Thorowgood Dressage Saddles...which is right for you?

About Thorowgood

Thorowgood have been making adjustable saddles in Walsall, England for over 35 years. They offer different confirmation designs to suit different builds – cob, standard and high withered. Thorowgood dressage saddles feature the changeable gullet system along with changeable girth straps, helping to achieve the best fit possible. Thorowgood T4's feature a suede effect seat covering, and knee-pads, which is both non-slip and comfortable for the rider. Thorowgood T8's feature a leather seat and knee roll, to give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle.

T4 Dressage

• Built on a dressage specific tree, with movable under the flap thigh blocks this saddle helps the rider maintain a balanced dressage position
• The low profile panels offer closer rider contact and three built in girthing options ensure maximum saddle stability
• Suede-effect seat covering and knee pads, which are non-slip and comfortable for the rider

T4 High Wither Dressage

• Built on a dressage specific tree, with movable under the flap thigh blocks this saddle helps the rider maintain a balanced dressage position
• Deeper gusseted panel ensures maximum clearance along the length of the spine, making this an ideal saddle for high withered, shorter backed horses with wide spinal processes
• Suede-effect seat covering and knee pads, which are non-slip and comfortable for the rider

T4 Cob Dressage

• Specifically made to allow the broader horse to work in comfort.
• 3 girthing option to ensure saddle security
• Close contact panels to enable clear aids between rider and horse, large movable thigh blocks to help achieve a long and secure leg position
• Suede-effect seat covering and knee pads, which are non-slip and comfortable for the rider

T8 Dressage

• Built on a dressage specific tree, with movable under the flap thigh blocks this saddle helps the rider maintain a balanced dressage position
• The low profile panels offer closer rider contact and three built in girthing options ensure maximum saddle stability
• Leather seat and knee pads give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle

T8 Dressage High Wither

• Built on a dressage specific tree, with movable under the flap thigh blocks this saddle helps the rider maintain a balanced dressage position
• Deeper gusseted panels for maximum clearance along the spine which makes this a great saddle for shorter backed, high withered horses, as well as those with wide spinal processes
• Three built in girthing options ensure maximum saddle stability
• Leather seat and knee pads give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle

T8 Dressage Low Profile

• Made especially for the broader horse, to allow them to work in comfort
• Low profile panels offer a closer contact feel for the rider
• Dressage specific tree, with movable under the flap thigh blocks help the rider achieve and maintain a balanced position
• 3 girthing options for saddle stability
• Leather seat and knee rolls give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle

T8 Dressage with Surface Mounted Block

• Built on a dressage specific tree, this saddle will help perfect your dressage seat
• Surface-mounted knee blocks, which are contoured to offer enhanced security in the saddle, without restricting the knees
• 3 girthing options for saddle stability
• Leather seat and knee rolls give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle

T8 Dressage with Surface Mounted Block High Wither

• Designed for the high withered horse, such as Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods, with an open headed tree and panels shaped to give maximum wither clearance
• Built on a dressage specific tree, this saddle will help perfect your dressage seat
• Surface-mounted knee blocks, which are contoured to offer enhanced security in the saddle, without restricting the knees
• 3 girthing options for saddle stability
• Leather seat and knee rolls give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle

T8 Dressage with Surface Mounted Block Low Profile

• Made especially for the broader horse, to allow them to work in comfort
• Low profile panels offer a closer contact feel for the rider
• Built on a dressage specific tree, this saddle will help perfect your dressage seat
• Surface-mounted knee blocks, which are contoured to offer enhanced security in the saddle, without restricting the knees
• 3 girthing options for saddle stability
• Leather seat and knee rolls give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle

Which Thorowgood Dressage Saddle is Right for You?

Deciding which Thorowgood dressage model is right for you will depend on the back/wither profile of your horse, your budget, and if you would like the grippy suede-effect seat, or the feel of an all leather saddle, along with which saddle fits you and your horse.

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