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| In the market for a new saddle pad - I barrel race, work cattle, trail ride, pretty much everything on my horse. I need one that can be thin (like 1/2" thick because I will have a pad liner also) so that it doesn't affect the way my saddle fits my horse, but durable and protects my horse's back since I spend a lot of hours in the saddle.
Also, any recommendations for saddle pad liners so that I can keep my new future saddle pad clean? :) |
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Location: Texas | AS far as I am concerned, Saddleright Pads are the best all around use pad out there. No bulk, better support, designed to enhance the muscles and nerves in the back, Has the best warranties of any pad ever offered. Wont wear out.....LIFETIME Guarantee against breakdown. Has been around for 30 plus years with no need for any changes. Maintains a great resale value after years of use as well. I use what I sell!!
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 Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | I'd say 5 Star. Although I haven't tried Saddleright but would like too.
5 Star has the best wool pad on the market. They are so dense and soft and FEEL like they will protect the back. I've had Classic Equine, Tod Slone, Bayou West....5 Star is far superior. I've had mine for ~7 years and my horse recently had a lameness/wellness exam where the vet palpated his back and he didn't even flinch; I've never had a sore back with this pad. |
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Extreme Veteran
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| I'd say Saddle Right or CSI
Probably Saddle Right for you since you're looking for something thinner, and I believe that Saddle Right makes liners to go with their pads but don't quote me on that...
I like my 5 Star just fine but I LOVE my CSI and Saddle Right |
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 Firecracker Dog Lover
Posts: 3175
| I used Saddleright for years but it doesn't work on my new horse with my saddle. I use a classic Equine Biofit on her and it works great. For horses that are appendix built I think you can't go wrong with a saddleright. My new horse has good withers but is much more round and it just does not work with my saddle on her - but I will never get rid of my Saddleright pad. Good luck. |
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  Witty Enough
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Location: CTX | I use only saddlerights, and yes they do make liners, but I prefer the BOT pad as a liner. |
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 Nothing Comes Easy
Posts: 2353
Location: Texas | I love my SPH pad. It allows me to have better leg contact with my mare who is very reactive to leg pressure. I use a BOT pad underneath it. |
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Posts: 808
| Wonpad, I've been using them for the last 14 years and have only had an issue once with one where the cowhide was coming off before it ever touched a horse and I called the company and they swapped it out no problem, I've never had an issue with any others. I have several in my barn, different sizes.
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I just read the headlines
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| cranky B4 10am - 2017-01-19 6:06 PM
I use only saddlerights, and yes they do make liners, but I prefer the BOT pad as a liner.
Me, too! |
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 5 Star is da bomb and I use the bot liners now... I like the ideal of keeping my beautiful 5 Stars fresh and as clean as possible..  |
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Elite Veteran
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Location: Northwest | Those that use BOT liners, do you leave it sticking out around your other pad or did you trim it down so it wouldn't show? I have never bought one because having it sticking out would drive me bonkers. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 07milch - 2017-01-19 8:24 PM Those that use BOT liners, do you leave it sticking out around your other pad or did you trim it down so it wouldn't show? I have never bought one because having it sticking out would drive me bonkers.
It dont bother me with the bot sticking out some, mine dont stick out very much, I got the western size BOT so it fits pretty nice under my pads.. |
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Expert
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Location: The Great Northwest | Cowjazz - 2017-01-18 7:46 PM AS far as I am concerned, Saddleright Pads are the best all around use pad out there. No bulk, better support, designed to enhance the muscles and nerves in the back, Has the best warranties of any pad ever offered. Wont wear out.....LIFETIME Guarantee against breakdown. Has been around for 30 plus years with no need for any changes. Maintains a great resale value after years of use as well. I use what I sell!!
 This SaddleRight is the best pad and company. |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | If only I had a legitimate reason to get a new pad....really want to try a Saddleright!!! |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | 5Star 100% wool 3/4" pads.
Wool has a natural wicking agent. It wicks away moisture from your horses back, keeping them cool. It's also a natural shock absorber. Hello two-in-one saddle pad!  |
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Expert
Posts: 1226
| I love my CSI. I have two horses with higher withers and it fits great. It does not slip or slide. I'm very happy with it. |
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Firecracker Dog Lover
Posts: 3175
| hammer_time - 2017-01-19 6:50 PM If only I had a legitimate reason to get a new pad....really want to try a Saddleright!!!
Why do you need a legitimate reason? If you can afford one, try it out, if you don't like it, send it back for a full refund. They have a 100% money back guarantee. Life's too short - buy the pad! LOL.
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Witty Enough
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Location: CTX | 07milch - 2017-01-19 8:24 PM
Those that use BOT liners, do you leave it sticking out around your other pad or did you trim it down so it wouldn't show? I have never bought one because having it sticking out would drive me bonkers.
Mine hardly shows so it doesn't bother me at all. but I do have 32" pads. |
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| Schneider Performance Pads! I love mine! |
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Expert
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Location: The Great Northwest | brlraceaddict - 2017-01-20 9:30 AM hammer_time - 2017-01-19 6:50 PM If only I had a legitimate reason to get a new pad....really want to try a Saddleright!!! Why do you need a legitimate reason? If you can afford one, try it out, if you don't like it, send it back for a full refund. They have a 100% money back guarantee. Life's too short - buy the pad! LOL.
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Never Named
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Location: Southern Alabama | The1CowgirlsEnvy - 2017-01-19 7:04 PM Wonpad, I've been using them for the last 14 years and have only had an issue once with one where the cowhide was coming off before it ever touched a horse and I called the company and they swapped it out no problem, I've never had an issue with any others. I have several in my barn, different sizes.
Agreed! I love my WonPad! I have a few of them, the oldest being about 10 years or so. Hasn't broken done in the least. |
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Posts: 615
Location: Wyoming | Saddleright with a BOT liner. I've been using the same one for 15+ years and it still looks great |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 897
Location: Glendive Mt. | I bought a three forks saddle pad with memory foam and my horse loves it, helps with her saddle fit and I have not needed Chrio near as much. |
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| 5 Star. They fit your horse & saddle. |
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| Southtxponygirl - 2017-01-20 10:27 PM
IowaCanChaser - 2017-01-20 10:24 PM If you have trouble fitting your saddles, the Len Brown "Corrector" Pad is amazing! Definitely worth the money. Everyone that I know that's tried it has loved it, and never gone back to other pads! It has movable shims that customize for your horse, and designed to fit a horse. They come in all sizes and styles. 10/10 would recommend! PM me if you have any other questions! http://thecorrector.net/ Store: https://len-browns-innovations.myshopify.com/
No I am not, but I should be! LOL I'm just a very happy customer. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
Posts: 3303
| We have a whole wall of 5 stars, from 1/2" to our 1" and 1 1/8" pads that we rope in. Don't feel the need to spend money on any other wool/felt pad.
I have a CSI that I keep on hand for when one of our rope saddles ends up on a particular horse, I think it fits him better with the CSI. On my wider more mutton withered gelding it makes my saddle roll.
I tried a saddleright and with the saddle/horse combo I had at the time I did not care for it. I could not get it to sit square on him and he was pretty expressive in his opinion of it. Not that I would try one again, but I would have to run across a good deal on one. Just my experience. |
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Veteran
Posts: 120
| I just got a Toklat pad and love it! I was on the fence about trying it because it's not as common as 5 Star and that others, but I LOVE it! Amazing quality and I think it'll hold up for many years. The impact absorption is awesome. I rode in my Biofit yesterday and the Toklat today and it was a totally different ride. Same horse and saddle but everything felt better after the ride (my back especially). |
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Go Get Em!
Posts: 13503
Location: OH. IO | 5 star all the way.We have several.They don't break down.great fit and beautiful to boot! |
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Duct Tape Bikini Girl
Posts: 2554
| Love 5 Stars! They hold up great and when you're ready for a new color or style you can sell a 2 or 3 yr old 5 Star pad for $100 plus and head out to buy a new one.
Did see something new I'm tempted to try though....Iconoclast pads! |
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 Star Padded Honey
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Location: NW MT | I use and sell 5 Stars - have had dealerships for several other brands in the past, but only handle 5 Stars now. I use what I believe in. I want natural - they are 100% virgin wool (well, just slightly less than that ;) ) and breathe on my horses' backs, don't create any heat, and conform to their back. I love the thickness choices, and all the colors and options we have. They have been the ONLY pad I personally use for close to 15 years.
If anyone is interested in one, I'm more than happy to help! (OH - they are made in the USA too!  |
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A Somebody to Everybody
Posts: 41354
Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Rockyroad - 2017-01-22 4:45 PM I use and sell 5 Stars - have had dealerships for several other brands in the past, but only handle 5 Stars now. I use what I believe in. I want natural - they are 100% virgin wool (well, just slightly less than that ;) ) and breathe on my horses' backs, don't create any heat, and conform to their back. I love the thickness choices, and all the colors and options we have. They have been the ONLY pad I personally use for close to 15 years.
If anyone is interested in one, I'm more than happy to help! (OH - they are made in the USA too!
I'm one HAPPY customer of Deanna's {Rockyroad} I have bought more then a few from her and super happy with every pad I have gotton.  |
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Star Padded Honey
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Location: NW MT | Southtxponygirl - 2017-01-22 4:04 PM Rockyroad - 2017-01-22 4:45 PM I use and sell 5 Stars - have had dealerships for several other brands in the past, but only handle 5 Stars now. I use what I believe in. I want natural - they are 100% virgin wool (well, just slightly less than that ;) ) and breathe on my horses' backs, don't create any heat, and conform to their back. I love the thickness choices, and all the colors and options we have. They have been the ONLY pad I personally use for close to 15 years.
If anyone is interested in one, I'm more than happy to help! (OH - they are made in the USA too!
Thank you so much Roxie!  |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 788
| I really love my Ed Wright Pad. Made in the same place as 5 star and has held up great, looks new after 3 years of having it. But I think for my next birthday I am going to ask for a colored 5 star. The purple and turquoise just has me gushing every time I see one. |
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 Whack and Roll
Posts: 6342
Location: NE Texas | I just bought 2 SPH Performance pads and I really like them. I bought the 3/4" wool pads and considering my saddle also has cut out skirts for close contact, these pads work perfectly. I've always been either a 5 Star or Saddleright user and I may like this pad as much or more than those. Same feel as the 5 Star as far as the wool goes, but love the split from like the Saddlright. Super happy with my purchase!
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Location: Alabama | Herbie - 2017-01-24 8:53 AM
I just bought 2 SPH Performance pads and I really like them. I bought the 3/4" wool pads and considering my saddle also has cut out skirts for close contact, these pads work perfectly. I've always been either a 5 Star or Saddleright user and I may like this pad as much or more than those. Same feel as the 5 Star as far as the wool goes, but love the split from like the Saddlright. Super happy with my purchase!
Give me that saddle!!! Cool pad too!
OP: I have a saddle right and a five star in my trailer. Love them both. I use the saddle right on my older mare and the five star on my filly for now. |
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Whack and Roll
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Location: NE Texas | Haha, no can do unless you want to give me enough for it to order a new one. Thank you, I do love it. Love the pad too! |
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 Straight Shooter
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Location: SW North Dakota | RockyRoad, I sent you a PM yesterday about stirrups... are you able to get PMs or is there a different way to contact you? |
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 Not Afraid to Work
Posts: 4717
| I have both a CSI and 5 Star. I use the CSI on my high withered gelding and the 5 star on my wider backed mare. CSI doesn't fit the mare as well as I would like and my 5 Star doesn't give the wither clearance I like on my gelding.
I also have some old cheap wool pads that I use on colts. More like a liner that most pleasure people use and they throw a Navajo over the top. |
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Star Padded Honey
Posts: 8890
Location: NW MT | horsiace1025 - 2017-01-24 6:52 AM I really love my Ed Wright Pad. Made in the same place as 5 star and has held up great, looks new after 3 years of having it. But I think for my next birthday I am going to ask for a colored 5 star. The purple and turquoise just has me gushing every time I see one.
Actually, no - 5 Stars are the ONLY pad made at the 5 Star company - they do not make any for anyone else, nor do they "farm out" the production of their pads either. If you are referring to where the wool is felted, then yes - they may be felted at the same plant, BUT 5 Stars are MUCH higher in virgin wool (just under 100%) vs the next closest is like 60%. Each company has their own "recipe" for the composition on the felting of their pads. I do believe the Wright pads & Slones pads are the same composition. |
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Star Padded Honey
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Location: NW MT | ND3canAddict - 2017-01-24 9:02 AM RockyRoad, I sent you a PM yesterday about stirrups... are you able to get PMs or is there a different way to contact you?
just messaged you back! |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | Bumping for another poster |
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 Zeal Queen
Posts: 3826
Location: TEXAS | Love my saddleright!! |
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 The Bling Princess
Posts: 3411
Location: North Dakota | I'm boring. I really, really like the Classic Equine Felt Top wool pad. They are super affordable and offer great protection. |
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Expert
Posts: 1280
Location: Texas | This is my new SPH Performance Gear pad. Aside from being in the mid-range as far as price goes, there's 3 things I like:
1. The wool feels great and my horse's back is staying cooler (very little sweat compared to others)
2. The wither relief (split above the withers) is the best thing ever
3. The leg cut out areas provide a very close contact feel.
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Location: Aggieland | Has anyone ever used the team equine saddle pads? did you like them? |
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