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If by classic, you mean english, yes. what is most important is the horse's comfort
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Where can western saddle pads be purchased?
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.
What does it mean if a horse needs wet saddle pads?
Yes, a horse does need a saddle pad to protect it's back and make the saddle feel snug on the horse.
What size saddle pad?
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.
Why do horses wear saddle pads?
Because if they dont the sadelle will be to heavy and it will hurt the horse. The saddle doesn't get any lighter because of the saddle pad, but the pad cushions the weight of the saddle and absorbs shock and moisture, making it more comfortable for the horse.
What tools do you need for a pony?
What you need for a pony is the same this as you need for a horse. Some things are: Saddle (english or westen) Girth, Bridal (english or western) brushes, hoovepick, saddle pads, halter, leadrope, food, stable and a big field for it to run and exercise (and to ride it) treats (optional) mounting block (optional) I have a horse. These are some things I have for my horse.
What are some of the places that one can purchase saddle pads?
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.
Can you use a Western saddle pad for an English saddle?
your not sopose to. but yes if it is a thin smaller saddle pad you may. you can NOT! i repeat NOT! aloud to use a English pad for a western saddle as this pad may be too small for the saddle and with bridged the withers and back of the horse. be carefull on what you use on your horse! i reqamend to buy a western saddle pad if you are planing to ride western.
What is the best rated saddle cushion?
One of the best made saddle pads on the market are Professional Choice. They are available at most tack and western stores, most horse supply catalogs and online on their website. They have a huge selection for most disciplines of riding. They also make some of the best protective boots and splints for your horse's leg protection.
What are worn and unsafe saddle pads?
Worn and unsafe saddle pads are saddle pads that arent in good nick. They have tears and they have dry sweat etc. on them. Normally you would buy a new saddle blanket you should get one every 2yrsas that is the maximum age expandenty of them. Go to your local saddler and ask for a new saddle blanket and hopefully you will find one. Make sure if your horse sweats alot and you buy a sheepskin underbottom it will dry so avoid them............... From Chelsea Rayner TOTALLY AWESOME If you have any more horse issues my user name is ponyluva123 COOL BANANAS i live in tasmania
Do saddle pads wear out?
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
When where saddle pads invented?
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.
Help finding the right saddle pad i own a thoroghbred n i ride western n my saddle is rubbing on his wither i know a high riser want work as his wither is high is there a saddle pad that is thick?
There are a few things you can do. Check with your local saddle shop as there are saddle pads that are made thicker. You can also double your pads making sure they don't slide around. Your pad may not be forward enough to raise your saddle so that it does't rub. Or the problem may be the saddle. It may be to wide for your horse, therefore it is not sitting on its back correctly. I had two different saddles for this reason. The fork where the horn is attached was higher on one saddle than the other. This gave more room for the withers. If you can check with someone in your area who knows saddles and horses well. Check out some site that offering saddle pad. One of them is http://www.saddleonline.com having many variety of saddle pads.
