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faymouse
Silver Member
 United Kingdom
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 Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 01:06:26 AM
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Just wondered what the general opinions on synthetic saddles? I bought a new Thorogood not the griffen the other one and it has been great.It has the fish system and has been worn on My arab gelding,a 2 year old TB and a 13.3 round pony!
My friend has a wintec with cair and is very happy with that too but I prefer the softness of the seat on mine as it is imitation suede.Also they are so light to carry around and easy to clean Don't think I would buy another leather one now.![]()
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Karon
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England
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 08:17:26 AM
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Not keen, personally, not because they're synthetic but because I could never get the fit right. Also I don't like the way the bars are too far forwards on them having got used to riding with mine right back! That's just what I've got used to now though and if I could get a synthetic that fits really well (and has bars in the right place  I'd certainly use one. |
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angelarab
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Wales
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 09:00:01 AM
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| do you know what model Thorowgood you have, think i am going to have to get my Thelwell Arab one while i back him, have heard that Thorowgood are a better fit for Arabs then Wintec? |
 "Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."
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Hussar
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Scotland
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 12:03:05 PM
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| When I backed my then youngster I used a Maxam extra-wide cob GP, which fitted him fine and was cheap enough not to cause heartache if he'd had a strop and damaged it. We then moved onto a Thorowgood extra-wide endurance saddle, which has done him now for four years with no problems. I've always used Thorowgoods and have had five or six over the years, all good fits for both my skinny ex-racer TB and my two 'round' Arabs. |
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faymouse
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 12:38:35 PM
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Sorry it is a Griffin I have NOT the Maxam! Did try a 2nd hand Maxam once and not too keen on it but this one is lovely. Its cut fairly straight and leaves plenty of shoulder room plus sits you in a good position.
Not sure regarding if they are better fit than Wintec,just prefer the saddle. |
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gossy
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England
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applause
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 2:09:49 PM
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| griffins are ace easy to clean comfy for me and super fits on all my arabs love em! |
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faymouse
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 6:52:39 PM
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| Mine looks like the T4 GP. The most comfortable saddle I have had. |
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Zenitha
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 8:46:33 PM
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I've got the T4 GP Cob as well - really pleased with it super light, super comfy, easy to look after and adjustable with 'Fish' and the headplate thingy. Have always found Thorowgood great for Arabs, without breaking the bank. Tried Wintec and could never get a good fit  |
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angelarab
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Wales
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 9:57:10 PM
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| it the was the T6 the saddle shop said to go for humm very intresting comments |
"Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."
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gossy
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England
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Posted - 22 Jun 2009 : 10:00:00 PM
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| its the T6 that is in pics of my girls that i backed recently, very comfy lovely fit and very light and easy to clean. |
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rifruffian
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GHALEEM
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Jun 2009 : 2:38:26 PM
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I have a thorowgood cob dressage saddle, i really like it!
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