Are Collegiate saddles comfortable?
The Collegiate saddle has been a wonderful addition to our equestrian club! Although the comfort of the horse always comes first, this saddle offers a great experience for the rider as well. Each club member that has had a chance to ride in the saddle can testify to its comfort.
Are passier saddles good?
Passier is a name that needs no introduction. These saddles have legendary comfort, ride and longevity. They are known for the PS Baum tree (a wood laminate reinforced with bamboo) that has tremendous flexibility for both the rider’s feel and the horse’s comfort.
Are Collegiate saddles flocked?
Collegiate saddles use a synthetic flocking, which is both more resilient and impervious to sweat, ensuring better performance over a longer period of time.
Can I use a wintec gullet in a collegiate saddle?
But you can put a wintec gullet in a collegiate saddle.
Where are passier saddles made?
made in Germany
Quality – made in Germany Passier saddles are top quality made in Germany.
Can passier saddles be adjusted?
Generally speaking: All Passier saddles can be adjusted to fit the horse perfectly.
Are Collegiate saddles leather?
Collegiate leather saddles combine the finest soft, supple leather, modern materials and traditional techniques to provide authentic quality and craftsmanship at an exceptional price.
How much does a Collegiate saddle weigh?
An average saddle might weigh 17 pounds.
Can a collegiate saddle be used on a horse?
Unfortunately, anyone who has been keeping up with the saddle world (i.e. previously not me), would know that since Collegiate was taken over by Weatherbeeta, the saddles are not made the same, and now have an extraordinarily narrow gullet, which makes it unlikely to fit very many horses, although I’m sure it would do fine on most Thoroughbreds.
What’s the difference between Wintec and collegiate saddles?
The collegiate saddles have the same changeable gullet system as the wintec saddles, neither the albion or the barnsby have this. You actually use the same gullets as the wintecs- probably because collegiate saddles and wintec saddles are also part of the same company (weatherbeeta).
Is the comfitec bridle good for a horse?
Once I started using the ComFiTec bridle, my horses seem much happier and much steadier in the bridle. I have found the seat of my Crosby saddle to be well shaped to support my tall physique, yet still allow for freedom of movement…
Can you put a Wintec Gullet in a Thorowgood saddle?
Yes, other makes use a changeable gullet system but they do not use the same gullets because they use different trees. For example, you cant put a wintec gullet in a thorowgood saddle and vice versa.
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