Ever felt a twinge of anxiety at the thought of changing your saddle's gullet bar? Fear not, because we're here to turn that daunting task into a breeze with our 5 simple steps to replacing your gullet bar.
When it comes to saddles with adjustable gullets, understanding the right gullet bar size for your horse is key. if you're not sure, we've put together a helpful guide on measuring your horse to determine the most suitable gullet bar, highlighting why this size matters and how it impacts your horse's comfort.
At Saddles Direct, we understand the importance of keeping up with your horse's changing shape throughout the year. So let's kick on and walk you through how to change your gullet bar.
Step 1 – Unscrew the Panel to access the Gullet Bar
You need to locate the outer screws these can be different depending on the brand of saddle for example Kent and Masters, Thorowgood and Fairfax saddles the outer screws are always located between the panels at the front of the gullet. Older model Bates and Wintec are also located here.
Newer brand Bates and wintec saddles and also new brand Arena saddles the screws are located attached to the d-rings under the seat skirts.