Changing your own gullet does not need to be daunting, and is quite a simple process. We have prepared some easy to follow steps to assist you change your gullets.
Tools needed: 1 phillips head screwdriver
Step 1:
Locate the screws (they are usually either under the stirrup skirts or on the underside of the gullet). Unscrew both sides using the screwdriver
Step 2:
Undo the velcro on the underside of the gullet to locate the gullet plate
Step 3:
Pull the panel and flap away from the tree points so they are not attached to the rest of the saddle (see picture)
Step 4:
Unscrew both screws on either end of the gullet plate then remove the plate
Step 5:
Place the new gullet plate in the saddle and redo the screws on either end
Step 6:
Place the tree points back into the holes on the panels and flaps (like in Step 3)
Step 7:
Fold the Velcro tab back under the gullet (like in Step 2)
Step 8:
Screw in the screws that are under the stirrup skirts (see step 1)
Step 9:
Happy riding! ?
The gullet we have used in this example is for Bates and Wintec saddles. Most of the easy change saddles are done very similar.
