Ranyhyn
Well-Known Member
I might be looking into a wintec, how easy are the gullets to change yourself?
And does anyone know the width of a blue gullet?
Ta
And does anyone know the width of a blue gullet?
Ta
Wintec gullets - easy to change?
- Thread starter Ranyhyn
- Start date
Apercrumbie
Well-Known Member
They are pretty easy to change - takes 5-10 min depending on how good you are with a screwdriver!!! I think the blue is medium-narrow but dont completely rely on that!
As saddles, Wintecs are great because they fit so many horses and if your horse changes shape you just change the gullet! They are great value and comfy to ride on!!
As saddles, Wintecs are great because they fit so many horses and if your horse changes shape you just change the gullet! They are great value and comfy to ride on!!
Ranyhyn
Well-Known Member
Just had a look and the blue is the medium wide - but wondering really if its say 7.5/8/9" wide. Trying to find the info online as we speak.
Thanks
Thanks
Eira
Well-Known Member
Blue is MW
They are easy to change but you need two pairs of hands !
They are easy to change but you need two pairs of hands !
Ranyhyn
Well-Known Member
I have 9 tails.
He's changed size so much between when I had him and now, I think he may just be one of those that fluctuates a lot, so thinking it might be prudent to have an adjustable saddle
Oh I am clever.
Plus its cheaper, which is always a consideration
He's changed size so much between when I had him and now, I think he may just be one of those that fluctuates a lot, so thinking it might be prudent to have an adjustable saddle
Plus its cheaper, which is always a consideration
Eira
Well-Known Member
Wise thinking
If Sol is ever rideable again , I shall be replacing her saddle with a wintec/bates
And if I get a new pony Bates saddles are the way forward
If Sol is ever rideable again , I shall be replacing her saddle with a wintec/bates
And if I get a new pony Bates saddles are the way forward
teddyt
Well-Known Member
As long as you are aware that just changing the gullet is only part of the fit of the saddle. Changing the width at the front doesnt do anything about the panel type, this must fit too. On more horses than not wintecs sit up at the back, with the panel rising up off the back. This creates a pivot point on the panel and more pressure. The cair panels also tend to be quite hard IMO. As with any saddle you need to make a thorough assessment of fit. The changeable gullets are very useful but dont necessarily guarantee a good fit, its just not as simple as that
Ranyhyn
Well-Known Member
I don't think anyone/anything guarentees a good fit TBH.
teddyt
Well-Known Member
Youre right there kitsune but there has been alot of marketing put into the changeable gullets and i have come across so many people that think they are the answer to everything. They appeal to people because it seems a simple and cheap option to just change a gullet and not the saddle if the horse changes shape. Just wanted to make the point that there is more to it than that
Ranyhyn
Well-Known Member
Thats true.
Mind you I remember the good old days when we had ponies who we'd just check the saddle was off the withers, gave clearance to the spine and you could run your hand down the front - and off you trotted. I often wonder what was so different about those horses, to the horses of today who have everything checked, fitted, verified, certified, poked proded and jabbed....?
Mind you I remember the good old days when we had ponies who we'd just check the saddle was off the withers, gave clearance to the spine and you could run your hand down the front - and off you trotted. I often wonder what was so different about those horses, to the horses of today who have everything checked, fitted, verified, certified, poked proded and jabbed....?