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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2021-05-27 6:30 PM Subject: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1849	so frustrated... i LOVE love love my 5 stars but i cannot get them to work with this one horse. he is round and out of shape, yet has a good wither and a short back and lots of movement. He is tiny 14.1 BUT wide shoulders. getting a sadde to fit is like finding a unicorn. I have been through 10 at least. i'm so over it. i'm going to try to get one that is the closest fitting i can find and just get a pad to make it work. So far CSI wont work and 5 stars tried: 3/4, 7/8, 1", nope. so i'm thinking about getting the classic equine Shock Guard says The ShockGuard Pad is made with revolutionary XPF foam that is open celled, breathable, lightweight and durable with a self adjusting profile. It provides maximum impact protection throughout the entire pad surface. Plus, it is pliable and easy to clean even after extended use. or I may have to try team equine or maybe imact gel which i hated before when i tried them in the past ... any suggestions are welcome. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMF801r58wOWKk5DlkSSOYZ3sw9m9IBZjiZCo4BYfK5SzDB9XrAf2TpO0r1P8g_SQ?key=UjFHUTF1RDgwVEpwTkhiTFRxd3V3ejVVOFlPenNR
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2021-05-27 6:40 PM Subject: RE: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	I have heard so many GOOD reviews about the Saddle Right pads, this would be something I would look into.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2021-05-27 6:44 PM Subject: RE: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	Just saw the pictures, the saddle looks way to narrow to me, this is why I"m betting the saddle is just not fitting, I dont think its a pad issue its more of a saddle issue I think. Edited to add: What brand is this saddle? What type of bars does it have? Edited by Southtxponygirl 2021-05-27 6:53 PM
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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2021-05-27 7:52 PM Subject: RE: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1849	Southtxponygirl - 2021-05-27 4:44 PM Just saw the pictures, the saddle looks way to narrow to me, this is why I"m betting the saddle is just not fitting, I dont think its a pad issue its more of a saddle issue I think. Edited to add: What brand is this saddle? What type of bars does it have? This is a 6.75 buster Welch cutting tree Jeff smith The link below shows a Scott Thomas that for sure was too tight that I returned whew! Lol https://photos.app.goo.gl/KYzw2NMKK9SqHpHJ9
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2021-05-28 9:47 AM Subject: RE: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	camocowgirl - 2021-05-27 7:52 PM Southtxponygirl - 2021-05-27 4:44 PM Just saw the pictures, the saddle looks way to narrow to me, this is why I"m betting the saddle is just not fitting, I dont think its a pad issue its more of a saddle issue I think. Edited to add: What brand is this saddle? What type of bars does it have? This is a 6.75 buster Welch cutting tree Jeff smith The link below shows a Scott Thomas that for sure was too tight that I returned whew! Lol https://photos.app.goo.gl/KYzw2NMKK9SqHpHJ9 Have you tryed a Double J wide or a #10 tree? If not you need to talk to Double J and show them these pictures maybe they have a saddle you can try on trial basis. I have both saddles and they fit my geldings that are built pretty much like yours, but they are a bit taller.
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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2021-05-28 10:01 AM Subject: RE: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1849	Southtxponygirl - 2021-05-28 7:47 AM camocowgirl - 2021-05-27 7:52 PM Southtxponygirl - 2021-05-27 4:44 PM Just saw the pictures, the saddle looks way to narrow to me, this is why I"m betting the saddle is just not fitting, I dont think its a pad issue its more of a saddle issue I think. Edited to add: What brand is this saddle? What type of bars does it have? This is a 6.75 buster Welch cutting tree Jeff smith The link below shows a Scott Thomas that for sure was too tight that I returned whew! Lol https://photos.app.goo.gl/KYzw2NMKK9SqHpHJ9 Have you tryed a Double J wide or a #10 tree? If not you need to talk to Double J and show them these pictures maybe they have a saddle you can try on trial basis. I have both saddles and they fit my geldings that are built pretty much like yours, but they are a bit taller. I bought used double j pro #10 wide and it doesn't work either. I have pics of that one too. It sat so weird looking on him and wanted to roll.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2021-05-28 10:20 AM Subject: RE: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	camocowgirl - 2021-05-28 10:01 AM Southtxponygirl - 2021-05-28 7:47 AM camocowgirl - 2021-05-27 7:52 PM Southtxponygirl - 2021-05-27 4:44 PM Just saw the pictures, the saddle looks way to narrow to me, this is why I"m betting the saddle is just not fitting, I dont think its a pad issue its more of a saddle issue I think. Edited to add: What brand is this saddle? What type of bars does it have? This is a 6.75 buster Welch cutting tree Jeff smith The link below shows a Scott Thomas that for sure was too tight that I returned whew! Lol https://photos.app.goo.gl/KYzw2NMKK9SqHpHJ9 Have you tryed a Double J wide or a #10 tree? If not you need to talk to Double J and show them these pictures maybe they have a saddle you can try on trial basis. I have both saddles and they fit my geldings that are built pretty much like yours, but they are a bit taller. I bought used double j pro #10 wide and it doesn't work either. I have pics of that one too. It sat so weird looking on him and wanted to roll. Well that sucks!!! I would find and ask a good saddle fitter for help and send these pictures to them, I know theres a saddle out there made for him somewhere, LOL. I would try some rope saddles on him too to see if you can find a tree that fits him. Another saddle you might want to try would be a Cactus Charmyne James Barrel saddle, I know these are made for a wide/thick horse.
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euchee Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2021-05-28 10:43 AM Subject: RE: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
Lived to tell about it and will never do it again Posts: 5409	For my mare that is built like that I went to this and it worked perfect. 3/4" Contoured Horse Blanket Protector Mustang Manufacturing - Saddle Pads \| Saddle Pads Blanke (valleyvet.com)
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Ricki Reg. May 2021	Posted 2021-05-28 10:50 AM Subject: RE: when 5 star pads aren't working what do you use....?
Veteran Posts: 167	The pictures aren't the best for my opinion but it looks like your saddle is bridging and I agree with the other poster too narrow. If it is bridging then there are pads for that problem if you can't get a saddle that won't bridge. An example would be a sway back horse and all saddles are going to bridge "probably" so a pad that is made for bridging problems can be bought.
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