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 Gotta Have a Gray
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Location: Tex. Panhandle | What are some favorite saddle pads and why. I currently ride mostly classic equine pads. But need to start looking at replacing some of them. Now .... as much good things as i've heard about CSI pads, I'm not looking to spend $300 on a single pad. Would love to hear what some other people like and why though. There are some many options these days ..... it can get overwhelming |
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Location: IL | I like my 5 star, but I will say I really like CE ESP pads. They are more affordable and I like the way they ride and fit. |
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  Witty Enough
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Location: CTX | Love my saddlerights, and yes, they are $300. But they hold up for ever. So no need for a new one anytime soon.  |
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Red Bull Agressive
Posts: 5981
Location: North Dakota | CSI, Saddleright, or Jen X. Thinline I haven't tried but would. I would never get a felt or neoprene pad. |
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Location: TN | LOVE my 5 Stars! |
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Expert
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Location: WI | Depends on the horse for me. I like 5-Stars, but they won't work on my gelding. He gets a CSI. btw, CSI's are like $375 now! |
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 Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Love my 5 star. Hubby just bought me a second one at Cowboy Christmas. |
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 Too Skinny
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Location: LA Lower Alabama | First I looked into external materials. I wanted something breathable and cleanable that wouldn't rub the skin and would last long term. (Wool, felt, neoprene etc)
Then I looked at the internal construction. I didn't want something that would feel squishy now but would compress down too flat with pressure over an hour and eventually stay compressed down after a year of use. (Foams, gels etc)
I was a Tod Sloner for a long time until 5star came out with a contoured shape and softer/ less scratchy material. Personally I have found the memory foams and gels get squished down over an hours worth of riding and only fluff back up so many times and with a 5 hour trail ride I needed support that didn't go away after an hour.
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Any good quality pad is going to cost money. I use 5 Stars.. And the CSI pads are pretty well over the 300 mark, lol..  |
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 Star Padded Honey
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Location: NW MT | if you have any questions about 5 Stars, just give me a holler! :) |
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Location: Texas | Aa ad should be coming up soon. The company has new owners. I can be reached through message.
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 The best bad guy on the internet
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Location: Arizona | For my higher withered horses I love my 5-star wool pad. I have owned it for years and it's the best pad ever!! For my more round back horses I like using the Saddleright pad. It keeps the saddle from slipping. Love it!! |
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The Advice Guru
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| There is a used csi page on Facebook where you can get a used one for under 300.
I have a used csi I bought 4 years ago it is my go to pad as it is more flexible, contours to the horse better then my newer ones as they are not broken in yet.
If you are buying used, just make sure you are not paying 200 plus for one that has a neoprene liner as you will need to replace the liner as they do break down. |
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 Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | cowgalsissy - 2016-12-29 8:03 AM First I looked into external materials. I wanted something breathable and cleanable that wouldn't rub the skin and would last long term. (Wool, felt, neoprene etc)
Then I looked at the internal construction. I didn't want something that would feel squishy now but would compress down too flat with pressure over an hour and eventually stay compressed down after a year of use. (Foams, gels etc)
I was a Tod Sloner for a long time until 5star came out with a contoured shape and softer/ less scratchy material. Personally I have found the memory foams and gels get squished down over an hours worth of riding and only fluff back up so many times and with a 5 hour trail ride I needed support that didn't go away after an hour.
Same. We used Tod Slones and MANY of them for years and years. Heard the hype of 5 Star about 10 years ago and they are all I will buy now. The topline contour and wool density while remaining soft are what really sets it apart.
If I were to try another pad, I'd like to try a Saddleright. |
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Location: GODS country | I love my 5 Stars....until I tried a CSI!! However, I do not like CSI pads on super wide/barrel backed/no wither horses...I prefer the 5 star for that type. |
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 Unknown Drip
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Location: Back in MT BABY!!! | 5 Stars
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Duct Tape Bikini Girl
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| 5 Stars or Tod Slone |
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Location: Texas | Bayou West saddle pads...good quality, several styles, thickness and reasonably priced. A friend of mine makes these pads in Alvin, Texas...you can go to their website and order or to locate a dealer. www.bayouwest.com
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 Maine-iac
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Location: Got Lobsta? | Looks like I'm the odd one out, but I LOVE LOVE the Classic Equine Zone pads. I have a horse that seems to be sensitive with anything on his back. After many trial and errors I found this to be the best for him. Its super shock absorbing and fits well with my saddles. I have 5 of them, they hold up great! |
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Regular
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| Does anyone have a great ways to clean the 5star pads, mine needs done and I'm not sure how to go about that. Thanks |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Southern Indiana | Best ever, impact gel, & 5 star...basically any good 3/4" felt |
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Location: Illinois | 5 star.!!!! |
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 A Barrel Of Monkeys
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Location: Texas | If you want a quality pad at half the price, look at Diamond Wool pads. |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | barrelmom68 - 2016-12-30 1:58 PM Does anyone have a great ways to clean the 5star pads, mine needs done and I'm not sure how to go about that. Thanks
There's a video on YouTube. Hang it up by the wither cutout (try to curry off as much hair before starting). Rinse, and then use EZ all or EQ Solutions horse wash to clean it. I let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse clean. Then dry on a panel out of the sun. |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | Bumping for another poster |
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Favorite saddle pads