Are Wintecs good saddles?
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.
Are Wintec saddles good for high withered horses?
Designed especially for a high withered horse! Achieving clearance, stability, and a balanced seat on high wither horses has never been easier with this revolutionary design that keeps horse and rider in close contact.
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.
What country are Bates Saddles made in?
Now, all Bates’ R&D and marketing is done in Perth, but the saddles are sent directly from the factory in Vietnam to dressage and recreational horse riders around the world.
How do you saddle a high-withered horse?
For tack, a high-withered horse will need a saddle that has good clearance, such as a saddle with a high pommel design. This will offer more room for the shoulder and the withers to move around while reducing the chance of friction.
What is gullet size on Western saddles?
Gullet Size A standard gullet measures 7 inches and is the most common measurement found in saddles described as having “full quarter horse bars”. Any gullet that measures larger than 7 inches is considered to be wide.
Can you change the gullet in a Wintec saddle?
Whether you’ve purchased a new horse, a new saddle, or your horse has simply changed shape; there will come a time when you will need to change the gullet in your Wintec or Bates saddle. Changing a gullet can be daunting, but it doesn’t need to be.