I've heard some good things about the thinline pads turning grumpy saddling horses into happy horses. Helping reduce movement of the rider and reducing rider and horse back pain.
Posted 2014-05-14 9:55 AM Subject: RE: Another saddle pad question!
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So I gotta say, I was just like you a few months ago. I did some research and liked the feedback from other people on here about 5 stars.
For the money and time I have spent riding with different brands and products that had "hype" around them - my decision to go with a 5 star was by far the best thing I've done for my horses in a long, long time.
Hit up Rockyroad and she will work with you on every aspect of the pad. I LOVE mine and LOVE the way my good mare moves in it. I can't say enough super positive things about the product and company. I'm currently saving my money for another one!
Posted 2014-05-14 1:53 PM Subject: RE: Another saddle pad question!
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Thanks for the input keep it coming!
I keep hearing great things about 5 star and I've read they are better then the best evers. Price is better for the best evers tho lol
I do think the thinline is more of an english thing. I actually didn't know they made western pads either untill I looked up their site.
I wish I could try both the 5 star and thinline. I actually had the waky idea of buying a 5 star and trying it with the thinline on top (not the two whole pads just the 1/4inch thinline with a 1/2 inch 5 star).
I guess I'm just wondering if the thinline is really better at pressure distribution, reduction, dissipation compared to the 5 star. I don't like the idea of the thinline by itself on his back tho. So I think I would get the fancy pro pad with the felt. Or do my waky idea. Or maybe someone will mention something else!
Thanks again!
Another saddle pad question!
