17 inch Thorowgood T8 High Wither Dressage with Surface Mounted Block HDS Black Adjustable

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Discover how this saddle can be adjusted to fit your horse

This saddle offers a range of adjustment options designed to fine-tune the fit for both horse and rider. Watch the video to explore features such as adjustable gullets, panel options, stirrup bar positioning, and girthing configuration, and see how small changes can make a big difference. Watch Here.

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Typically fits:

This saddle typically works on horses with a standard to high back profile and high withers.
It features a deep rear gusset, which helps balance the high wither at the front.
It also features movable girth straps which can help achieve a better fit.
This saddle is wool flocked, which means your fitter can make minor adjustments to fit your horse.
It also features an adjusatble gullet tree, therefore the width can easily be altered by swapping out the gullet bars.

Please note the below features of this model are as standard from new.
Please check the photos and condition details to see if there are any differences shown such as missing knee blocks for example.

• Dressage specific tree
• Variable girthing options for saddle stability, including point and balance strap
• Changeable gullet bar for easy adjustment as your horse changes shape takes gullets from Narrow Medium - X Wide -XX Wide
• Dual flap
• Surface-mounted knee blocks
• Close Contact Feel
• Open headed tree and panels specially shaped to give maximum wither clearance
• Suitable for high wither horses

• Discipline: Dressage
• Flap type: Dual Flap
• Material: Part Leather / Synthetic
• Panel type: Wool Flocked
• Wither profile: High
• Tree type: SIMA tree - R Bar
• Specifications:
  • Flap length: 16.5
• RRP: vs Our Price: £ 695.00 vs. £ 530.00

Very good condition
Left flap has light wear
Right flap has light wear

This saddle is classed as GRADE 5: Used saddle. Average condition. Showing obvious signs of use and wear. Will likely include scuffs/marks/discolouration as highlighted in photos.

This saddle features surface-mounted thigh blocks which are contoured to provide enhanced in-saddle security for the rider without restriction of the knees. The dressage specific tree is designed to help you perfect your dressage seat, making schooling and competing more satisfying. The quality leather seat and knee pads give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle without the expense. The deeper gusseted panel ensures maxiumum clearance along the length of the spine, making this saddle ideal for shorter backed, high withered horses and those with wide spinal processes. There are three girthing options which enable the saddle to be girthed according to the horse’s movement.

Overall a super dressage saddle providing the rider super support, whilst having the freedom and ease of adjusting the width as required.

From new - SimaTree saddle tree (conforms to BS 7875) is guaranteed for five years.
Materials and workmanship on all products are guaranteed for twelve months subject to fair wear and tear.
Repairs and alterations should only be carried out by authorised stockists.
Please keep your sales receipt and complete the registration form on Thorowgood Saddles website to register your saddle for its guarantee.

Second hand from The Saddle Bank - 6 month soundness warranty is provided on all second hand saddles. Saddles are sold sound, and we expect a saddle with an average amount of use to have many years of use. Warranty is only valid on saddles which have been well cared for, and maintained by the purchaser, and does not include accidental damage, fire, or theft. Any alterations made by a saddle fitter or owner will deem the warranty invalid as the person who has made such changes is responsible for the safety of the saddle.

• Saddle inspection report so you know your saddle has been checked and inspected
• 6 month warranty on all secondhand saddles*
• Manufacturer's warranty on all new saddles
• Guaranteed buy back price within 9 months**
• 5 Day UK Mainland Trial
• FREE ‘Secrets of Selling your Saddle’ eBook to help you sell your old saddles
• FAST delivery worldwide
• 1 hour delivery timeslot for UK mainland clients
• Tracking information provided for overseas clients
• Option to accessorise your saddle
• Friendly customer support team to help you answer any questions and queries

*6 month soundness warranty is provided on all second hand saddles. Saddles are sold sound, and we expect a saddle with an average amount of use to have many years of use. Warranty is only valid on saddles which have been well cared for, and maintained by the purchaser, and does not include accidental damage, fire, or theft. Any alterations made by a saddle fitter or owner will deem the warranty invalid as the person who has made such changes is responsible for the safety of the saddle.
**Guaranteed buy back price is offered on all saddles within 9 months of the original purchase date. The price offered is 20% less the purchase price of second hand saddles, and 35% less the purchase price of new saddles. The guaranteed buy back price is also condition dependent, and the saddle must be in a comparable condition to guarantee the price. The Guaranteed buy back price is only available to UK mainland clients.

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