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hannahbug Reg. Mar 2017	Posted 2017-04-26 11:38 AM Subject: modifying a saddle pad
Veteran Posts: 233	So I've got this pad from oxbow tack http://oxbowtack.com/product/felt-roper-pad/ I am really impressed with it in general, but I feel like the wear leather in front of the withers puts too much pressure on the nuchal ligament for my taste. Has anyone cut theirs out, or done a similar modification? I don't want the stress point on the pad to move to the first vent hole, you know? Replacing it entirely might be in the cards, but I'd prefer to stay ~$100, so five stars and the like are out. I prefer natural materials. Pony doesn't have any weird conformation issues. Thanks!
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jewishprincess Reg. May 2013	Posted 2017-04-26 1:15 PM Subject: RE: modifying a saddle pad
Veteran Posts: 227 Location: Heart of Texas	I would not do it. I tried it once and it did exactly what you said you don't want it to do. Just cut your loses, sell it and buy another.
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txbredbr Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2017-04-26 5:50 PM Subject: RE: modifying a saddle pad
Half-Eaten Cookies Posts: 2076 Location: Fort Worth / Springtown	I have problems fitting wither cutout pads almost as much as I do saddles lol That one would not fit one of my horses, for sure. That is great that you are aware of the possibilty. I have never cut that leather front piece - usually I just sell the entire pad and get something different, but I really don't care for felt cutout pads at all - and I've had several quality brands. I have stumble across an article but cannot find it where it addressed most cutout pads not being cut far enough back to do any good, anyway. I have cut more than one straight pad, though. I love countoured Thinline pads - they are my favorite pad. I have never heard of a heavier rider needing more padding. Have you ever read any science about the felt pad compression - there isn't much shock absorption there.
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2017-04-27 6:57 AM Subject: RE: modifying a saddle pad
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	Id sell it and get a thinline pad..they contour to the horse
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CanCan Reg. May 2004	Posted 2017-04-27 10:56 AM Subject: RE: modifying a saddle pad
Keeper of the King Snake Posts: 7622 Location: Dubach, LA	I always cut the leather across the withers. Works for me. I've never had a problem with the pad moving. Of course, I ride dropped rigging Coats, so that may have something to do with it.
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