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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I see all the posts about 5 Star and really like them. I'm having a small problem buying one for that chunk of change. I know you get what you pay for, but I'm wondering what other pads do you really like and why? I have spent a few days searching for used 5 Stars and looking at near every saddle pad made and I can't decide what I want because after a while they all look the same lol....not really, but I can't decide....help a sista out! |
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| I use the ed wright pad. I think they are $180 and I have 3 of them and really like them. I can bring one for you to "feel" lol they are well worth the money I believe. |
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The Advice Guru
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| I went even more expensive and went to a csi, and will never go back.
If you don't care about color and want a wool pad Ed wright pads are manufactured by the same company as 5 star, the felting process is done in canada |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | horsiace1025 - 2015-03-23 1:07 PM I use the ed wright pad. I think they are $180 and I have 3 of them and really like them. I can bring one for you to "feel" lol they are well worth the money I believe.
lol that sounds weird.....I'll bring one for you to feel lol....that might look creepy lol.
They are on my list of one's I like, so I'll give the Ed Wright's one point :) Thanks. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | cheryl makofka - 2015-03-23 1:09 PM I went even more expensive and went to a csi, and will never go back. If you don't care about color and want a wool pad Ed wright pads are manufactured by the same company as 5 star, the felting process is done in canada
Did not know that about the Ed Wright's. Two points for Ed :) |
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Red Bull Agressive
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Location: North Dakota | I was SUPER impressed with the flex plates in the CSI pads. I got one for free but it was just too thick for my saddle so I sold it. I ended up just getting a hold of Rockyroad and am having a custom 5 star done. I had one before and liked it, but I never notice any difference in my horses from pad to pad. |
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Location: Minnesota | I use a Diamond Wool Pressure Relief Pad with Vinny. Its held up great for the last 4 years. I also love Cutter Classic. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | So, do you just buy from the Ed and Martha Wright website and, I'm guessing, they only come in white??? |
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| CSI pads hands down, I don't even own another kind. Pad lasts forever and you just buy new liners. I have never had a horse with a sore back since switching to these pads. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | mmfarms - 2015-03-23 1:23 PM Love all of my 5 stars!
I love them too. Do you want to give me one of yours??  |
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Location: Kentucky | Deanna may know of some used/demo 5 Stars for cheaper. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Murphy - 2015-03-23 1:27 PM Deanna may know of some used/demo 5 Stars for cheaper.
Who is Deanna? Point me towards her. |
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Location: Northern Ontario | I have two 5stars and love them...they are soft and contour my horse's back. I really want to try a classic equine black esp. My sister has one and they look nice |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | I splurged a year ago and bought my first 5Star... now I have three in my trailer! I got one from CL and #1 and #3 from RockyRoad. I am wanting to look into a CSI, but I probably need to atleast be riding and not continuously throwing money into the money pit!!
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Location: Kansas | I really like the reinsman pad I've been using, it's soft wool and holds up very well. |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:28 PM I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad.
$350?? Pretty sure the max I've paid is $245 for my biggest one! It's 3/4" thick and is personalized. Deanna is Rockyroad on here! I can give you her e-mail if you'd like! |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:30 PM I splurged a year ago and bought my first 5Star... now I have three in my trailer! I got one from CL and #1 and #3 from RockyRoad. I am wanting to look into a CSI, but I probably need to atleast be riding and not continuously throwing money into the money pit!!
Do you know what size you're wanting?
I sure don't lol. It would be for Scorcho, so I'm thinking a decent sized one. I have no experience, so I'm kind of winging it on everything. I think anything I buy would be better than what I have now.....sooooo lol....I'm, at least, heading in the right direction :) |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:32 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:28 PM I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad. $350?? Pretty sure the max I've paid is $245 for my biggest one! It's 3/4" thick and is personalized. Deanna is Rockyroad on here! I can give you her e-mail if you'd like!
For the CSI pad. On the website it said $350. I can't cough up the money for the new 5 Star either....not yet, at least. If I really start riding like I think I will, I will upgrade. I'm just at my first nice saddle pad purchase right now :) |
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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:21 PM So, do you just buy from the Ed and Martha Wright website and, I'm guessing, they only come in white???
Yes, just buy from their site. They are grey not white. I love my Wright pads. Have also had good luck with Sloan and Teskey's has a cheaper one that my SO bought a couple of years ago. It is not a bad pad for the price, I think he paid $75 for it. It is poop brown and I don't know if it comes in any other colors. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | UTAHCANCHASER - 2015-03-23 1:36 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:21 PM So, do you just buy from the Ed and Martha Wright website and, I'm guessing, they only come in white??? Yes, just buy from their site. They are grey not white. I love my Wright pads. Have also had good luck with Sloan and Teskey's has a cheaper one that my SO bought a couple of years ago. It is not a bad pad for the price, I think he paid $75 for it. It is poop brown and I don't know if it comes in any other colors.
Ok, what size do I want? Thickness?? 1 inch?? |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:33 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:30 PM I splurged a year ago and bought my first 5Star... now I have three in my trailer! I got one from CL and #1 and #3 from RockyRoad. I am wanting to look into a CSI, but I probably need to atleast be riding and not continuously throwing money into the money pit!!
Do you know what size you're wanting? I sure don't lol. It would be for Scorcho, so I'm thinking a decent sized one. I have no experience, so I'm kind of winging it on everything. I think anything I buy would be better than what I have now.....sooooo lol....I'm, at least, heading in the right direction :)
Would you happen to know the length of your saddle? I have a square skirted Triple Creek for my short backed gelding and a 30" long is just too short for the saddle and a 32" pad swallows the horse... Deanna said they could cut me a 31".
Does the saddle fit him good? If so then you can get a 1/2" pad, but I probably wouldn't go any thicker than 7/8". See... I've already weeded some of your confusion.... or made it worse! |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:38 PM UTAHCANCHASER - 2015-03-23 1:36 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:21 PM So, do you just buy from the Ed and Martha Wright website and, I'm guessing, they only come in white??? Yes, just buy from their site. They are grey not white. I love my Wright pads. Have also had good luck with Sloan and Teskey's has a cheaper one that my SO bought a couple of years ago. It is not a bad pad for the price, I think he paid $75 for it. It is poop brown and I don't know if it comes in any other colors.
Also, do you put a liner or anything under it (between it and the horse)? |
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Location: Oklahoma | I've heard good things about the Oxbow pads, but I've never used one myself. |
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Location: Phoenix | I've had wool/felt pads by the following companies and 5 Stars are far superior:
--Bayou West (good quality, not as soft, stiffer pad, good for some back/saddle combos)
--Classic Equine (falls apart, made my saddle roll, not a fan of the wither cut out)
--Tod Slone (well made, but not as soft)
I think I got the one I have now around 8 years ago and it looks great. I absolutely LOVE the contour of the TOPLINE to accommodate for higher withers. That, plus the softness makes these pads really stand out. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:39 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:33 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:30 PM I splurged a year ago and bought my first 5Star... now I have three in my trailer! I got one from CL and #1 and #3 from RockyRoad. I am wanting to look into a CSI, but I probably need to atleast be riding and not continuously throwing money into the money pit!!
Do you know what size you're wanting? I sure don't lol. It would be for Scorcho, so I'm thinking a decent sized one. I have no experience, so I'm kind of winging it on everything. I think anything I buy would be better than what I have now.....sooooo lol....I'm, at least, heading in the right direction :)
Does the saddle fit him good? If so then you can get a 1/2" pad, but I probably wouldn't go any thicker than 7/8". See... I've already weeded some of your confusion.... or made it worse!
That's a great question lol. It's a 15 inch Horton. Does that help lol? I'm planning to upgrade that too soon. I've been looking hard at the Corriente's. We have one that Herbie gave us that we really like a lot. It's a 16 inch and not a barrel saddle. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I love my 5 Stars for sure, love how they are shaped for a good fit and Deanna is awesome to work with she's Rockyroad on here.
And I even bought me a couple of Oxbow's and love them too and they were at a great price, got them from Julie on here and shes S.G. you need to pm her and see if she still has some, I cant remember what I payed for the Oxbows but I'm thinking it was somewhere under a 100.00 and I dont buy junk and these pads are super great. I bought two different colors, a red and a black they look awesome..  |
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Location: Kentucky | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 2:29 PM Murphy - 2015-03-23 1:27 PM Deanna may know of some used/demo 5 Stars for cheaper. Who is Deanna? Point me towards her.
Deanna Bidwell on Facebook, Rocky Road on here. She is a 5 Star dealer. |
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Party Girl
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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:38 PM UTAHCANCHASER - 2015-03-23 1:36 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:21 PM So, do you just buy from the Ed and Martha Wright website and, I'm guessing, they only come in white??? Yes, just buy from their site. They are grey not white. I love my Wright pads. Have also had good luck with Sloan and Teskey's has a cheaper one that my SO bought a couple of years ago. It is not a bad pad for the price, I think he paid $75 for it. It is poop brown and I don't know if it comes in any other colors.
Mine are the 1", I don't usually put anything under mine but I try and brush them off after I ride or after the pad dries. I still have my first Wright that I got about 15 years ago. It has seen better days but it is still in pretty good shape. I would also go with the 28" or 30". The newer one I have is a 32" and will only work on my longer backed mare. I am hoping to get a shorter one soon. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:41 PM I've heard good things about the Oxbow pads, but I've never used one myself.
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Location: Jersey Girl | I like the Wyatt pads. It is also a wool pad, well made and looks nice. I like that it is made so there is no pressure on the withers. They are more popular with the penning folks. tho. |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:42 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:39 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:33 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:30 PM I splurged a year ago and bought my first 5Star... now I have three in my trailer! I got one from CL and #1 and #3 from RockyRoad. I am wanting to look into a CSI, but I probably need to atleast be riding and not continuously throwing money into the money pit!!
Do you know what size you're wanting? I sure don't lol. It would be for Scorcho, so I'm thinking a decent sized one. I have no experience, so I'm kind of winging it on everything. I think anything I buy would be better than what I have now.....sooooo lol....I'm, at least, heading in the right direction :)
Does the saddle fit him good? If so then you can get a 1/2" pad, but I probably wouldn't go any thicker than 7/8". See... I've already weeded some of your confusion.... or made it worse!
I have no experience with either of those... I know that the Double J's are generally more "compact" (if that makes sense) and you can get away with a shorter pad, but your's might not. The seat size doesn't make that much of a difference, what will matter is if there is still a lot of saddle past the pad. Let me pull a picture and show you what I mean.... but it's probably best to get your tape measurer out! |
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| We ride in Impact Gel pads. From what I've seen on here, people either love them or hate them. I love mine. I have 3 felt and one wool, and so does my husband. Our oldest ones are probably around 8 years old and are still in good condition. I think mine are 3/4" and my husbands are thicker, I think 1". I honestly can't compare to other brands because I haven't ridden in anything else for so long. My husband rides his horses hard taking care of pasture cattle, roping, picking up broncs, etc. He hasn't had soreness issues. I don't ride quite as hard as him, but I haven't had any soreness issues either.
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Location: Back in MT BABY!!! | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:35 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:32 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:28 PM I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad. $350?? Pretty sure the max I've paid is $245 for my biggest one! It's 3/4" thick and is personalized. Deanna is Rockyroad on here! I can give you her e-mail if you'd like!
You should be able to get a 5 star in your price range with Deanna (rockyroad on BHW). I just got a custom ordered pad 1" thick 32x32 (he's a team roper:)) for my brother for less. And you for sure can find a used pad for under $200.
Are you on facebook? Deanna has started a used 5star page that's where I've found a couple of the ones I use. |
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Location: Back in MT BABY!!! | And on a side note....Deanna is running her Tax Rebate sale right now as well.  |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | babiemox - 2015-03-23 1:48 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:35 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:32 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:28 PM I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad. $350?? Pretty sure the max I've paid is $245 for my biggest one! It's 3/4" thick and is personalized. Deanna is Rockyroad on here! I can give you her e-mail if you'd like!
Are you on facebook? Deanna has started a used 5star page that's where I've found a couple of the ones I use.
What??? lol
I just pm'd her. I forgot my phone this morning, but I'll look that up as soon as I get home. Thanks for that information! That could be my answer :) |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | You need to look into the Oxbow's they will fit your price range I bet |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-23 1:52 PM You need to look into the Oxbow's they will fit your price range I bet
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | babiemox - 2015-03-23 1:48 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:35 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:32 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:28 PM I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad. $350?? Pretty sure the max I've paid is $245 for my biggest one! It's 3/4" thick and is personalized. Deanna is Rockyroad on here! I can give you her e-mail if you'd like!
Are you on facebook? Deanna has started a used 5star page that's where I've found a couple of the ones I use.
Can I get a link to this group?!?? |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:56 PM babiemox - 2015-03-23 1:48 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:35 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:32 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:28 PM I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad. $350?? Pretty sure the max I've paid is $245 for my biggest one! It's 3/4" thick and is personalized. Deanna is Rockyroad on here! I can give you her e-mail if you'd like!
Are you on facebook? Deanna has started a used 5star page that's where I've found a couple of the ones I use.
No! It's my group! Go find ye own! |
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Location: In my own world | I have a 5 star and a Professional Choice SMX air ride. I like them both. And I like the 5 star on one horse but not the other and same with the SmX. I didn't like how the 5 star fit her. The SMX is about $150 if you go plain. You can catch them
On sale for $100. My saddles are a Crown C and a Double J Pro |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:56 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:56 PM babiemox - 2015-03-23 1:48 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:35 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:32 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:28 PM I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad. $350?? Pretty sure the max I've paid is $245 for my biggest one! It's 3/4" thick and is personalized. Deanna is Rockyroad on here! I can give you her e-mail if you'd like!
Are you on facebook? Deanna has started a used 5star page that's where I've found a couple of the ones I use.
You shouldn't try to stop me from stimulating the economy!! |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-23 2:01 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:56 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:56 PM babiemox - 2015-03-23 1:48 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 12:35 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 1:32 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 1:28 PM I can't bring myself to pay $350 for a saddle pad just yet lol. Maybe if I really start riding a lot, but for what I'm doing now, I can't see it. I want a really good, 1/2 that price pad. $350?? Pretty sure the max I've paid is $245 for my biggest one! It's 3/4" thick and is personalized. Deanna is Rockyroad on here! I can give you her e-mail if you'd like!
Are you on facebook? Deanna has started a used 5star page that's where I've found a couple of the ones I use.
Fine. You can stimulate it after 8 pm tonight :) |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | ^^^^plus, you already have THREE!!! Leave some for the rest of us!  |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | And....you don't even have FB, so why do you want this link??? |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Never mind, Longneck! You are really, really awesome!! Forget all that other stuff I said. I was just kidding around lol! |
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Location: North Dakota | When I got into the "fancy pad" world I started with a classic equine memory foam, I still have it and use it when needed. I then went down a wandering path, that made it through the 5 stars, CE zone and finally found my way to the CSI (thanks to hubby) Honestly, if you are anything like me (haha) I do not own saddles that fit every horse perfectly, I know there is flaws in the fit and the CE memory foam and the CSI pad are the best of the 4 types I've tried with CSI being the best. I found a used one that came with 2 liners and really, I would bet they are 6-8 years old but they are still very nice and have a ton of life left in them.
edited to add that coolhorse.com used to be the best place to find pads if you're looking for a deal....not sure if they still are.
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Location: EDGE OF INSANITY | i got lucky and bought my 5 star barely used for $100. I too, cringe at buying a new one $$$$$ my kids take all my money  |
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Rad Dork
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Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 2:04 PM And....you don't even have FB, so why do you want this link???
Because I like to have OPTIONS!!!! even if I always grab the same pad time after time I like to know that there are options waiting on me should I want to change my mind the next time I saddle up! |
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Location: Louisiana | My favorite in the whole world is the Wyatt Ranch Pad! |
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| I have a 5 star and a wade and like both of them. I've had saddlerights and CSI pads but I didn't like them as much. I would say the five star is my absolute favorite. |
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Location: Back in MT BABY!!! | I can't get on FB on my work computer but will try to post a link tonight when I get home. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Mommy just bought her first 5 Star woot woot!! I'm moving up in the world! |
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Location: Oklahoma | babiemox - 2015-03-23 2:26 PM I can't get on FB on my work computer but will try to post a link tonight when I get home.
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | If your saddle fits pretty good you should not need to thick of a pad. Most of my 5 Stars or 3/4 to a 1/2 inch. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-23 2:32 PM If your saddle fits pretty good you should not need to thick of a pad. Most of my 5 Stars or 3/4 to a 1/2 inch.
30 X 30 1/2"
I'm a happy little camper! Thanks everyone. I'll give this one a try. If it doesn't work out, I'll sell it to my sister and buy a different one.....turns out, she knows less about saddle pads than I do lol. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 2:35 PM Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-23 2:32 PM If your saddle fits pretty good you should not need to thick of a pad. Most of my 5 Stars or 3/4 to a 1/2 inch. 30 X 30 1/2"
I'm a happy little camper! Thanks everyone. I'll give this one a try. If it doesn't work out, I'll sell it to my sister and buy a different one.....turns out, she knows less about saddle pads than I do lol.
Good deal  , What color did you get? |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-23 2:37 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-23 2:35 PM Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-23 2:32 PM If your saddle fits pretty good you should not need to thick of a pad. Most of my 5 Stars or 3/4 to a 1/2 inch. 30 X 30 1/2"
I'm a happy little camper! Thanks everyone. I'll give this one a try. If it doesn't work out, I'll sell it to my sister and buy a different one.....turns out, she knows less about saddle pads than I do lol.
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Natural colored....whatever that means lol. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 2:42 PM Natural colored....whatever that means lol.
I have a few of the natural color ones.
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Texas | I have tried a lot of them but the best that works for my mare is a Saddle Right. They are a little pricey however they last forever, My mare is round so its hard to fit her.
This saddle pad keeps my saddle from moving.
After talking to them that is the only one I will use.
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 More bootie than waist!
Posts: 18425
Location: Riding Crackhead. | I've tried no name cheapos, Pro Choice, Classic Equine, Impact Gel and 5 STar. The only thing in my trailer are a bunch of 5 Stars in various thicknesses and colors to match my outfits.
All joking aside they are in my opinion the best out there. They are the most comfortable for my horses which is my top priority.
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 Career in Looney Tune Land
Posts: 1717
Location: the high desert | I'm in the same boat LRQHS. I can't justify spending $300+ on a saddle pad especially when my saddle fits quite well (I won't say perfect lol) I really like 5 stars but again there $200+. Do diamond wool saddle pads compare to 5 stars? |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Iwish - 2015-03-23 3:25 PM I'm in the same boat LRQHS. I can't justify spending $300+ on a saddle pad especially when my saddle fits quite well (I won't say perfect lol) I really like 5 stars but again there $200+. Do diamond wool saddle pads compare to 5 stars?
Did you see the 5 Star FB page they mentioned above? Might be an option. I haven't looked at it yet. I, also, PM'd Rockyroad. If she has any used ones or demos, I'll be sure to tell you. |
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Career in Looney Tune Land
Posts: 1717
Location: the high desert | Yes I am LRQHS. Love that page. But then it's like hmm... save a little on a used one or just spend a bit extra and get a custom one with your own patch.... I'm a mess lol |
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Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 3:25 PM I've tried no name cheapos, Pro Choice, Classic Equine, Impact Gel and 5 STar. The only thing in my trailer are a bunch of 5 Stars in various thicknesses and colors to match my outfits.
All joking aside they are in my opinion the best out there. They are the most comfortable for my horses which is my top priority.
See, Jenn. This is how I aspire to be!!!! I need atleast the four main thicknesses in each of the threee main colors... and if I can get the super elusive colors then that just broadens my options. |
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Experienced Mouse Trapper
Posts: 3106
Location: North Dakota | forgot to mention I've had a saddleright too and that was the best pad I had used when I had the saddle that fit the horse very well (almost perfectly) BUT the saddle didn't fit me......Saddleright is really cool, one of the neatest built pads around and long lasting! |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-23 3:45 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 3:25 PM I've tried no name cheapos, Pro Choice, Classic Equine, Impact Gel and 5 STar. The only thing in my trailer are a bunch of 5 Stars in various thicknesses and colors to match my outfits.
All joking aside they are in my opinion the best out there. They are the most comfortable for my horses which is my top priority.
See, Jenn. This is how I aspire to be!!!! I need atleast the four main thicknesses in each of the threee main colors... and if I can get the super elusive colors then that just broadens my options.
Well, I think you both have a saddle pad addiction lol. |
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More bootie than waist!
Posts: 18425
Location: Riding Crackhead. | LRQHS - 2015-03-23 3:46 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 3:45 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 3:25 PM I've tried no name cheapos, Pro Choice, Classic Equine, Impact Gel and 5 STar. The only thing in my trailer are a bunch of 5 Stars in various thicknesses and colors to match my outfits.
All joking aside they are in my opinion the best out there. They are the most comfortable for my horses which is my top priority.
See, Jenn. This is how I aspire to be!!!! I need atleast the four main thicknesses in each of the threee main colors... and if I can get the super elusive colors then that just broadens my options.
I just got my newest one this week. Black with a pink princess crown on the patch that says High Maintenance. LOL |
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Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? |
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More bootie than waist!
Posts: 18425
Location: Riding Crackhead. | Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me??
Used 5 Star Pads For Sale |
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Posts: 1526
Location: Texas | 5 STARS!!!!! Amazing! They fit so good! Virgin wool and pretty! |
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Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
 Is it private? I can't find anything with my Google searches. |
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Unknown Drip
Posts: 5624
Location: Back in MT BABY!!! | Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
Sorry...I got in late after riding last night and forgot to put a link for this. It is private/closed group to keep the spamers off of the site. I will try to remember tonight...it's supposed to rain/sleet/snow most of the day so no riding for me! |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-23 10:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
You're too late. I bought them all last night :) |
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Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
Dang!! I'm not on FB, so there goes my shot at seeing what's on there!! I guess when I get serious about getting another one Deanna can let me in on the scoop! |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
Orrrrrr, I could tell you......for a small fee, of course :) |
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Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
Something tells me that "fee" might not be so "small". I think the shipping on a six pack would eat me alive
Could you tell me if there are any with white acid washed cowhide wear leathers on there? Black or natural pad is fine. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | I think you will really like it! |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
I could.....as soon as I get my beer. |
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Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:26 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
Don't hold your breath... I um... lost your address. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:27 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:26 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
That's really sad, because there may be one...... |
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Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:28 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:27 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:26 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
Well, I guess we'll never know. I had a brand made up... i might even wanna get the new one personalized. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:34 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:28 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:27 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:26 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
My heart is aching for you.... |
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A Somebody to Everybody
Posts: 41354
Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:34 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:28 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:27 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:26 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
Talk to Deanna, thats were I got all my 5 stars and she help me get them all custom with my brand. |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-24 10:38 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:34 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:28 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:27 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:26 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
Thanks, BEER BLOCKER! |
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A Somebody to Everybody
Posts: 41354
Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:41 AM Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-24 10:38 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:34 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:28 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:27 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:26 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-24 10:43 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:41 AM Southtxponygirl - 2015-03-24 10:38 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:34 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:28 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:27 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:26 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:19 AM LRQHS - 2015-03-24 10:15 AM Longneck - 2015-03-24 10:14 AM babiemox - 2015-03-24 9:47 AM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:26 PM CYA Ranch - 2015-03-23 9:57 PM Longneck - 2015-03-23 9:33 PM Does anyone have that FB group link for me?? Used 5 Star Pads For Sale
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Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | I'm thinking that I could order the biggest, thickest pad 5Star has ever made and it would still be cheaper than sending beer. Just saying....
Who knows... those horses could have had cooties! |
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Posts: 3782
Location: Gainesville, TX | I've got a 1/2" thick Classic Equine felt pad. I'm not super impressed. My hubby has a Bayou West pad and I really like it. My trainer rode my filly in a Professional's Choice orthosport pad, 1/2". I think I may try that one on her when she gets back. The CE isn't horrible but it likes to ball up when I go to put the saddle up and its so soft I don't realize. Its going to get permanently bent doing that. There may be such a thing as too soft. I know the general rule is that felt pads are best and the thinner you can get them, the better, but your saddle has to fit well too. My girl has a wide back and almost no withers. A thicker saddle pad would just cause the saddle to pinch. She'll probably be getting a new saddle this fall too. The one she has now is okay but starting to fit worse as her back has changed. Thankfully I think it will fit our five year old gelding in training. |
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