you can buy fabric big enough for the horse you are riding, then fill it with parts or all of an old blanket. another option is using old pillow to stuff it... good luck :)
A saddle pad that goes underneath a saddle to make it more comfortable and to protect the horses back
A numnah, or saddle pad. The saddle pad is a square, and the numnah is the shape of the saddle, generally. In North America, usually you will only hear the term saddle pad. Comes in all shapes (for some dressage saddles, "swallowtail", square, fitted) and thicknesses (a "baby" pad is a thinner variety"). Also, many English riders use half pads that are half the size of a saddle pad and are meant to fit under the saddle but on top of the saddle pad (some people use them alone). These come in memory foam, sheepskin, or various synthetics.
this site tells you exactly how http://www.wikihow.com/Tack-up-a-Horse or.... carry your saddle over to your horse put the numnah or saddle pad on the horses back put saddle on the saddle pad move the saddle forward until the girth is just behind the front legs tighten the girth on both sides pull dwn the stirups and get on and ride. lol. :)
numnah or saddle pad
You put it on their withers, on top of the 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.
It is called a saddle pad it goes under the saddle and some ,but not all are shaped like saddles.
A saddle pad is a thick pad made of usually wool that is placed underneath the saddle. It provides more comfort to the horse when there is a rider on the back, and displaces the saddle more evenly across the horse's back.
the thing a horse wears under the saddle is called a saddle pad ! (:
It's often called a "keyhole pad" or a "riser pad."
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.
no, it would cause discomfort for the horse's back creating saddle sores, you can use it over a build up pad though.