18” Thorowgood Cob Dressage Saddle - Adjustable Gullet - Black - T4 MDX - Moveable Knee Blocks
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5 day trial (UK mainland only). Professionally cleaned and supplied fitted with your chosen gullet bar width. Fast dispatch, or dispatch delayed for up to 14 days at your request. Listing price includes tracked delivery and eBay fees. International buyers are welcome via eBay Global Shipping Program. Individually photographed and described, please view the condition notes section below and study all photos carefully before purchase.
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📋 Saddle Specifications
Brand, Size & Model: Thorowgood 18 inch Cob Dressage Saddle from the T4 range with moveable velcro knee blocks. Tagged 18 MDX
Colour & Material: Black synthetic. Suedette seat, knee rolls and gussets with leather girth straps.
Tree & Panel Type: S-bar simatree on low profile standard wool flocked panels. Low wither fit. We strongly recommend the saddle fit is checked by a qualified saddle fitter before use.
Discipline: Flatwork and competitive dressage.
Equivalent to: Thorowgood T6 synthetic and T8 part leather moveable knee block Cob dressage saddle. Kent & Masters Original Cob Dressage saddle.
Superseded by:
Kent & Masters S-Series Low Wither Dressage
Kent & Masters R-Series Low Wither Dressage
Please note that the newer Low Wither Dressage models feature an updated tree and revised panel design, so they aren't identical to this saddle.
Width: Changeable gullet bar from Narrow / Medium - Extra Extra Wide (N/M - XXW). Gullet bars are easy to swap yourself in minutes with just an Allen key. Choose one gullet bar from:
Narrow / Medium ( Green ) NM
Medium ( Black ) M
Medium / Wide ( Blue ) MW
Wide ( Red ) W
Wide / Extra Wide ( Orange ) W/XW
Extra Wide ( White ) XW
Extra Wide / Extra Extra Wide ( Yellow ) XW/XXW
Extra Extra Wide ( Silver ) XXW
All Thorowgood, Kent & Masters and Fairfax short S gullet bars are compatible with this saddle. Additional gullet bars available at £22 each when ordered with the saddle.
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📌 Features
Adjustable gullet bar.
Adjustable 1st/2nd girth strap.
Easy-access flocking slots for on site flock adjustments by your fitter.
Velcro knee blocks that can be adjusted to suit rider.
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🔎 Condition notes
Please study all photos carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Please expect general wear from use e.g. to seat, flaps from riders’ legs / stirrup leathers, girth straps and knee blocks.
Flocking condition can vary and remains as received from the previous owner.
4x brand new girth straps
Embedded dirt and bobbling to suedette, examples in pics 14 and 15.
RHS headpin has been replaced and is raised, pic 16.
Wear to flaps from riders, leg, including stitchlines at bottom of flap edges, pics 17 and 18.
Previous owner replaced knee blocks with custom blocks, wear to surface of knee blocks, pic 19.
Nick at front of pommel, pic 20.
Oxidation to stirrup leather keeper fixings, which has rubbed opposing piping on both sides, pics 21 and 22.
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📦 Shipping and Delivery
Orders placed before 12pm (Mon - Fri) are dispatched on same day, all others dispatched on next available working day.
Sent fully tracked with ParcelForce.
Mainland UK : We can often aim for delivery on a specific weekday (Mon - Fri), if requested at least two full working days in advance (~90% success rate), please add note to your order.
📢 Important 📢 If you need your item by a specific date (for example, for a saddle fitting appointment), please allow delivery to arrive a minimum of TWO full working days in advance (excluding Saturdays), to allow for any possible courier delays. Speedy Saddles accepts no responsibility for missed fitting appointments due to courier delays.
Once full payment is received, we’re happy to delay dispatch for up to 14 days to better suit your fitting appointment - please confirm via messages before completing your purchase. Please note items cannot be held without full payment.
International shipping is available via eBay Global Shipping Program. Please note our trials are not available outside of UK mainland.
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💷 Payment Options
eBay balance, debit/credit card, pay by bank, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal (including Pay in 3 and PayPal Credit), or Klarna (buy now, pay later).
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📌 Internal Stock Reference: (52752) E 350 - 370 (400)
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📖 Manufacturer Information - What Thorowgood say about this model
Tailor-made to allow the broader horse to work in comfort
3 different girthing options ensure total saddle security
Close-contact panels enable the clear transmission of leg aids, making this the best solution for the low withered horse doing flatwork
Comes with a large moveable block to help you train your leg into a longer more secure position
Luxurious suede-effect seat covering and knee pads are non-slip and really comfortable to ride on
Flocked with 100% British wool
Available in black.
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❗ 5-Day Saddle Trial Terms & Conditions ❗
(Trials available to UK Mainland buyers only)
📦 Trial Period
Trial begins on the day the saddle is delivered (including weekends & bank holidays).
You must notify us by Day 5 if you wish to return the saddle. After this point, the sale is deemed final.
The saddle remains your responsibility throughout the trial period and must be handled with appropriate care.
🚚 Returning the Saddle
The saddle must be scanned in by your chosen carrier no later than Day 6, otherwise late return fees will apply.
Return postage is at the buyer’s own cost.
Any loss or damage during return transit remains the buyer’s responsibility. We strongly recommend using a reputable, fully tracked and insured delivery service.
💸 Fees & Refunds
A £25 trial fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Refunds are usually issued within 48 hours after the saddle has been inspected and its condition confirmed.
Any change in condition may result in deductions based on reduction in resale value.
⏰ Late Return Policy
A £5 per day late fee applies from Day 7 onwards.
If the saddle has not been returned by Day 14, the sale is deemed final.