Gullet Changing System::Saddle

kddoublink · 06-08-2004, 04:41 PM

I was wondering if anyone had ever tried a Gullet changing saddle? Do you like it, pros/cons. I would think after changing the gullets after awhile, they would ware out. I would like to know as much as possible about them so please let me know if you have ever had any experience with riding in it. Anything at all would be really helpfull. Thanks!

Blistering Winds · 06-08-2004, 05:31 PM

I haven't messed with them, but I know people who work lots of horses have a similar system. They like it. Instead of changing saddles and having a BUNCH Of saddles with different gullets, they have one. They don't say anything bad about it.

I think if you have one horse, wouldn't be worth the money, but if you do a lot of riding on different horses, might be worth the investment.

Jumpers · 06-08-2004, 05:52 PM

We have the Isabelle Werth saddle with easy change gullet. I really like it, but it is a pain in the cahoonas to change that gullet. It takes 2 people and Schwarzenegger to do it. But it sure beats buying a new saddle for every horse!

SyntheticTrust · 06-08-2004, 06:32 PM

Jumpers whats a gullet?

Jumpers · 06-08-2004, 08:03 PM

Hey Syn! A gullet is the open space on the bottom of the saddle that clears the spine. A gullet is usually anywhere from 2-4 finger widths wide. The wider the better. It allows the spine to move as the horse works.

MissBandit · 06-08-2004, 10:27 PM

My L&R dressage saddle is adjustable. It's easy peasy to make the adjustments. Flip the saddle over and use an Allen Key.

madvoice · 06-09-2004, 01:14 AM

I have a Wintec Dressage 500 and its really easy to change. I don't need to be Arnie to pull it apart and put it back together. Its really great as we have 3 horses that all have different widths. Its so much cheaper than buying 3 different saddles.

kddoublink · 06-09-2004, 01:43 AM

I did a little research on the saddle and I thought you pulled something in and out to attach the changing gullet, which would cause me to think that it would ware out after awhile, but actually, I think the screws are a good idea. But then I thought "Won't the screws ware out after changing them." I have a 15.3 hand mare, 14 years old that changes so much from summer to winter, the saddle fitter said I would need a summer and winter saddle. I thought that a gullet changing saddle would be best.

06-08-2004, 04:41 PM	#1
kddoublink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern, Maine Posts: 950 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 2	Gullet Changing System::Saddle I was wondering if anyone had ever tried a Gullet changing saddle? Do you like it, pros/cons. I would think after changing the gullets after awhile, they would ware out. I would like to know as much as possible about them so please let me know if you have ever had any experience with riding in it. Anything at all would be really helpfull. Thanks! __________________ You dream of it & in your dreams is has a mane & tail flying hooves covered in feathers that whisper to the grass as it gallops past. A language that speaks to your soul.

06-08-2004, 05:31 PM	#2
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,866 Images: 822 Blog Entries: 17	I haven't messed with them, but I know people who work lots of horses have a similar system. They like it. Instead of changing saddles and having a BUNCH Of saddles with different gullets, they have one. They don't say anything bad about it. I think if you have one horse, wouldn't be worth the money, but if you do a lot of riding on different horses, might be worth the investment. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

06-08-2004, 10:27 PM	#6
MissBandit Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 13,219 Images: 300 Blog Entries: 43	My L&R dressage saddle is adjustable. It's easy peasy to make the adjustments. Flip the saddle over and use an Allen Key. __________________ Founder is the #2 killer of horses. Learn how to prevent, spot and treat this deadly disease. Emergency Treatment http://www.laminitisclinic.org

06-09-2004, 01:14 AM	#7
madvoice Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 9,385 Images: 281	I have a Wintec Dressage 500 and its really easy to change. I don't need to be Arnie to pull it apart and put it back together. Its really great as we have 3 horses that all have different widths. Its so much cheaper than buying 3 different saddles. __________________ Sep 1997 - 15 Jan 2006 ~Fry Baby I'll Miss You~ I'm not a complete idiot.. Some parts are missing I was too busy admiring the inside of my eyelids when HGS hit 3 million posts..

06-09-2004, 01:43 AM	#8
kddoublink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern, Maine Posts: 950 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 2	I did a little research on the saddle and I thought you pulled something in and out to attach the changing gullet, which would cause me to think that it would ware out after awhile, but actually, I think the screws are a good idea. But then I thought "Won't the screws ware out after changing them." I have a 15.3 hand mare, 14 years old that changes so much from summer to winter, the saddle fitter said I would need a summer and winter saddle. I thought that a gullet changing saddle would be best. __________________ You dream of it & in your dreams is has a mane & tail flying hooves covered in feathers that whisper to the grass as it gallops past. A language that speaks to your soul.

06-08-2004, 05:52 PM	#3
Jumpers Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,216	We have the Isabelle Werth saddle with easy change gullet. I really like it, but it is a pain in the cahoonas to change that gullet. It takes 2 people and Schwarzenegger to do it. But it sure beats buying a new saddle for every horse!

06-08-2004, 06:32 PM	#4
SyntheticTrust Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,528	Jumpers whats a gullet?

06-08-2004, 08:03 PM	#5
Jumpers Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,216	Hey Syn! A gullet is the open space on the bottom of the saddle that clears the spine. A gullet is usually anywhere from 2-4 finger widths wide. The wider the better. It allows the spine to move as the horse works.

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