They can be any where from $25-$75 for a cheap one. If you want a show-y one, a custom pad, or a brand name pad you could be looking at up to $200, sometimes more.
Yes, a horse does need a saddle pad to protect it's back and make the saddle feel snug on the horse.
Most saddles can be softened through regular use. However, if this doesn't work after a couple of weeks, it may be best to oil the saddle, to soften the leather. It the saddle is old and used to fit the horse, but has sunk and hardened, it may be best to re-flock the saddle (put in new foam to lift the saddle) so that the saddle fits correctly. For this, it may be best to call in someone with experience and this can be quite fiddly.
so the saddle is confyer for your horse
That would be called a saddle
They can ride horses at night because:They have saddle lights
A small company called Rispca. They're most expensive non-custamized pads are $6,500.
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
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.
One is round, and one is square.
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.
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.
If by classic, you mean english, yes. what is most important is the horse's comfort
No, very different. Metallic pads are generally more expensive but much better depending on vehicle. Ceramic pads are even better on most vehicles.
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.
They are called Poleys.
== == A horse saddle is most usually made of leather. However, there are some made from a combination of leather and cordura or leather and canvas. == == A horse saddle is made from leather