least 15 to 20 years. Starting with high-quality leather and a well-crafted tree, that can extend to a half-century or more.
Do all Bates Saddles have CAIR?
CAIR Cushion System: The CAIR Cushion System is patented exclusively to Bates & Wintec saddles so this is something you won’t find anywhere else. It basically means that the traditional fillings within the saddle are replaced with air.
Does my horse need a high wither saddle?
Many Thoroughbreds and other athletic riding types sport high withers that make saddle fitting difficult and require a high wither saddle. On an initial inspection you may assess the withers of a horse and immediately consider a narrow saddle but this is generally a misconception.
How should a dressage saddle fit the rider?
The saddle must give adequate clearance to the horse’s withers so that it doesn’t rub. Place one of your hands perpendicular to the ground and slide it into place between the withers and the pommel. You should be able to fit two to three fingers into the space without difficulty.
Where should a saddle sit on a high withered horse?
Just because your horse has high withers does not mean your saddle can be resting on them. The saddle should still clear your horse’s withers almost an inch (2-3 fingers). If the saddle is sitting too high on your horse (more than an inch off the withers), the saddle is too narrow.