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Location: Phoenix | Just curious which model you went with? Have any pictures you care to share?
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | hammer_time - 2014-05-07 10:07 PM
Just curious which model you went with? Have any pictures you care to share?
Mine is the regular one. It's black, 16 years old, gets used ALOT (but almost always with a liner) and is in super good shape. |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | I feel like becoming a saddle pad collector and this one is next on my list! |
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Accident Prone
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | That's a lot cheaper than my new hobby of saddle collector. LOL |
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 Banjo and Baby
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Location: South of Canada and North of Mexico | Love the fucshia they dont have a picture of it on their website because its very hard to capture the actual color, but its PRETTY. 28" western deluxe.
a 29 western tan (dont mind the FAT horse)
Green western Deluxe
Grey felt western deluxe sorry for poor picture, had flecks of other colors in there... went with everything.
I've also had a black one, but no pictures. I LOVE these pads!!!!
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | Thanks watchpeppydoc!
Do you like the western deluxe or the regular one better? |
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Banjo and Baby
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Location: South of Canada and North of Mexico | I like the wear leathers, but have never had one long enough to wear it out.. All of them except the tan one have been the western deluxe with the leathers. I have a grey one right now as well. You can find them used on some barrel racing tack sites on facebook, you can also put a used one towards a new one from the company. |
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top is with a Josey, bottom with a Bob Marshall...same pad with both saddles
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Location: Texas | I am a dealer so am a bit bias to the pad! I prefer the deluxe with the extra length, but my son prefers the standard model with less skirting. I also have the round that fits under a BM Pozzi round skirt models nicely. Love the fuschia color! Had the purple before as well. Tend to stick with neutrals though. All the colors are rich and vibrant!
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Location: Heart of Texas | Has anyone noticed a big difference from other pads like thinline or CSI? |
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| I seem to have a lot of trouble with the more expensive pads. I bought a CSI pad with the neoprene. The neoprene cracked bad in less than a year. I was told by CSI I could replace the underlining for the wool for an additional $100+.
I bought a saddleright for around $300. and in less than a year the ends in the back curled up forward around my saddle. I sent it back and was told that I shouldn't get it wet or dirty. HUH? For an additional 150. they would replace it.
Now I just ride in the Best Ever pads. |
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Location: Texas | Dragonlady - 2014-05-09 7:35 PM
I seem to have a lot of trouble with the more expensive pads. I bought a CSI pad with the neoprene. The neoprene cracked bad in less than a year. I was told by CSI I could replace the underlining for the wool for an additional $100+.
I bought a saddleright for around $300. and in less than a year the ends in the back curled up forward around my saddle. I sent it back and was told that I shouldn't get it wet or dirty. HUH? For an additional 150. they would replace it.
Now I just ride in the Best Ever pads.
Sorry but I am calling the BS Card on this comment about "shouldn't get it wet or dirty". I have one pad that is 10 years old, used daily on several head of horses. I take the darn thing to the car wash and hose it off. It shows some wear but is still in the same great using shape as when it was new. No matter what pad you buy it needs to be taken care of and cleaned occasionally. I also don't use liners with my pads. I just brush them off and away I go. |
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Location: Lone Star State | I have a owned a red deluxe saddleright pad for 8 years. I have a really short backed gelding now so I wish it was a tad shorter in length. Not to change topic, but what is the best way to clean the suede top? My cat was shot with a .22. He came home, jumped on my saddle stand that this pad was laying on, and slept. Meanwhile he bled all over my saddleright. I have tried hydrogen peroxide, grease lightening, and soap/water to remove the blood stains which helped but still not great. |
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| I have two, I use them both with Bob Marshalls.
The first mare is super short backed so I have a round pad on her. It has the longer wear leathers for the rigging on the Bob Marshall, I bought it new about 5 years ago and it's still in great shape. Got a great deal on the second pad (used). It's a little longer and doesn't have the longer wear leathers but it does the job! I don't have liners on either. When they get dirty I power hose them and then they are back to looking great |
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Location: Texas | They make another rounded one that fits under the round skirted saddles better. I'll get a picture of it tomorrow. |
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The Advice Guru
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| Dragonlady - 2014-05-09 7:35 PM
I seem to have a lot of trouble with the more expensive pads. I bought a CSI pad with the neoprene. The neoprene cracked bad in less than a year. I was told by CSI I could replace the underlining for the wool for an additional $100+.
I bought a saddleright for around $300. and in less than a year the ends in the back curled up forward around my saddle. I sent it back and was told that I shouldn't get it wet or dirty. HUH? For an additional 150. they would replace it.
Now I just ride in the Best Ever pads.
Csi no longer sells the neoprene bottom, they are all wool. Personally I love my csi pads, I have 6 now. 2 were brand new, the rest I have bought used. One had the neoprene bottom, I switched it out for wool. Csi has a lifetime guarantee on the flexplate and last time I spoke with her she hasn't had to replace one yet.
Saddleright, I have 2 I don't use the liner, and not as offend as my csi. I use the saddleright when I need a thin pad. Both are around 4 years old still look in almost new condition. |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | I appreciate the pics and comments!
The CSI seems interesting but I am after a thinner pad.
I think I like the deluxe...but can you get the western with wear leathers? The tan one on the white horse looks odd/less appealing than the deluxes because it doesn't have the leather.... |
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The Advice Guru
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| hammer_time - 2014-05-10 10:32 AM
I appreciate the pics and comments!
The CSI seems interesting but I am after a thinner pad.
I think I like the deluxe...but can you get the western with wear leathers? The tan one on the white horse looks odd/less appealing than the deluxes because it doesn't have the leather....
You can call saddleright themselves and directly order whatever you want from them, they are very good to work with. |
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 You get what you give
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Location: Texas | I had the round skirt with dropped rigging pads. Had them for years, liked them, but eventually sold all of them and use bayou west felt pads now of varying thicknesses.
I've been pleased with the bayou west pads so I haven't had the need to order another saddleright. I never had any issues with them falling apart or not holding up. |
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 Forever Young
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Location: relocated to Texas | I am a dealer for Saddleright pads, have been using them for years. Get the Western Deluxe with the wear leathers. Also, keep in mind that these pads last for years. You might get tired of a bright color, if it were me I would stick with black, brown or the English toast (which is a light brown). If you want color, find a thin, brightly colored blanket to put under it instead or the liner.
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Forever Young
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Location: relocated to Texas | River - 2014-05-10 7:44 PM I have a owned a red deluxe saddleright pad for 8 years. I have a really short backed gelding now so I wish it was a tad shorter in length. Not to change topic, but what is the best way to clean the suede top? My cat was shot with a .22. He came home, jumped on my saddle stand that this pad was laying on, and slept. Meanwhile he bled all over my saddleright. I have tried hydrogen peroxide, grease lightening, and soap/water to remove the blood stains which helped but still not great.
You can send this pad back in and get a new one for about $150. You can order another color and length if you like, no additional charge. Saddleright is the only company that will do this. Call them and tell them you want to order a recover pad. They will make you a new pad and you can use your old one until you get it. When you get the new one, you ship the old one back in the box the new one came in. You do have to pay for the shipping, but it is a lot cheaper than buying a new pad. I would say pretty cheap use of any pad for 8 years. Measure your pad and order it an inch or two shorter depending upon your horse's back. I think the Western deluxe starts at 28". Standard size pad is 30". |
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Location: CA | Hollywood's Fan - 2014-05-10 2:02 PM
River - 2014-05-10 7:44 PM I have a owned a red deluxe saddleright pad for 8 years. I have a really short backed gelding now so I wish it was a tad shorter in length. Not to change topic, but what is the best way to clean the suede top? My cat was shot with a .22. He came home, jumped on my saddle stand that this pad was laying on, and slept. Meanwhile he bled all over my saddleright. I have tried hydrogen peroxide, grease lightening, and soap/water to remove the blood stains which helped but still not great.
You can send this pad back in and get a new one for about $150. You can order another color and length if you like, no additional charge. Saddleright is the only company that will do this. Call them and tell them you want to order a recover pad. They will make you a new pad and you can use your old one until you get it. When you get the new one, you ship the old one back in the box the new one came in. You do have to pay for the shipping, but it is a lot cheaper than buying a new pad. I would say pretty cheap use of any pad for 8 years. Measure your pad and order it an inch or two shorter depending upon your horse's back. I think the Western deluxe starts at 28". Standard size pad is 30".
I have one of the round pads but i no longer have the saddle. Do you think they would let me do the $150 exchange for a square western pad?
To the OP i have two of the square pads without the wear leathers. I prefer the solid color so i didnt order the deluxe. I have the toast color and i kind of dont like it. I have two sorrels with flaxen manes and tails and it matches their coats and my saddle to well. Its to monochromatic i guess. I just bought a navy blue one and i love it as a neutral color. I didnt order black because i thought it would be to harsh on my lighter colored horses. My round pad is brown and i hate that color as well, i had a really hard time deciding on a color. I wish they came in the grey wool without the suede. |
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Location: Phoenix | I'm debating on brown or black...for a dark sorrel/chestnut. I know black looks good because I have a black pad already. I really want the chocolate brown but worried it would blend in too much. I've seen it on the same color horse...I guess I'm just overthinking it. I'll prob get brown haha |
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Location: Texas | I am also a dealer!  You take turn in any style of the saddleright pad for a "Recover". Send in your round style and change to square. They make the standard (no wear leathers) in any size you like as well as the deluxe with the wear leathers. most of the pads I am ordering are in a 29 length for the square skirted saddles. I prefer the wear leathers myself but some prefer the shorter style.They are running three weeks out on delivery at this time. |
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Location: Texas | Keep in mond that the black does fade a bit quicker than some of the other colors. The Toast or Rust might be worth looking at! We are currently using black, brown, and gray.
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Forever Young
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Location: relocated to Texas | drivemaround - 2014-05-11 6:02 PM Hollywood's Fan - 2014-05-10 2:02 PM River - 2014-05-10 7:44 PM I have a owned a red deluxe saddleright pad for 8 years. I have a really short backed gelding now so I wish it was a tad shorter in length. Not to change topic, but what is the best way to clean the suede top? My cat was shot with a .22. He came home, jumped on my saddle stand that this pad was laying on, and slept. Meanwhile he bled all over my saddleright. I have tried hydrogen peroxide, grease lightening, and soap/water to remove the blood stains which helped but still not great. You can send this pad back in and get a new one for about $150. You can order another color and length if you like, no additional charge. Saddleright is the only company that will do this. Call them and tell them you want to order a recover pad. They will make you a new pad and you can use your old one until you get it. When you get the new one, you ship the old one back in the box the new one came in. You do have to pay for the shipping, but it is a lot cheaper than buying a new pad. I would say pretty cheap use of any pad for 8 years. Measure your pad and order it an inch or two shorter depending upon your horse's back. I think the Western deluxe starts at 28". Standard size pad is 30". I have one of the round pads but i no longer have the saddle. Do you think they would let me do the $150 exchange for a square western pad? To the OP i have two of the square pads without the wear leathers. I prefer the solid color so i didnt order the deluxe. I have the toast color and i kind of dont like it. I have two sorrels with flaxen manes and tails and it matches their coats and my saddle to well. Its to monochromatic i guess. I just bought a navy blue one and i love it as a neutral color. I didnt order black because i thought it would be to harsh on my lighter colored horses. My round pad is brown and i hate that color as well, i had a really hard time deciding on a color. I wish they came in the grey wool without the suede.
I think they probably would, might charge you what the original difference of the pads would be. Like if the pad you bought was $200 and the square was $225, they might charge the $150 plus $25. I don't know. Call Saddleright and talk to them. The gal that takes the orders is very nice, knowledgeable and helpful. They do have a pad with a wool top instead of the suede if that is what you would like. I think it is cheaper too. I don't know how the wear of the wool compares to the suede, as I have always had the suede.
As far as color goes, my favorites are the black and English toast. I ride a lot of horses and they are the most versitile. I always use a liner under my pads, if I want color, I will use a thin Navajo instead of a liner. |
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Location: Texas | The rounds are the same price as the squares. 269 for the standard models, 289 for the deluxe models. I sent one in for a "Recover" and traded it up to a deluxe. My trade in was 12 years old, never used a liner, was 26 long standard, and was in bad shape. |
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Location: Lone Star State | Hollywood's Fan - 2014-05-10 4:02 PM
River - 2014-05-10 7:44 PM I have a owned a red deluxe saddleright pad for 8 years. I have a really short backed gelding now so I wish it was a tad shorter in length. Not to change topic, but what is the best way to clean the suede top? My cat was shot with a .22. He came home, jumped on my saddle stand that this pad was laying on, and slept. Meanwhile he bled all over my saddleright. I have tried hydrogen peroxide, grease lightening, and soap/water to remove the blood stains which helped but still not great.
You can send this pad back in and get a new one for about $150. You can order another color and length if you like, no additional charge. Saddleright is the only company that will do this. Call them and tell them you want to order a recover pad. They will make you a new pad and you can use your old one until you get it. When you get the new one, you ship the old one back in the box the new one came in. You do have to pay for the shipping, but it is a lot cheaper than buying a new pad. I would say pretty cheap use of any pad for 8 years. Measure your pad and order it an inch or two shorter depending upon your horse's back. I think the Western deluxe starts at 28". Standard size pad is 30".
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | hammer_time - 2014-05-10 7:21 PM I'm debating on brown or black...for a dark sorrel/chestnut. I know black looks good because I have a black pad already. I really want the chocolate brown but worried it would blend in too much. I've seen it on the same color horse...I guess I'm just overthinking it. I'll prob get brown haha
I have always wanted a brown one- I saw BROWN:)
Also- just so you know, the CSI is a lot lighter in weight if you get the half inch liner. And just to clarify- they did not use neoprene it was actually PVC foam which does breathe but I know they have discontinued it.
I have both- like both. I prefer the way the Saddleright "looks" vs that carpet top on the CSI but I think both are great pads. I do know from experience that Saddleright has EXCELLENT customer service. |
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The Advice Guru
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| hammer_time - 2014-05-10 7:21 PM
I'm debating on brown or black...for a dark sorrel/chestnut. I know black looks good because I have a black pad already. I really want the chocolate brown but worried it would blend in too much. I've seen it on the same color horse...I guess I'm just overthinking it. I'll prob get brown haha
They have a nice darker grey color that looks good on any horse, doesn't show the dust. My black saddleright shows the dust and dirt. |
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Location: North Dakota | hammer_time - 2014-05-10 7:21 PM I'm debating on brown or black...for a dark sorrel/chestnut. I know black looks good because I have a black pad already. I really want the chocolate brown but worried it would blend in too much. I've seen it on the same color horse...I guess I'm just overthinking it. I'll prob get brown haha
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Jeter is my second husband!
| Hollywood's Fan - 2014-05-10 5:02 PM River - 2014-05-10 7:44 PM I have a owned a red deluxe saddleright pad for 8 years. I have a really short backed gelding now so I wish it was a tad shorter in length. Not to change topic, but what is the best way to clean the suede top? My cat was shot with a .22. He came home, jumped on my saddle stand that this pad was laying on, and slept. Meanwhile he bled all over my saddleright. I have tried hydrogen peroxide, grease lightening, and soap/water to remove the blood stains which helped but still not great. You can send this pad back in and get a new one for about $150. You can order another color and length if you like, no additional charge. Saddleright is the only company that will do this. Call them and tell them you want to order a recover pad. They will make you a new pad and you can use your old one until you get it. When you get the new one, you ship the old one back in the box the new one came in. You do have to pay for the shipping, but it is a lot cheaper than buying a new pad. I would say pretty cheap use of any pad for 8 years. Measure your pad and order it an inch or two shorter depending upon your horse's back. I think the Western deluxe starts at 28". Standard size pad is 30".
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| I am getting one this week. My question is do you suggest getting the liner or not? |
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Location: Midwest | Here is mine. I bought it used, and it still looks brand new. Sorry, you can't see too much of it, but this is the only pic I can find. I use it very often actually, and if you need a thinner pad, I think it works well with a lot of different saddles.
 Found a better picture
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  Witty Enough
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Location: CTX | Here are mine. The first one I got years ago is the royal blue, the second one is the turqouise and tha last one is the hunter green. All very vivid colors, and I love them. |
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Witty Enough
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Location: CTX | Here are mine. The first one I got years ago is the royal blue, the second one is thhe turqouise and tha last one is the hunter green. All very vivid colors, and I love them.
Only the last one is the deluxe western, the other two are the all around. I like the deluxe slightly better, the all around "bleed" when the horse starts to sweat a lot. But other than that I have no issues with them.
  
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