Thorowgood
T9 Original GP
Colour: Black
Changeable Gullet: N/M to XW/XXW
Gullet Bar Type: R-Bar
If you like a little more room in the seat, you’ll appreciate the more open feel of this saddle, and the generous flap which can accommodate a variety of leg sizes and shapes.
- Gorgeous soft leather on all the 'contact points': seat, skirt and knee pads
- The flap is forward cut enough to allow for jumping and cross-country, as well as schooling and hacking
- Adjustable and changeable Velcro knee block to fine tune leg support
- Made in England and flocked with 100% British wool
Changeable Gullet
Easily change the gullet bar to best fit the width of the horse’s withers
Gullet Bar Widths
NB: There are two gullet bar lengths (R and S type) to suit the specific tree designs. *XXW (Silver) size is available in S-Bar only.
Step 1: Use the hex key to remove the 2 screws at the front of each panel.
Step 2: Slide the panel off the point of the tree.
Step 3: Unscrew all four bolts in the gullet bar and remove the gullet bar.
Step 4: Insert different width of gullet bar. Insert all four bolts by hand then secure. Use the indent in the tree to position the bar facing the right way.
Only SimaTree gullet bars are suitable for Thorowgood saddles. You must NOT use any other bar in your Thorowgood saddle.
The S-Bar and R-Bars are not interchangeable. You must use the correct bar for your saddle model.
Multiple Girthing Options
GP models are fitted with three girth straps. The point (front) strap and second strap are stitched, the third strap is moveable. This changeable girthing arrangement allows saddle stability to be optimised instantly.
Begin by girthing in the neutral position using the second and third billet. (NOTE: This is the same as girthing on the first and third billets on a saddle with a conventional girthing system)
If you find the saddle slips forward, you can use straps 1 and 3
If the back of the saddle lifts away from the horse’s back, move the third strap onto the floating balance position and use straps 2 and 4
For increased stability you can use straps 1 and 4
NEVER girth using positions 1 & 2. This causes saddle instability and potential discomfort for your horse.
Changeable Girth Straps
The moveable girth strap can be positioned on the back ring to achieve optimal saddle stability
Step 1: Feed the strap through the ring with the point upwards and the top side of the strap facing down against the sweat flap.
Step 2: Curl the strap round and through the webbing loop
Step 3: Pull the strap tight ensuring the webbing loop lies flat against the top of the strap. (Reverse the above steps to remove a girth strap).
1. Clean and feed the leather parts of the saddle (seat, skirt and knee rolls) with a cream conditioner (we recommend Rapide Leathergel). If necessary, wipe off any dirt with a damp cloth first.
2. Wipe down the non-leather sections (flap and panels) with warm water and a cloth. A mild detergent can be used to remove stubborn dirt. These areas require no further products or conditioners. Remember to clean all surfaces.
3. Avoid products that are glycerine or oil based, or those that contain alcohol (such as spray cleaners)
4. If your saddle has leather stirrup straps, take care NOT to apply saddle soap or conditioner to the surface which comes into contact with the saddle flap.
5. Always allow your saddle to dry naturally. Do not use external heat sources and don't put it on a radiator, or hot pipes.
Features of THOROWGOOD Saddles
There’s a Thorowgood Saddle designed to fit your horse whatever his size or shape.
The material we use for the panels of our saddles is sometimes referred to as technical leather, because of its closeness to leather in both look and feel
- The ability to flex and adapt while still maintaining its integrity and shape
- So easy to care for - customers simply need to remove any dirt with a damp cloth or soft brush.
- Excellent tear and rub resistance
- Recyclable and ecologically sound - produced with minimal environmental impact
Easily change the gullet bar to best fit the width of the horse’s withers.
Over 40 years of saddle making expertise in Walsall.
It couldn't be easier to look after your Thorowgood saddle
Saddles specifically designed to fit different conformations.
We use pure wool from English Jacob sheep in the panels. Two reinforced access slots to allow the wool stuffing in the panel to be easily adjusted
Reposition the blocks to give bespoke support and comfort for the rider's leg.
Position the girth straps to achieve optimal saddle stability
Fitting Advice
This advice intended as a guide only and cannot be a substitute for advice from an authorised Thorowgood saddle fitter.
Horses can change shape, so check the fit of your saddle regularly.
How to correctly fit a Thorowgood Saddle
Our step-by-step guide showing you how to correctly fit a Thorowgood saddle
Fitting your horses conformation
Assess your horse's requirements with the aid of this guide
