Select and adjust the Wintec saddle correctly
With many saddle suppliers it is impossible for you as a horse owner to adapt the saddle to the horse yourself, a saddler is always necessary for this. Some manufacturers now offer systems in which you as a tab can make rough adjustments yourself Gullets and blocks can be made to better fit yourself and the horse enable. One of them is the Australian brand Wintec.
Wintec saddles - that's what sets the brand apart
In the beginning, saddles of the Wintec brand were best known for the new types of synthetic materials, the offer a lower selling price than classic leather saddles and are much easier to care for. Dressage, jumping and all-round saddles as well as models for trekking, trail riding or racing and riding cushions for children are offered. Most models can be individually adapted afterwards.
- Synthetic materials make Wintec saddles weatherproof and easy to clean. Accessories and straps made from these materials are also available.
- The interchangeable gullet allows the rider to adapt the chamber width of the saddle to the horse. The different sizes are indicated by colors.
- In many models, the knee rolls, i.e. the support pads that hold the rider's leg in position, are attached using Velcro and can be exchanged. So the saddle can be adapted to different rider needs.
- Lately, many of the popular saddle models are also available as a variant with air cushions. They should distribute the rider's weight more evenly on the horse's back. According to the manufacturer, fine adjustments can still be made by the saddler with this system.
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This is how a Wintec saddle is fitted
The saddles from the Australian manufacturer can be purchased from local specialist dealers, mail order companies, mobile saddlers and also on the used market. Local specialist shops and saddlers often offer a professional adjustment, which is often included in the purchase price. If you want to adjust the saddle yourself, you can purchase a special template beforehand, which will be used to determine the size of the gullet.
- Using the template, the size of the gullet is determined according to the enclosed instructions at the front end of the saddle position. At the purchase the required gullet can also be ordered.
- The length of the contact surface should be chosen so that the saddle rests as large as possible, but in no case reaches the lumbar spine.
- The seat is measured in inches and should be chosen according to the size of the rider. For adults, the size 17.5 is common, taller people should choose a seat size of 18 or 18.5.
- Even if the saddle can be roughly adjusted by yourself, it is advisable to have a saddler make fine adjustments.
Wintec saddles are relatively inexpensive, practical and very suitable for various purposes Horses and tabs to be customized. With advice from specialist staff, you can be sure that the saddle fits the horse and does not lead to uncomfortable pressure points. Saddlers are happy to make adjustments to used saddles at a reasonable price. A suitable saddle ensures a relaxed, easy-going horse.
