EASY-CHANGE Gullet System WIDE: Complete Kit
The EASY-CHANGE Gullet System WIDE complete kit is designed for the WIDE range of Arena saddles, Bates saddles and Wintec saddles.
Contains: an EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge, four interchangeable gullet plates and the fixings for fitting them in your WIDE saddle.
Please note: the 2XW plate is fitted as standard in your saddle.
How does the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System WIDE work?
The EASY-CHANGE Gullet System WIDE offers a way of altering the width of the Elastiflex tree in your saddle. The Elastiflex tree is supported by the rigid gullet at the head and has true lateral flexion to work with your horse's muscles. Tree width is determined by the size of gullet plate fitted between the tree points, which governs the width from the waist to the tree points.
Genuine EASY-CHANGE WIDE gullet plates are engineered to be completely rigid, so they cannot spread or change shape under normal use. Gullet plates are coded by size and remain true to that size throughout their life.
Important: only genuine EASY-CHANGE WIDE gullet plates are accredited for use in saddles featuring the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System WIDE. Non-genuine component parts, and standard EASY-CHANGE gullets, are not accredited for use in these saddles, and damage caused by them is not covered by our warranty. Please see our warranty page for the full terms.
What size WIDE gullets are available?
WIDE saddles take four interchangeable gullet plates, coded by size.
- 1XW, 255 mm
- 2XW, 270 mm
- 3XW, 280 mm
- 4XW, 295 mm
There is a 3 mm tolerance above and below the standard measurement because of the manufacturing process. Measurements are taken from the inside of the gullet plate at its widest point. They are for reference only and are not intended to be used for fitting. To find the right gullet for your horse, use the EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge and the advice of a professional saddle fitter.
Which gullet comes fitted in my saddle?
Most Wintec saddles come fitted with a medium (black) gullet. High Wither models come fitted with a medium narrow (green) gullet, and WIDE saddles come fitted with a 2XW gullet.
How do I know if my saddle has HART?
Turn your saddle over and look under the cantle. Saddles with Horse and Rider Technology carry a HART badge there. It is the only marking on the saddle, so if the badge is present you have all five HART technologies.
What tools do I need?
A long-handled Phillips head number 3 screwdriver, and the EASY-CHANGE locating tool that comes with your riser pack. Most people find the first change takes a little longer than later ones. If you are unsure at any point, your saddle fitter or stockist can do it for you.
Goes well with
- Single WIDE gullet: EASY-CHANGE Gullet System WIDE: Individual Gullet
- For standard saddles: EASY-CHANGE Gullet System: Complete Kit
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How does the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System work?
The gullet sets the width of your saddle, so swapping it changes the width. The EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge gives you a starting point. Use only genuine EASY-CHANGE gullets, as damage caused by non-genuine parts isn't covered by the warranty.What do I need to change it?
A long-handled Phillips head number 3 screwdriver. The first change usually takes a little longer than the ones after. If you're unsure at any point, your saddle fitter or retailer can do it for you.Will WIDE gullets fit my standard saddle?
No. WIDE saddles take WIDE gullets only, and standard saddles take standard gullets only. -
WIDE saddles take four gullets: 1XW 255 mm, 2XW 270 mm, 3XW 280 mm and 4XW 295 mm. Each is measured across the inside at its widest point, with a 3 mm tolerance either way. These are for reference, not for fitting. To find the right gullet for your horse, use the EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge and the advice of your saddle fitter.
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- Wipe each gullet clean before you fit it.
- Keep the spares in the kit with the fixings and the gauge, somewhere clean and dry, ready for the next change.
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Key features
- Four colour-coded WIDE gullets, 1XW to 4XW
- EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge to check your horse's current width
- All the fixings you need
- Made for WIDE saddles only
Pair with
Looking after it
Wipe each gullet clean before you fit it.
Keep the spares in the kit with the fixings and the gauge, somewhere clean and dry, ready for the next change.
Finding the right fit
WIDE saddles take four gullets: 1XW 255 mm, 2XW 270 mm, 3XW 280 mm and 4XW 295 mm. Each is measured across the inside at its widest point, with a 3 mm tolerance either way. These are for reference, not for fitting. To find the right gullet for your horse, use the EASY-CHANGE Gullet Gauge and the advice of your saddle fitter.
EASY-CHANGE Gullet System WIDE: Complete Kit
Important: WIDE saddles take WIDE gullets only. Fitting a standard gullet to a WIDE saddle, or a WIDE gullet to a standard saddle, can damage your saddle, and damage caused this way isn't covered by our warranty.
