Wintec 500 Dressage
A comfortable and practical saddle for you to commence your dressage journey. Feel secure in your position with a supportive seat, and the added comfort and grip of the most supple and durable leather-look, easy-care saddle yet.
Be bold and personalise yours with a coloured stirrup keeper. And after a big day of training, simply hose off your easy-care Wintec saddle. A wet lesson outdoors means a quick hose-off, not an evening of tack care.
HART: Horse and Rider Technology
When your horse’s comfort comes first, Horse and Rider Technology is essential for enjoying your time in the saddle, free from worry, and to the fullest.
Size guide
The chart shows the main measurements of the Wintec 500 Dressage for each seat size. Use it to compare with the saddle you ride in now.
For you
- Seat size depends on your build, the length of your thigh and the riding you do, so compare with a saddle you already find comfortable.
- If you are between sizes, try both if you can, or ask your saddle fitter or retailer.
For your horse
- Fit is about comfort, balance and how your horse moves, not one number on a chart, so we would always start with a qualified saddle fitter you trust.
- The width can be changed with the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System, so you or your saddle fitter can adjust it as your horse changes shape.
Measurements are a guide only. They are rounded to the nearest 0.5 cm and then converted to inches, and the organic shape of saddlery means small differences between pieces are normal.
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Is the Wintec 500 Dressage a good first dressage saddle?
Yes. It is made for riders starting their dressage journey, with a supportive seat and easy-care materials that hose off after a wet lesson.Which girth does it take?
It has long girth points, so it takes a short girth such as the Wintec Anatomic Girth.What comes with it?
The saddle comes fitted with a medium (black) gullet and Flexiblocs. Stirrup straps and a girth are not included. -
Approximate weight: 5.2 kg/11.5 lb. Weights vary a little by size and options. Your saddle, fitted as standard with a medium (black) gullet. Stirrup straps and a girth are not included. Riders often add an EASY-CHANGE gullet pack so they have every width to hand, an EASY-CHANGE riser pack for adjusting panel depth, a pair of stirrup straps and a girth. Fit is about comfort, balance and performance rather than any single number, so we would always start with a saddle fitter you trust. For the detail, see the size guide. The measurements provided are intended as a guide only. Due to the organic shape of equestrian products and the inherent subjectivity of the measuring process, slight variations may occur. We have made every effort to ensure accuracy, rounding measurements to the nearest 0.5 cm and then converting them to inches. Please consider these figures as close approximations rather than exact values.
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- Hose or wipe off sweat and dirt after riding.
- Your Wintec saddle is easy-care, so it needs no oiling or waxing.
- For a deeper clean, use Wintec Saddle Cleaner.
- The CAIR cushions are never adjusted themselves, and opening the CAIR security tape voids the warranty.
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We take care with our photos, but the saddles and gear in our lifestyle shots won't always be the exact product on this page. Some are there to show off a feature, like being weatherproof or easy to clean.
The product photos and description are the best guide to what you're buying. If you're not sure, just get in touch and we'll check for you.
Key features
- Panel: super-soft panels mould in and around your horse's muscles, hugging their unique conformation and freeing them to move
- Seat: supportive seat with the grip of a supple, durable leather-look, easy-care finish
- Girth points: long girth points, which take a short girth
- Flexiblocs: fitted as standard, and you can move or change them to tailor your thigh and knee support
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Looking after your saddle
Hose or wipe off sweat and dirt after riding.
Your Wintec saddle is easy-care, so it needs no oiling or waxing.
For a deeper clean, use Wintec Saddle Cleaner.
The CAIR cushions are never adjusted themselves, and opening the CAIR security tape voids the warranty.
For more, see Caring for your Wintec saddle and Synthetic saddle care: lather, rinse, repeat.
Finding the right fit
Approximate weight: 5.2 kg/11.5 lb. Weights vary a little by size and options.
Your saddle, fitted as standard with a medium (black) gullet. Stirrup straps and a girth are not included.
Riders often add an EASY-CHANGE gullet pack so they have every width to hand, an EASY-CHANGE riser pack for adjusting panel depth, a pair of stirrup straps and a girth.
Fit is about comfort, balance and performance rather than any single number, so we would always start with a saddle fitter you trust.
The measurements provided are intended as a guide only. Due to the organic shape of equestrian products and the inherent subjectivity of the measuring process, slight variations may occur. We have made every effort to ensure accuracy, rounding measurements to the nearest 0.5 cm and then converting them to inches. Please consider these figures as close approximations rather than exact values.
Open the size guide for the full measurement chart.
You might also find these useful: What size saddle do I need? and Assessing optimal saddle fit.
Wintec 500 Dressage
For your horse, super-soft panels mould in and around their muscles, hugging their conformation and freeing them to move.
What HART gives you
- Elastiflex tree: flexes and moves with your horse's stride, so their back can swing and move naturally.
- EASY-CHANGE Fit Solution: you or your saddle fitter can change the width of the Elastiflex tree with the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System, and change the depth of the panel to alter the balance with the EASY-CHANGE Riser System.
- CAIR Cushion System: air cushions stay in contact with your horse's moving back muscles, for even, lower pressure and shock absorption.
Read more: Synthetic saddle care: lather, rinse, repeat.
