Thorowgood
T9 Monoflap XC
Colour: Black, Brown
Changeable Gullet: N/M to XW/XXW
Gullet Bar Type: R-Bar
Imagine the luxury of riding on a professional-looking hybrid leather saddle that’s ultra lightweight with a super sleek appearance and really close contact feel. Well that’s what the Thorowgood T9 Monoflap XC offers, along with being extremely comfortable for the horse and supportive for the rider.
- Low-cantle allows you to easily manoeuvre your weight and maintain your centre of balance over a fence
- Small surface-mounted blocks offer excellent support without restricting your position across country
- Gorgeous soft leather on all the 'contact points': seat, skirt and knee pads
- Unique monoflap girthing options help the saddle fitter achieve optimum stability
- 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
We always recommend seeking advice from a saddle fitter when selecting the most appropriate girthing option
Start with the straps through the sleeve and if the saddle remains stable when the horse is moving, put the girth straps through the neutral slots
If the saddle slips forward, the forward slots can be used
The back slots should be used if the saddle slips back
Only use the splayed option when further stability is required, and seek advice from your saddle fitter
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
