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laurenlarue Reg. May 2012	Posted 2014-09-27 8:10 PM Subject: Saddle Pad for BM
Member Posts: 49	What saddle pad do you use with your Bob Marshall's?? AND WHY? :) Edited by laurenlarue 2014-10-01 8:25 PM
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fulltiltfilly Reg. Dec 2008	Posted 2014-09-28 7:03 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
I hate cooking and cleaning Posts: 3314 Location: Jersey Girl	I always used Pro Choice HD pads when I had mine. Most on here will prob tell you to use a 5 Star.
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daisycake123 Reg. Dec 2006	Posted 2014-09-28 7:11 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Sock Snob Posts: 3021	A really thin pad. 1/2 inch or a cutter pad. I find the thinner the pad the less it rolls.
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laurenlarue Reg. May 2012	Posted 2014-10-01 6:46 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Member Posts: 49	Any more opinions?
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2014-10-01 7:25 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	I would use a pad that would add some extra support. I'm trying to remember the brand of pads that I used with mine but its been a while since I rode in the Bm"s
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chickenfarmersgirl Reg. Sep 2011	Posted 2014-10-01 7:30 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Regular Posts: 58 Location: Georgia	I have used a few different pads and had no problems. Most important is to have spinal clearance. I prefer my pad to have a 2-4 inch space down the spine to take pressure off. I base the thickness on the conformation of the horse. I have two horses with more thoroughbred conformation (high withered) so I find that I have to use a little thicker pad with them. I have used all of the following, a professionals choice work pad with canvas top, professionals choice smx air ride, weaver memory foam, and a classic equine esp pad. I would love to have a five star, everyone swears by them but at the moment it's not in the budget. I think a lot of it is just personal preference. I have a very old BM by circle y (just over 20 years actually). I use my choice of pad to customize the fit, this way I can make it fit most any horse. Hope this helps! edited to fix spelling :) Edited by chickenfarmersgirl 2014-10-01 7:32 PM
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cranky B4 10am Reg. Dec 2009	Posted 2014-10-01 7:33 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Witty Enough Posts: 2954 Location: CTX	Saddleright or CSI.
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laurenlarue Reg. May 2012	Posted 2014-10-01 8:17 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Member Posts: 49	Why do would you need spinal clearance? and what reason for csi or saddle right? I am super interested, I'm not interrogating LOL:)
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mreklaw Reg. May 2008	Posted 2014-10-01 8:23 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
I Am a Snake Killer Posts: 1927 Location: Golden Gulf Coast of Texas	Saddleright
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chickenfarmersgirl Reg. Sep 2011	Posted 2014-10-01 9:01 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Regular Posts: 58 Location: Georgia	A treed saddle has bars to keep weight off of the horse's spine. The treeless doesn't. The padding of the BM is the same throughout. A good pad helps keep your weight off of the spine and distribute it better. It may not be necessary but it's what I was told about treeless and what I have always done.
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laurenlarue Reg. May 2012	Posted 2014-10-01 9:18 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Member Posts: 49	That's interesting I've never heard of that!!! and what about the saddleright makes it good for treeless?
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CocoChex Reg. Mar 2013	Posted 2014-10-01 11:40 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Veteran Posts: 268	Saddleright pad! Built in bars for support and weight distribution
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Barrelracer85 Reg. Jun 2009	Posted 2014-10-02 1:08 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Expert Posts: 1320 Location: San Diego, CA	I use a CSI pad for 1 horse and a Classic equine ESP pad for the other.
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cranky B4 10am Reg. Dec 2009	Posted 2014-10-02 6:44 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Pad for BM
Witty Enough Posts: 2954 Location: CTX	CocoChex - 2014-10-01 11:40 PM Saddleright pad! Built in bars for support and weight distribution This ^^ goes for both the Saddleright and the CSI pads. They distribute the weight so you don't have all the weight in 1 spot. It just depends on the way the horse is build which one I use. I have both and love them both. The CSI is a bit thicker than the Saddleright but you can choose different sizes on the liner (I have the ½" one.)
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