The saddle pad actually predates the saddle itself. There is no exact year, but when horses were first ridden people used cloth as a barrier between them and the horses back. These were the first saddle pads, and the precursor to the saddle.
yes saddle pads eventually wear out as would clothes. it depends on what type saddle pad you would get that determines how fast it would wear out
One is round, and one is square.
Western saddle pads may be purchased at stores that deal in equestrian supplies. These stores would include places like Chick's, Western Saddle Pads, and Tack Wholesale. These places all offer the convenience of on-line shopping.
A tribe called the sarmatains invented the saddle in 365 A.D.
For a western saddle most pads will be about the same size unless it's for a pony saddle, which will be much smaller. English saddle pads can vary significantly. Since there are different types of English saddles the pads will correspond with their individual shapes. A dressage saddle will have a dressage pad, likewise hunt seat, saddle seat (with a 3 or 4 inch cutback). Whatever the size or shape, make sure that the pad is thick enough that it protects your horse's back and that it fits right so it won't slip or rub.
Yes, a horse does need a saddle pad to protect it's back and make the saddle feel snug on the horse.
Once can purchase saddle pads from a variety of different places. These include equestrian stores and other horse riding specialists, as well as online on sites such as Amazon.
The romans.
1940s - Shoulder Pads invented for defencemen - not used by all players. if you were looking fo hocky shoulder pads
saddle shoes were invented in the 30s for golf then were quickly recognized as good dancing shoes for teens. i just did a project on this.
They are called Poleys.
It was invented in 1943.