Post by racaille on Jul 30, 2013 6:08:26 GMT
Finally got the chance to try out my new Thorowgood T4 high wither saddle. I was a bit anxious at first as when I first offered it up to Paco, it seemed too narrow (having measured him carefully) but when I was in it it settled down and then OMG it was heaven. 
I am very fussy about saddles but I loved it.
I had thought that, after years riding without flaps in my rando saddle, the taquets (removeable blocks?) would get in my way as I felt they did on some of the other saddles I've tried, but in fact no, it was great. And a lovely deep comfy seat!
The only experience I've had of synthetics have been a few really old Wintecs but this is something else! Love the 'sude' seat too, feels like you're velcro'd in! Love the leather girth straps (nice touch) and the no-stretch stirrup leathers are a revelation after the thick and slippery Wintec ones.
So I did what any reasonable person would do and took advantage of the 'hose it down' technology and went up into the wood where I made (not impressed at all ) Paco canter through endless deep puddles left from the storm. YAY! Covered in orange mud now but don't have to faff around with cleaning! Brilliant!!!!!!!
I am very fussy about saddles but I loved it.I had thought that, after years riding without flaps in my rando saddle, the taquets (removeable blocks?) would get in my way as I felt they did on some of the other saddles I've tried, but in fact no, it was great. And a lovely deep comfy seat!
The only experience I've had of synthetics have been a few really old Wintecs but this is something else! Love the 'sude' seat too, feels like you're velcro'd in! Love the leather girth straps (nice touch) and the no-stretch stirrup leathers are a revelation after the thick and slippery Wintec ones.
So I did what any reasonable person would do and took advantage of the 'hose it down' technology and went up into the wood where I made (not impressed at all ) Paco canter through endless deep puddles left from the storm. YAY! Covered in orange mud now but don't have to faff around with cleaning! Brilliant!!!!!!!
for so much hard work we thank ye!!
