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*Denny* · 01-22-2011,

Looking to purchase a new saddle pad, need one that has good shock absorption. I'm a good balanced rider on the heavy side 210 ( but losing ) and want to protect my horses back as much as I can. Looking at the EquinePedic, Thin line or the Wade Saddle Pad. I'm open to any other suggestions. I do use a Classic Equine Contour Pedic which makes my saddle stay put which I really like about it, but It doesn't breath. Thank you for any help on this

*circlekinstructor* · 01-24-2011,

i have never be able to aford on myself but have always heard excellent things about thin line pads.

*AQHABreeder* · 01-24-2011,

I use some sort of Ortho Equine (I think) it is 1 1/4" thick Neoprene with guards and upper lining. As the pad got used it became firmer which I like, but still comfy to the horses' back.

This is one I'd really like to have:
Impact Gel Contour Saddle Pad

*Ltc4h* · 01-24-2011,

Your saddle and balance are more important than a pad.
First REALLY check your saddle-if you can afford to have a saddle fitter out.
No pad will fix an ill fitting saddle.
210 is not extremely heavy- a very light weight BAD rider can be worse than a heavier balanced rider.
Good luck with your weight loss.

Considerations for the Overweight Rider

*AQHABreeder* · 01-26-2011,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ltc4h

Your saddle and balance are more important than a pad.
First REALLY check your saddle-if you can afford to have a saddle fitter out.
No pad will fix an ill fitting saddle.

I don't think she's actually trying to say she has a poor fitting saddle -just wants ultimate comfort for her horse with what she has to deal with...

Quote:

a very light weight BAD rider can be worse than a heavier balanced rider.

AMEN TO THAT.

*nancyly* · 02-15-2011,

I got a gorgeouse saddle pad at this wesite. It's really high quality and reasonable price.