Thorowgood Saddles
Thorowgood saddles are an affordable well made option for all riders. Thorowgood saddles are largely synthetic saddles though the T8 line have a lovely leather seat and knee pad. These saddles are built on the simatree which provides the flexibility of a changeable gullet to allow for a variety of different widths.
Please note below is only a selection of their entire line of saddles. Any saddle from Thorowgood can be ordered. Prices subject to change.
for information on the company and their full line: http://www.thorowgood.com
T8 Dressage with Surface BlocksThis saddle features surface-mounted knee blocks which are contoured to provide enhanced in-saddle security for the rider without restriction of the knees.
The dressage specific tree is designed to help you perfect your dressage seat, making schooling and competing more satisfying. The quality leather seat and knee pads give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle without the expense. The low profile panel is wool flocked and offers closer rider contact and remarkable saddle stability, while the open-headed tree is suited to a wide variety of conformations. There are three girthing options which enable the saddle to be girthed according to the horse’s movement. Sizes 17-18, Color Black, Gullet R $999 T4 DressageDressage specific tree and moveable under-flap thigh blocks combine to help the rider maintain a balanced dressage position. The low profile panels offer closer rider contact and three built-in girthing options ensure maximum saddle stability.
Three built-in girthing options ensure maximum saddle stability. Luxurious suede-effect seat covering and knee pads are non-slip and really comfortable to ride on. Flocked with 100% British wool. Sizes 17-18, Color Black, Gullet R Also available in a Cob (broad backed) model $695 T4 Original GPIf your horse is neither low nor high-withered, more of medium withered shape, middleweight horse then this universal fitting saddle is the answer.
Super-comfy deeper seat that gives you a little extra in-saddle security and locates you centrally for balance and control. Versatile GP that’s forward enough cut to allow for jumping and cross-country as well as schooling and hacking. Fully adjustable knee and calf blocks provide customised leg support. Luxurious suede-effect seat covering and knee pads are non-slip and really comfortable to ride on. Flocked with 100% British wool. Sizes 17, 17.5, Colors Black or Brown, Gullet R $695 |
T8 JumpThe Thorowgood T8 Jump saddle is a specialist showjumping saddle designed to improve your jumping technique. It is built on a new tree which has longer, swept-back points to support the front of the panel and allow freer shoulder movement.
The secure seat, close-contact design and adjustable thigh and calf supports help you maintain a better balanced and improved position when jumping. The saddle features broad, wool flocked panels and girthing options to maximise contact and saddle stability, while the quality leather seat and knee pads give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle Sizes 17, 17.5 Colors: Black or Brown Gullet: R $895 Also available in Pony sizes: 15.5" $750, 16.5" $780 T8 Anatomic GPThis is a universal fitting saddle with an open-headed tree and a broad panel design that interfaces well with most conformations. Cut far enough forward to allow for jumping as well as schooling and hacking.
However, the new Thorowgood T8 Anatomic GP is bursting with features that both horse and rider will appreciate. The new and patented panel design eliminates the part of the panel which can restrict the shoulder and replaces it with a versatile double knee block system. The first advantage is that the horse does not have the panel restricting its shoulder, so the horse is able to move more freely. The second is that the saddle will stay still, even during big shoulder movements. On a conventional saddle, pressure at the front transmits to movement at the rear of the panel, causing instability for both rider and horse. Thirdly, as the Thorowgood T8 Anatomic GP’s under support blocks come in two different depths (standard and thin), and are easily inter-changeable, it provides a solution for horses with very large shoulders as well as enabling the rider to sit symmetrically on a horse with asymmetric shoulders! As with all Thorowgood saddles, it features SimaTree brand changeable gullet bars and adjustable girthing options, which further enable the fit to be customised for a wide variety of horses. Sizes 17-18, Color Black or Brown (18 Black only). Gullet R $999 |
T8 DressageDressage specific tree and moveable under-flap thigh blocks combine to help the rider maintain a balanced dressage position. The low profile panels offer closer rider contact and three built-in girthing options ensure maximum saddle stability.
Quality leather seat and knee pads give the feel of riding on an all leather saddle. Flocked with 100% British wool. Sizes 16.5-18, Color Black, Gullet R $895 T4 PonyThis all-round saddle helps the young rider develop a balanced and independent seat. Super-comfy and stylish, with slimline panels to allow clear communication of the leg aids
Ideal for all kinds of riding activities! It is available in 4 seat sizes, scaled to accommodate the very young child on their first pony, through to the more active teenager or petite adult rider. Luxurious suede-effect seat covering and knee pads are non-slip and really comfortable to ride on The panels are flocked with 100% British wool and have a maximised bearing surface, while the short panel design enables this saddle to fit on short-backed ponies. A longer flap option is in the 16" and 16½" models to accommodate the rider with a longer leg. Sizes 15-16.5, Color Black or Brown, Gullet S $550-620 T8 EnduranceShort panel design allows this saddle to fit on short-backed Arab types.
Straighter cut flap and panel allow for the longer, more relaxed endurance leg position. Fitted with 5 heavy duty D rings at the rear and 2 at the front for attaching essential kit. Super-comfy deeper seat that gives you a little extra in-saddle security and locates you centrally for balance and control. 4 girthing options to achieve maximum saddle stability. Now the endurance model is only available in the upgraded T8 Leather seat/pad) option Flocked with 100% British wool. Sizes: 17, 17.5 Color: Black, Gullet R $999 |