Features of Thorowgood Saddles

Why
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horse needs a saddle that suits
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his breed or type and which can be
straps
adjusted should his condition change
with workload, season or age.
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Thorowgood has the answer.
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Features of Thorowgood Saddles
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fit the width of the
horse’s withers.
the rider’s leg.
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Position the girth
straps to achieve
optimal saddle
stability.
Saddles
specifically
designed to
fit different
conformations.
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straps
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with real
access slots to leather
allow the stuffing
in the panel to be
easily adjusted.
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Testing Results
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The Thorowgood
range of saddles has undergone rigorous
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evaluation by the Society of Master Saddlers’ Pliance
pressure-mapping system which proved that:
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`` Pressure under Thorowgood saddles is almost half of the maximum
considered permissible.
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`` Thorowgood saddles have an extremely large contact
area over the
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horse’s back, so important for weight distribution.
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A Thorowgood saddle showing
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medium LOW
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Pressure PSI
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0.73 1.02
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1.45 1.45
2.18 2.18
5.08 6.53
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Features
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Changeable Gullet
Easily change the gullet bar to best fit the width of the horse’s withers
Gullet Bar
Widths:
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XXW
XW / XXW
XW
W / XW
W
M/W
girth
NB: There are two gullet bar lengths (R and S type) to suit the specific tree designs
straps
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1
3
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N/M
4
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blocks
`` Step 1: Use the hex key
to remove the 2 screws at
the front of each panel.
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`` Step 2: Slide the panel off
the point of the tree.
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`` Step 3: Unscrew all
4
England
bolts in the gullet bar and
remove the gullet bar.
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`` Step 4: Insert different
width of gullet bar. Insert all
4 bolts by hand then secure.
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Position the girth straps to achieve optimal saddle stability
medium
wither
high
wither `` Always girth in the neutral
position (2 & 3) when the
saddle is first ridden.
If the saddle moves
forwards use positions
1 & 3.
1
1
2
`` If the saddle lifts at
the back use 2 & 4.
For increased stability,
on a round barrelled /
flat backed horse,
use positions 1 & 4.
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`` Step 1: Feed the strap
through the ring with the point
upwards and the top side of
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strap face down against
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the sweat flap.
`` Step 2: Curl the strap
round and through the
webbing loop.
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ensuring the webbing loop
lies flat against the top of the
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strap. (Reverse
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straps
steps to remove
a girth strap).
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We advise that saddle fitting is carried out by a saddle fitter
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Conformation Design
Saddles specifically designed to fit different conformations
high
wither
low
wither
High withered horse
medium
wither
low
wither
high
wither
Standard build horse
Cob type horse
Key fitting concerns related to different breeds / types of horse
Clearance of the spine without
pinching and saddle balance
Relatively easy to fit but bearing
surface should be maximised
Saddle stability and minimising
bulk between horse and rider
Wither heights and back shapes
Prominent wither and
slender bodied
Medium wither and
average build
Low withered, flat backed and
big barrelled
Key features
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Deep front and rear gussets
ensure good wither clearance
Standard depth gussets provide
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a balanced fit
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front
gussets
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Saddle Size Guide
To find the perfect Thorowgood saddle for your
horse you will need two measurements:
Back Width. This refers to the shape across his
back which can vary from narrow to extra-wide
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`` A helper to hold your horse on firm,
level ground
`` A piece of chalk
`` A flexicurve, available from your nearest stockist or
an art or office supply shop, measuring 65cm.
A piece of stiff wire cut to the same length is a
good alternative
`` A pen
To determine the width of your horse or pony’s
back, lay your shaped flexicurve on top of this
guide. Line up the centre with the red cross and
draw along the inside of the arch, continuing
6” (15cms) down each side in the colour coded
areas at either end of the chart.
Read your horse’s width fitting using the colour
coded key on the next page. If you are in any
doubt consult your local stockist or qualified
saddle fitter for more advice.
Gullet Bar Widths:
XXW XW / XXW
XW
W / XW
W
M / W
M
N/M
Step 1
Step 2
Make sure your horse is
standing four-square with
his head up and looking
straight ahead. From the
nearside (left), feel for the
top edge of his shoulderblade (scapula) with your
fingers. Lifting the nearside
foreleg will help you find
the scapula if you are
not sure.
When you have located
the highest point of the
scapula, use the chalk to
mark a point roughly three
fingers’ width behind it
(towards the direction of
the tail).
Step 3
Step 4
Taking this mark as your
starting point, mould your
flexicurve up and over
the withers.
Lift the flexicurve gently
and put it down in exactly
the same place – it should
settle snugly if it has been
moulded correctly. Transfer
the shaped flexicurve onto
the back
width chart and
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draw along the inside.
NB: There are two gullet bar lengths
(R and S type) to suit the specific tree designs
Squeeze and shape
the flexicurve so it hugs
the contours of the Saddles
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