In the early 1980s, Ron and Ken Bates of Bates Saddlery Australia in Perth made racing saddles from kangaroo hide, because of its light weight and strength. However, unlined kangaroo hide was not quite satisfactory due to its tendency to wrinkle.

As an alternative to kangaroo hides, knitted fabric was experimented with. By using similar material used in neoprene wet suit laminate, Wintec synthetic saddles were born. The breathability and flexibility of this synthetic option has been beloved by horse jockeys all over the world.

The CAIR panel system has been a shining star for the Wintec saddles synthetic line. This advance saddle technology uses air panels in place of traditional locking material. Saddles designed with the CAIR panel system have two independently sealed air panels.

These air panels allow the rider's weight to be distributed evenly across the entire panel and the horse. This new design eliminates common pressure points that the horse typically experiences while bearing a saddle. The CAIR panel system creates a more comfortable fit for the horse because it constantly adapts to the changes in the horse's muscles.

The revolutionary Easy-Change Gullet System has been a large improvement to Wintec saddle quality. This design ensures that saddles maintain a great fit for any horse. Riders can be assured that the Easy-Change Gullet System will fit to suit the horse's changing shape due to aging. Also, this design allows the saddle to change as the horse increases or decreases in fitness levels.

A common issue with horses is a saddle that restricts a horse's shoulder movement due to a narrow gullet. Also, a wide gullet could potentially sit on a horse's wither and damage the horse's spine. To aid in fitting a horse to the proper size gullet, Wintec saddles offers the Easy-Change Gullet System to prevent size issues. This means that you can use the same Wintec saddle for different horses and also keep the same saddle for any new horses.

As a champion saddle winner in the English Derby, Wintec saddles are popular among jockeys especially in Britain. Wintec saddles offer great horse fitting technology in a variety of colors. The equestrian community often takes notice of Wintec saddles when a perfect saddle fit is required.

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