NOW ONE SADDLE CAN BE ADJUSTED TO FIVE DIFFERENT WIDTHS… with the revolutionary…. X - CHANGE SYSTEM
A GFS SADDLE IS A SADDLE FOR LIFE.
X-Change SystemHorses change shape due to the seasons, workload, age, diet and many other factors. Riders buy and sell horses. Five colour coded interchangeable steel gullet plates can be changed quickly and easily, to ensure an accurate fit to suit both horse and rider.
Carbon Fibre Tree This is a very light but incredibly strong material, improving your horse’s comfort and performance. The anatomical design of the tree allows an unbelievable contact with horse and rider. The tree carries a five year guarantee.
AMS Humane PanelThe AMS Humane panel design allows for a perfect union between horse and rider. It provides a soft, consistent and very close contacting layer to support the rider’s weight on the back of the horse. This layer will absorb impact and distribute pressure evenly for maximum comfort and freedom of movement for your horse.A fit solution for a broader horse, combining a wider gullet with a wide panel to provide a larger weight bearing contact surface. The flatter tree and shallow gusset allow the rider to sit close to the horse, promoting optimum balance and feel. The panel of the saddle is straighter cut to allow for broader shoulders. You can adjust the fit of this saddle in minutes using the GFS X-change system. GFS XCH SERIES 1 GULLET PLATES for GFS Eva & Haflinger Saddles The ideal solution for the wider horse that gains and looses condition from season to season. A perfect GP saddle for the every day rider with a wider horse.
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Available in Black or Havana. 17 ½" (XW gullet fitted)
How to change your GFS XCH Gullet Plate 1. Unscrew the TOP two screws on either side of the saddle, located underneath the skirt. 2. Removing the two TOP screws will release the panel from the front of the tree. 3. Free the leather strip covering the gullet plate. 4. Pull the leather forward to reveal the gullet plate. 5. Unscrew the BOTTOM two screws on either side of the saddle, located underneath the skirt. 6. Removing the two bottom screws will release the gullet plate from the tree. 7. Fit the gullet plate required. Re attach the leather strip covering the gullet plate. 8. To finish, slot the tree points back into their pockets and the panel back in place. Tighten up the screws to secure the saddle.
How to measure your horse with the GFS measuring device. Step 1.To get an accurate measurement place your saddle on your horse in the usual position. Make a note of where the front of the saddle contacts the horse. This should be appoximately three fingers width back from the shoulder blade.Step 2.Remove the saddle and place the measuring device in the correct position.Step 3.Move the measuring device until both sides are contacting the horse and a measurement can be taken.Step 4.Once you have moved the measuring device to the correct setting a reading can be taken.Step 5.Remove the measuring device from the horse without loosing the reading.Step 6.Your horses size is clearly indicated on the measuring device.These steps can be repeated every few months to monitor your horses shape and saddle fit.
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