Did You Know? – Key Features in a Thorowgood Saddle 🐴✨

Did You Know? – Key Features in a Thorowgood Saddle 🐴✨

🎥 In this video, we’ll take a look at the different adjustment options available in Thorowgood saddles, and how they can help you achieve the perfect fit for your horse.

Thorowgood saddles are known for being lightweight, practical, and highly adaptable, making them a popular choice for riders looking for comfort, flexibility, and great value. 💙

When choosing or fitting a Thorowgood saddle, there are several key features that help make them suitable for a wide variety of horses.

Adjustable Gullet System 🔧

One of the most recognisable features of Thorowgood saddles is the changeable gullet system.

This allows the width of the saddle to be adjusted, helping to achieve a better fit as your horse changes shape over time.

This is especially useful for:

🐴 Young or developing horses
⚖️ Horses gaining or losing condition
🔄 Horses that change shape seasonally
📈 Riders wanting long-term flexibility

Being able to adjust the gullet makes Thorowgood saddles a versatile choice for many horses.

Wool Flocked Panels – Adjustable Comfort 🐑🪶

Unlike air-panel systems, Thorowgood saddles feature wool flocked panels, which are ideal for fine-tuning fit.

✨ Wool flocking can be adjusted by a qualified saddle fitter over time, making it easier to maintain comfort and balance as your horse develops.

Benefits include:

🐑 A softer, mouldable fit
🧩 Even pressure distribution along the back
🔧 Ongoing adjustability throughout the saddle’s life
💙 Improved comfort for horses with changing shape

Wool flocked panels are one of the key reasons Thorowgood saddles are so popular for growing and developing horses.

Knee Blocks and Rider Support 🦵

Thorowgood saddles are designed to support rider position and security, with block options depending on the model.

You may find:

🔒 Supportive fixed knee blocks for stability
✨ Comfortable designs to encourage correct alignment
🏇 Options suited for jumping, dressage, and general purpose riding

These features help riders feel balanced and secure, whether schooling or competing.

Girthing Options and Stability 🎯

Girthing plays an important role in keeping the saddle stable and correctly positioned.

Many Thorowgood saddles offer practical girthing arrangements designed to suit different horse shapes, helping to improve balance and prevent unwanted movement.

This can be especially helpful for horses who are:

🔄 Rounder or wider
⬆️ Narrow through the shoulder
🏇 Active in their movement

A well-designed girthing system can make a big difference to overall saddle stability.

Why These Features Matter 💡

Every horse is unique, and achieving the correct saddle fit is essential for comfort, performance, and long-term soundness.

Thorowgood saddles offer:

✅ Adjustable gullets
✅ Wool flocked panels 🐑 for custom fit adjustments
✅ Supportive rider block options
✅ Lightweight, practical design
✅ Flexible stability features

All working together to help deliver a secure, comfortable fit for both horse and rider. 🐎✨

🎥 Watch the video now to find out more about the fitting and adjustment options available throughout the Wintec range, and how they can help you achieve the perfect fit for your horse. 🐴💙