Thorowgood, Maxam and Prolite Products, Saddles, Bridles and other sundries

Based in the saddle making capital of Walsall, England, we have saddles fits for the big broad cobs, Arabs, native breeds and younger horse with undefined withers. A Veteran Horse Society approved high-wither range that is tailor-made for the Thoroughbred type especially kind to the ex-racehorse or the older horse developing a prominent spine. The high-wither range also lends itself to a great fit for those high wide, withers of the German, Dutch and Danish breeds or warmblood- types.
For the younger generation we are proud to make our approved Pony Club range which features many attributes to help develop that perfect riding position, balance and confidence in those vital developing years. Plus we have the Safari series dedicated to the tiny tots and their roly poly ponies

Then for those average horses we have the normal fit; a range of saddles that are just as unique but for the average medium-withered horse. After all he has his own specific conformation too.

If you are looking for a saddle that looks the part and combines the benefits of synthetic and leather saddles, then you need not look any further than the Thorowgood T6. You really can kiss goodbye to saddle soap with our new range, which includes exclusive celebrity models such as the Richard Davidson dressage saddle with the unique trainer roller system to help you improve your leg position. Also available is the close contact Robert Whitaker Jump saddle helping you to secure a better seat giving you the confidence to tackle even bigger fences.
Jill Thomas has also added her Endurance to the Thorowgood T6 repertoire making good use of the ‘25% lighter than an equivalent ordinary saddle’ property the Thorowgood T6 has to offer.

For the Thorowgood Griffin lovers out there, this ever popular range has been reborn with additional features and refinements as the Thorowgood T4 series. Continuing, as in every Thorowgood saddle, to include the lightweight symmetrical Simatree saddle tree and the award winning quick and easy patented Fish fine-tune adjustable fit system.

So if you want saddles with the Fish system built on a Simatree tree, award winning girths, conformation fit saddlecloths and numnahs, brushing boots and head collars or non-stretch stirrup straps, tuff stirrups, Long-life lead ropes and the successful training aids designed by Claire Lilley, then look no further than Thorowgood.

SimaTree Saddle Trees

All Thorowgood saddles are based on a lightweight, SimaTree® saddle tree that provides an all-important symmetrical saddle basis to locate you correctly over your horse’s centre of balance. Our logo is your guarantee that the product will be kind to your horse. Our saddle panels are so incredibly soft, they will mould to your horse’s shape on the very first outing. Every Thorowgood saddle comes with the award-winning Fish™ adjustable fit system which allows you to tailor the fit of the saddle to your horse’s individual requirements.

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T6 Features

Kiss goodbye to saddle soap…without having to bid farewell to

the looks and feel of a traditional saddle.

The new Thorowgood T6 certainly looks the part. And because we

use materials like those found on the upholstery of multi-million

pound yachts, it looks and feels like a saddle costing twice the

price. Even the panel covering is resistant to the effects of the acid

in horse-sweat, which can rot and crack leather. So, not only will it

last longer but all you need to clean it with is a damp sponge. You’ll

appreciate the rider-friendly deep seat cushion and latex-filled knee-pads.

And, as the hide-like microfibre seat needs no breaking-in, it’s instantly

comfortable. Amazingly, the Thorowgood T6 is 25% lighter than an

equivalent ordinary saddle. So, together with the Fish™ adjustable-width

system to ensure the perfect fit, your horse will find life more comfortable too.

T6 GP

T6 GP

Truly comfortable, requires no breaking in or laborious saddle-soaping or oiling. The high-tech microfibre materials, with an anti-horse sweat treatment, provides greater durability. Comes with the award-winning Fish™ adjustable fit system, so you can make quick and easy adjustments for the kindest possible fit. Adjustable knee roll and super-soft seat cushion for your comfort. Superbly detailed and designed to help you perfect your position, this saddle will make schooling and competing more productive and satisfying.

T6 Cob GP

T6 Cob GP

Custom-made to fit the very wide, low-withered horse. State-of the-art microfiber materials with an anti-horse sweat treatment ensure this saddle is super hard-wearing. Now you can look the part without the need to saddle soap or oil. Ideal for the very wide, low-withered horse, such as the cob-type, Arab, large native breeds and young horses with undefined withers. With a tree shaped to fit the flatter back, a low pommel and slimline panels for a secure close contact fit. Fish™ adjustable fit system offers three fitting options in one saddle. Seat is carefully contoured to ensure the ultimate riding comfort and make it easy to maintain a balanced position. A four-strap girth system helps to keep the saddle still on the very wide horse.

T6 Cob Dressage

T6 Cob Dressage

Tailor-made to allow the broader horse to work in comfort. The unique balancing girth strap system for extra saddle stability and the close-contact panels to enable the clear transmission of leg aids, ensure this is the best solution for the low withered horse doing flatwork. Now you can achieve and maintain the correct dressage position – this super-comfy, straight-cut saddle makes it so much easier. You’ll appreciate the rider-friendly deep seat cushion and latex-filled knee-pads. And, as the hide-like microfibre seat needs no breaking-in, it’s instantly comfortable. Even the panel covering is resistant to the effects of the acid in horse-sweat, which can rot and crack leather. So, not only will it last longer but all you need to clean it with is a damp sponge.

T6 Dressage

T6 Dressage
by Richard Davison

Olympic dressage rider Richard Davison has developed this saddle which comes with the "Trainer Block System" to help you establish a longer, more secure leg. Based on a lightweight SimaTree® saddle tree that locates you directly over your horse’s centre of balance. Fish™ adjustable fit system offers three fitting options in one saddle. Seat is carefully contoured to ensure the ultimate riding comfort and make it easy to maintain a balanced position.

T6 Jump

T6 Jump
by Robert Whitaker
"Stay in balance over the fence with this saddle"
Robert Whitaker

Developed with international showjumper Robert Whitaker, this specialist saddle is designed to improve your jumping technique. The secure seat, close-contact design and adjustable thigh and calf supports help you maintain a better balanced and improved position when jumping. You’ll appreciate the rider-friendly latex-filled knee-pads and deep seat cushion. An impact-absorbing Prolite layer in the panels protects and cushions your horse's back. Comes complete with Fish™ for easy width adjustment. Not only will this brand new Thorowgood T6 help you to build your confidence over the fences faster, but it will look the part in any competition arena whatever your level.

T6 Endurance

T6 Endurance
by Jill Thomas

“This saddle is perfect for long-distance riding at all levels”
Jill Thomas

Designed with endurance champion Jill Thomas, this saddle offers the perfect fit for the broader cob-type or shorter-backed Arab horse, with wide shaped panels to spread your weight. A fabulous saddle for pleasure rides, long hacks or the toughest endurance tests. With a high-comfort seat cushion and flaps shaped for a relaxed leg position. Amazingly, the Thorowgood T6 is 25% lighter than an equivalent ordinary saddle. So, together with the Fish™ adjustable-width system to ensure the perfect fit, your horse will find life more comfortable too.

T4 Features

This very popular, award-winning range combines a smart leather-look with a suede effect seat and knee pad.

We're well-known for our saddles for high-withered horses like Thoroughbreds, low-withered Cob-types and roly-poly ponies. To do this, we design tree and panel shapes to solve the needs of their specific conformation.

And now, we have launched the New Thorowgood T4 GP ... a saddle that's just as unique - but for the "normal" medium-withered horse. After all, he has his own specific conformation, too.

T4 saddles have broad hand-stuffed panels that interface beautifully with your horse’s back and a cut that allows free shoulder movement, enabling your horse to experience a new level of comfort.

And with a seats shaped to let you relax into your horse, you'll appreciate the Thorowgood T4 just as much as he does.

T4 New GP

T4 New GP

If your horse is neither low nor high-withered, more of a Mr Average medium withered shape, then this saddle is the answer. Designed to suit the middleweight horse e.g. hunter-type, Cleveland Bay, Irish Draught or well-built Thoroughbred-cross.

This versatile GP has a super-comfy deeper seat that gives you a little extra in-saddle security. A great choice for flatwork, schooling and hacking. Based on a lightweight SimaTree® saddle tree that locates you in the correct central position for balance and control. Easy to care for, with soft, quick-moulding panels for your horse’s comfort. Plus Fish™ inserts for instant and easy width adjustment should he change shape.

T4 High Wither GP

T4 High Wither GP
approved by the Veteran Horse Society

Tailored for high-withered horses, such as Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods.
Also, especially kind for veterans and ex-racehorses, who may have muscle wastage or more prominent withers and spine. Designed to fit without pinching, the tree and panels are specially shaped to ensure maximum wither clearance. Lightweight and kind to your horse’s back, these saddles are recommended by the Veteran Horse Society and the Veteran Welfare Trust. Fish™ width adjustment enables you to alter the fit to suit your horse’s build. With a medium depth seat suitable for general riding activities.

T4 Cob GP

T4 Cob GP

Tailor-made to fit the very wide low withered horse, such as the cob-type, Arab or large native breeds e.g. Highland, Dales or roly-poly type. Also suitable for young horses with undefined withers.

The best all-round saddle for the rounder build – a GP for the cob-type horse that offers close contact to avoid that ‘perched on top’ feeling. With quick-moulding panels that are kind to your horse’s back. The versatile, medium depth seat is ideal for a range of riding activities and is available in a large range of seat sizes. Comes with Fish™ for easy adjustment.

T4 Pony Club

T4 Pony Club

Endorsed by the Pony Club, this all-round saddle helps the young rider develop a balanced and independent seat. Super-comfy and stylish, with slimline panels to allow clear communication of the leg aids. Ideal for all kinds of Pony Club activities! In a range of widths to suit all types of pony, and now with Fish™ inserts for easy width adjustment. The 15” is available in two flap lengths to suit taller or shorter children. Comes with Fish™ for easy width adjustment.

Maxam Features

If you’ve been looking for a comfortable, light weight saddle - look no further. The Maxam weighs only 4kgs and moulds to the shape of your horse within minutes, making it the perfect saddle for young, old or horses with back problems. The deep foam seat cushion and soft velour seat and knee pads ensure instant comfort for you too.

Built on a SimaTree saddle tree with a life time year guarantee, it is designed to locate you in the optimum central position. You can even spend more time riding and less time cleaning as a quick wipe with a damp sponge is all it takes to clean a Maxam.

Maxam GP

Maxam GP

A versatile and very popular saddle for everyday riding – ideal for the rider on a budget or the owner of a young horse. Based on a lightweight Simatree®saddle tree that locates you in the correct, central position for balance and control. With soft, quick-moulding panels for your horse’s comfort and Fish™ for instant and easy width adjustment. The easy-care materials are long-lasting and need no oiling or soaping.

Maxam Cob GP

Maxam Cob GP

Designed to provide the perfect fit on the very broad, cob-type horse. Built on a SimaTree® with a lower pommel and straighter-cut flaps to allow free shoulder movement. With a deep foam seat that is immediately comfortable to ride on. Comes with Fish™ for easy width adjustment.

Maxam Pony

Maxam Pony

A great value, multi-actvity pony saddle that encourages the young rider to adopt a good position from the very start. Comes in a range of sizes and width fittings to suit even the widest pony. Hardwearing, lightweight and easy to clean. With Fish™ for easy width adjustment.

Safari Cub

Safari Cub

The perfect starter saddle with secure seat and handle grip. Super-light and ideal for Shetlands or miniature ponies. The moveable panels ensure a proper fit on any type of pony. Suitable for children up to the age of 6.

Black Only - 12" Variable Panels

Safari Girth

Safari Girth

Super-soft but strong
Breathable, to wick away sweat and prevent rubbing
With roller buckles for easy adjustment
Machine washable.
Black Only

Safari Stirrup Straps

Safari Stirrup Straps

Use these great value straps with the safari cub saddle.

New slimline T Bar style is less bulky for the rider and allows easy adjustment by helpers
Easy wipe clean.
Black Only
Childs size only.

Non-stretch Stirrup Straps

Non-stretch Stirrup Straps

Say goodbye to the annoying problem of uneven stirrup leathers with these deluxe straps. They have a strong nylon web core and will never stretch or snap. Highly recommended for use with our saddles, as soap and oil from leather straps can transfer onto the saddle flaps and attract dirt.

Leather-look, with rounded edges to prevent rubbing
With stainless steel roller buckles for easy adjustment
Wipe them clean in seconds.

T6 6-Way Stirrup Irons

T6 6-Way Stirrup Irons

Safety Stirrups with 6 Way Ultimate Movement System that can move in any direction. Extremely smooth technology offers forward, backward and side to side movement and impact resistance.

This patented 6-way stirrup gives greater control and improves your position by letting you get more weight into your heels. It also reduces pressure on joints from hip to ankle whilst softening the impact on cartilage and ligaments.

The only 6-way stirrup on the market makes the Thorowgood T6 6-way Stirrup Iron the most flexible multi-way iron creating ultimate comfort for the rider as well as the horse.

SECURITY, FLEXIBILITY, PRESSURE RELIEF, SOFTENING IMPACT AND ULTIMATE MOVEMENT.

Complete with rubber treads, silver-grey rubbers which blend subtly with the stainless steel, monogramed carry-bag and a FREE pair of metal treads that help to prevent your feet from slipping.

TUFF Stirrups

TUFF Stirrups

No more scrubbing or polishing with these tough polymer stirrups in stylish black. They are super light and move with your feet as you ride, so you are less likely to lose a stirrup. Unlike heavy irons, they won't knock against your horse's side or elbows and startle him.

With a not rust finish - just sponge them clean!
Complete with sure grip treads.
Black only.

Airoform GP Girth

Airoform GP Girth

Our award-winning Airoform GP gets better and better. We’ve used the same stay-soft Airoform cushioning, as it really does stay that way no matter how much use it gets and eliminates any pinching of the sensitive skin behind the elbows. Plus, we’ve designed a new double-layer stitching system for your peace of mind. Treat your horse to some luxury!

Textured for airflow and extra comfort
Shaped to fit
Elasticated inserts reduce pressure and make tacking up easier
With stainless steel roller buckles each end
Needs no oil or soap – simply sponge clean or machine wash
With new double-layer stitching system for your peace of mind.

Airoform Cob Girth

T6 Jumpby Robert Whitaker

T6 Endurance by Jill Thomas

Non-stretch Stirrup Straps

T6 6-Way Stirrup Irons

Airoform GP Girth

T6 Jump
by Robert Whitaker

T6 Endurance
by Jill Thomas