Wintec

Wintec

Wintec

Australian saddle manufacturer

For the New Zealand education institute, see Waikato Institute of Technology. For the manufacturer of computer components, see Wintec Industries Inc.

Wintec Saddles was launched in 1986 and is a saddle brand known for the first synthetic saddles.[1][2]

History

The company is a subsidiary of Saddlery Brands International.[3] (formerly Bates Australia), originally established in 1934,[4]

Saddles

The Easy Change Gullet System was designed in 1998 to help custom fit a saddle to a horse’s withers, maintaining clearance of the wither as the horse’s shape changes.[5] and help maintain a good saddle fit [6]

The CAIR Panel System, an air filled panel, was developed in 2000 as an alternative to the traditional flocking in saddles, and helps to evenly distribute the rider’s weight.[7][8] [9]

Major Affiliations

Wintec Saddles is the Official Saddle of the American Riding Instructors Association[10] and the US Pony Clubs[11]

References

  1. [1]
    "English Tack - Wintec Bridle @ Horse Tack Review". Horsetackreview.com. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  2. [2]
    "A Snapshot of Export Activity in Western Australia's SME Sector 6Supply and Local Factors". Archived from the original on 2007-08-31. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  3. [3]
    "Saddlery Brands International". Saddlery Brands International. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  4. [4]
    Sellnow, Les (2003-04-01). "The Right Saddle for the Job". TheHorse.com. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  5. [5]
    Sellnow, Les (2003-04-01). "The Right Saddle for the Job". TheHorse.com. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  6. [6]
    EASY CHANGE Gullet System
  7. [7]
    West, Christy M. (2005-02-04). "Evaluating Saddle Fit". TheHorse.com. Retrieved 2016-09-10.
  8. [8]
    "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-30. Retrieved 2007-08-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. [9]
    CAIR Panel System
  10. [10]
    "Official Saddle Supplier of the American Riding Instructors Association". Wintec Saddles. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  11. [11]
    "Official Saddle Sponsor of the United States Pony Clubs". Wintec Saddles. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
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