Thorowgood
T9 Pony Long Leg
Colour: Black, Brown
Changeable Gullet: N/M to XXW
Gullet Bar Type: S-Bar
The perfect solution for leggy teenagers who need a smaller seat size, but a forward-cut flap to accommodate their length of leg. Also perfect for petite adults on ponies or short-coupled horses.
- Gorgeous soft leather on all the 'contact points': seat, skirt and knee pads
- The flap on this model is forward cut to accommodate a longer leg and is also great for jumping and cross-country
- Adjustable and changeable Velcro knee block to fine tune leg support
- The panels are flocked with 100% British wool and have a maximised bearing surface
- Panel designed to suit short-backed ponies
- Available in one panel profile (standard) but thanks to the SimaTree S-Bar this saddle can be adjusted to suit low wither and standard wither fits
- Made in England
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
The T9 Pony and Pony Long Leg offer six girthing options to fine-tune the fit of your pony saddle.
Begin in the neutral position - straps 2 and 3 This is the same as girthing on the first and third straps on a saddle with a conventional girthing system
If the saddle slips forward use straps 1 (point strap) and strap 3
If the problem is that the saddle lifts at the back, you can move the third strap to the floating balance ring and use straps 2 and 4
The fifth option is to girth on 1(point strap) and 4 (floating balance ring)
If even more stability is needed at the front of the saddle, thread the point strap (1) though the slot
NEVER girth using the point strap and the first strap. This will cause saddle instability and discomfort for your pony
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
