Wintec 2000 all-purpose?

[BeachRiding]

I am looking to buy an english saddle and keep seeing this wintec. Is it really any good? And does it fit most horses? Would it fit a low withered horse that is not too wide? This horse s generally really easy to fit anyway...

Any other rec. on saddles? preferably under $600 although I do have $1200 to spend on one I rather save the money for other things.

 

[Dina]

I was looking at getting a 2000 as well but have decided to get the Wintec 500 as its abit cheaper,I have a wintec which is atleast ten years old and it is still in great condition and is great to ride in.
They suit horses that have a higher wither like TB's and you can change the gullet as well to help make it fit better,but I use my old Wintec which is a Wintec Pro on Chunky who has a low wither and it fits him well.

 

[BeachRiding]

Thanks, only reason I don't wnat a 500 is that Pink'sLady warned me it doesn't fit many horses well.

 

[BeachRiding]

Oh, another question! Can you show in a wintec?

 

[Pink's lady]

I've only seen a 2000 in passing but I've been told the panel and tree design is a bit more sensible for most horses and less curved. The 500's problem is that the tree is very curved when fitted with anything other than a narrow gullet so rocks on the horse and the balance is pants - if the saddle is the right width then front sits too low

You might be lucky as they are often an OK fit on narrower horses.

And yes, you can show in them - they're lovely looking saddles.

 

[equestrian3241]

I love that saddle! My good friend had one and it was soooo comfy for her and her horse so I got one too. I love it!

 

[Grace O'Malley]

I have one, and have been very happy with it. Fits my horse well, and is very comfy for me . Good value and easy to take care of. It also looks nice. If you look close, you can tell it's not leather, but I think it would be fine for showing.

Before buying, I was able to try one that a friend had, so we knew it was likely to be a good fit. So I would recommend trying one before you buy just in case. Another friend on the yard was looking for a saddle for her Missouri Fox Trotter; we tried my Wintec on her and it didn't fit at all--tipped forward something awful. She ended up buying a 2d hand Wintec dressage saddle (an older model, not sure which), that fit her horse perfectly.

My girl is a TB, with an uncomplicated back; the medium-wide gullet is the one we use.

 

[BeachRiding]

Thanks everyone!