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

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

Wintec saddles are well known for being practical, lightweight, and highly adaptable — making them a popular choice for riders who want comfort, performance, and easy-care materials. 💙

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

Adjustable Gullet System 🔧

One of the most important features of Wintec saddles is the Easy-Change Gullet System.

This allows the width of the saddle to be altered, helping to achieve the best possible 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 looking for long-term flexibility

Being able to change the gullet makes Wintec saddles a versatile option for many horses.

CAIR Cushion Panels – Part of the HART System ☁️

Unlike traditional flocked saddles, Wintec saddles feature CAIR Cushion Panels, which are part of the HART (Horse And Rider Technology) system.

✨ CAIR panels use an air cushion system designed to provide consistent comfort and even pressure distribution.

Benefits include:

☁️ Soft, supportive cushioning
🧩 Even weight distribution across the horse’s back
💙 Reduced pressure points
🏇 Greater freedom of movement

This system helps enhance comfort for the horse while supporting rider balance.

Easy-Change Riser System for Panel Customisation 📏

Did you know Wintec saddles can also be further customised with the Easy-Change Riser System?

This works alongside the CAIR panels to fine-tune the balance and panel contact of the saddle.

Risers can help accommodate:

⬆️ Higher withers needing more lift at the front
🔽 Horses requiring more support through the back
⚖️ Changes in shape as the horse develops muscle

This makes Wintec saddles even more adaptable over time.

Knee Blocks and Rider Support 🦵

Wintec saddles are designed with rider comfort and security in mind, offering supportive features across their range.

Depending on the model, Wintec saddles may include:

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

These features help riders feel balanced and secure in the saddle.

Girthing Options and Stability 🎯

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

Wintec saddles offer practical girthing arrangements designed to suit a variety of horse shapes, helping improve stability and balance during movement.

This can be especially helpful for horses who are:

🔄 Rounder in shape
⬆️ Narrow through the shoulder
🏇 Active and expressive in their movement

Why These Features Matter 💡

Every horse is different, and saddle fit is essential for comfort, performance, and long-term soundness.

Wintec saddles offer:

✅ Adjustable gullets
✅ CAIR Cushion Panels ☁️ (part of the HART system)
✅ Easy-Change Risers for customised balance 📏
✅ Supportive rider design
✅ Lightweight, easy-care practicality

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. 🐴💙