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Location: STOCKDALE, TX USA | Or what is your favorite? |
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The Advice Guru
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| Csi pads are my favorite, yes they are pricey, but hold up, made in the USA, and if your saddle doesn't quite fit properly ( too big or dipping down on the shoulders, I find the pad will compensate)
most of my older horses I ride in a crown c and I use the csi and don't need to shim.
My colts I ride in anything close to fitting, I do believe the csi pad allows me to ride more variety of shapes with the same saddle without hurting the horse |
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I've heard CSI pads are good too. I am just a firm believer in 5 Star, I put one on my mare and she completely transformed under saddle. |
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Location: Kansas | I likw my xlAAIX W
eta: WTF ^^ I'm an idiot LMAO. I like my ESP pad.
Edited by hoofs_in_motion 2015-07-15 3:21 PM
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Red Bull Agressive
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Location: North Dakota | I loved my CSI but is WAY too thick with my current saddle. Otherwise my old 5 star was ok. No pad has really tittilated me and I have to use 1/2" pads, so that REALLY limits what is out there.
Edited by cavyrunsbarrels 2015-07-15 3:32 PM
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Location: North Dakota | 5 Star
I've made the switch and never going back. I love how SOFT they are!
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Location: Idaho | LOVE my CSI! |
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Location: Running barrels or watching nascar | Love my three forks, wish I had another one. Saddleright too! |
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Location: STOCKDALE, TX USA | cheryl makofka - 2015-07-15 3:14 PM
Csi pads are my favorite, yes they are pricey, but hold up, made in the USA, and if your saddle doesn't quite fit properly ( too big or dipping down on the shoulders, I find the pad will compensate)
most of my older horses I ride in a crown c and I use the csi and don't need to shim.
My colts I ride in anything close to fitting, I do believe the csi pad allows me to ride more variety of shapes with the same saddle without hurting the horse
Thank you all. Currently I am looking at 5 Star, Best Ever, and the new Relentless barrel pad. |
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Location: Texas | 5 Star and CSI.
I prefer CSI because they seem to stay in place perfectly, I also feel like it has held up better than my 5 stars did, but 5 star is still one of the best on the market the quality in both pads is outstanding.
eta: I also think when choosing a saddle pad you have to consider saddle fit and what type of pad you need. Choosing the correct pad is nearly as important as a correct fitting saddle
Edited by outrundaizy 2015-07-15 7:04 PM
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Location: Wherever They Send Me | I love my 5 Stars...if I didnt have them, I'd get a CSI. I went to a horse expo and stopped at their vendor booth, they had pieces of other pads and you put them on your hand and pressed on this weight thing...then you tried theirs. I was impressed. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | momrunsbarrels - 2015-07-15 5:23 PM cheryl makofka - 2015-07-15 3:14 PM Csi pads are my favorite, yes they are pricey, but hold up, made in the USA, and if your saddle doesn't quite fit properly ( too big or dipping down on the shoulders, I find the pad will compensate) most of my older horses I ride in a crown c and I use the csi and don't need to shim. My colts I ride in anything close to fitting, I do believe the csi pad allows me to ride more variety of shapes with the same saddle without hurting the horse Thank you all. Currently I am looking at 5 Star, Best Ever, and the new Relentless barrel pad.
5 Star wins hands down next to those choices. JMHO
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  Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Just worked with Rockyroad for our 4th 5 Star....custom this time. Boy, was she a pleasure to work with. Can't thank her enough for the help and pricing. I'm sold on 5 Star. Love them. I haven't tried a CSI, but it's because we are all completely happy with our pads from 5 Star. |
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Don't Wanna Make This Awkward
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Location: Texas | Nevertooold - 2015-07-15 11:00 PM momrunsbarrels - 2015-07-15 5:23 PM cheryl makofka - 2015-07-15 3:14 PM Csi pads are my favorite, yes they are pricey, but hold up, made in the USA, and if your saddle doesn't quite fit properly ( too big or dipping down on the shoulders, I find the pad will compensate) most of my older horses I ride in a crown c and I use the csi and don't need to shim. My colts I ride in anything close to fitting, I do believe the csi pad allows me to ride more variety of shapes with the same saddle without hurting the horse Thank you all. Currently I am looking at 5 Star, Best Ever, and the new Relentless barrel pad.
IMO all you have to do is feel all 3 in your hand and you'll know which one is the best... 5 Star! |
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Location: Phoenix | 5 Star alllllll the way. Soft, LOVE the topline contour. Nothing compares really. |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | 5 star or Ed wright. I also like the saddleright. |
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What is the best barrel racing pad?