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reese_tx Reg. Nov 2014	Posted 2017-11-21 3:03 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Location: NE Texas	della - 2017-11-21 9:37 AM Because you dont have enfough choices lol I LOVE my biofit pads they are my go to I'm going to have to agree here. I was so excited to finally get my 5 star (had to save my pennies) and I've found the classic equine bio fits MOST of my horses better than the 5 star. The 5 Star (3/4) only fits my wide bodied/no wither fat horse. From everyone else comments, that doesn't seem to be the norm - but it was for me. I borrowed a SPH pad and hated it - maybe it was too thick (1 inch. - made my saddle sit too high and had too much sideways movement and really didn't care for the look on my longer big bodied horse). I'm still ISO a pad that I'm absolutely crazy about.... Edited by reese_tx 2017-11-21 3:07 PM
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Frodo Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2017-11-21 3:14 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
"Heck's Coming With Me" Posts: 10797 Location: Kansas	I don't know if she still does but Martha Josey's suggestion was always a Navajo blanket first and then a pad. The Navajo wicks the sweat. I always did that and found it worked well and provided plenty of padding plus the blanket was easy to wash. Josey has a lot of good suggestions to make your horse comfortable.
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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2017-11-21 3:20 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1849	Frodo - 2017-11-21 1:14 AM I don't know if she still does but Martha Josey's suggestion was always a Navajo blanket first and then a pad. The Navajo wicks the sweat. I always did that and found it worked well and provided plenty of padding plus the blanket was easy to wash. Josey has a lot of good suggestions to make your horse comfortable. there must be a reason so many working cowboys have been riding that way with the navajo underneath the pad.... I do have two of those double weave or whatever they are called lol the double layer navajo saddle blankets. so maybe i'll do that and see how it works! i think mine are acrylic or blend though i know they aren't wool navajos.
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Frodo Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2017-11-22 8:21 AM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
"Heck's Coming With Me" Posts: 10797 Location: Kansas	camocowgirl - 2017-11-21 3:20 PM Frodo - 2017-11-21 1:14 AM I don't know if she still does but Martha Josey's suggestion was always a Navajo blanket first and then a pad. The Navajo wicks the sweat. I always did that and found it worked well and provided plenty of padding plus the blanket was easy to wash. Josey has a lot of good suggestions to make your horse comfortable. there must be a reason so many working cowboys have been riding that way with the navajo underneath the pad.... I do have two of those double weave or whatever they are called lol the double layer navajo saddle blankets. so maybe i'll do that and see how it works! i think mine are acrylic or blend though i know they aren't wool navajos. The only problem I ever ran into was with a horse that was a little dished in the back right behind very high withers. The blanket didn't always want to conform especially right after it had been washed and had a mind of its own.
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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2017-11-22 8:44 AM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1849	Frodo - 2017-11-21 6:21 PM camocowgirl - 2017-11-21 3:20 PM Frodo - 2017-11-21 1:14 AM I don't know if she still does but Martha Josey's suggestion was always a Navajo blanket first and then a pad. The Navajo wicks the sweat. I always did that and found it worked well and provided plenty of padding plus the blanket was easy to wash. Josey has a lot of good suggestions to make your horse comfortable. there must be a reason so many working cowboys have been riding that way with the navajo underneath the pad.... I do have two of those double weave or whatever they are called lol the double layer navajo saddle blankets. so maybe i'll do that and see how it works! i think mine are acrylic or blend though i know they aren't wool navajos. The only problem I ever ran into was with a horse that was a little dished in the back right behind very high withers. The blanket didn't always want to conform especially right after it had been washed and had a mind of its own. good point. i ordered a 5 star liner so maybe that can be used instead. i have seen contoured wool navajo blankets before so that might be an option for those with higher withers
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Shorty 2 Reg. Apr 2005	Posted 2017-11-22 1:59 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Elite Veteran Posts: 673 Location: Where it isn’t cold!	Teamequine.com They have many styles to choose from and will custom make for your horse.
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Cowjazz Reg. Apr 2006	Posted 2017-11-22 7:11 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Expert Posts: 1552 Location: Texas	ND3canAddict - 2017-11-21 8:46 AM We are big Saddleright fans- they are my favorite! My son needed a thicker pad for his calf horse and got a 5 Star. My daughter won a Reinsman Charmayne 11 that she seems to like on her barrel horse/Coates saddle. Good News! We make a roping model for calf ropers, trippers and team ropers! It is the Legacy model. Check it out on our website ! http://www.saddleright.com/
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camocowgirl Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2018-01-17 11:41 AM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee Posts: 1849	for those that were following this. the saddleright didn't work out. horse got goosey and a hand sized ruffled hair spot. soooo back to finding another pad. The 5 star was ok but not super impressive imo. so i've got new sr for sale lol
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IRunOnFaith Reg. Dec 2009	Posted 2018-01-17 11:49 AM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Expert Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX	camocowgirl - 2018-01-17 11:41 AM for those that were following this. the saddleright didn't work out. horse got goosey and a hand sized ruffled hair spot. soooo back to finding another pad. The 5 star was ok but not super impressive imo. so i've got new sr for sale lol Remove the pad liner from the 5 star and let the pad do what it's designed to do. I think once you get it broken in you will see why we love the 5 star pads. Clean it with the sponge after each use and it will literally last for ever.
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LMS Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2018-01-17 1:13 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Experienced Mouse Trapper Posts: 3106 Location: North Dakota	Been there, done that, go look at a CSI! I still recommend them.
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stayceem Reg. May 2007	Posted 2018-01-17 1:43 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Not Afraid to Work Posts: 4717	I have a 5 star and a CSI. My 5 star I like but I tend to use my CSI more often.
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heidiinaz Reg. Dec 2007	Posted 2018-01-17 3:18 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Expert Posts: 1226	I love the CSI pads. I have two. A 3/4 thick for my horse that has higher withers and a 1/2 for my other horse. I feel like they wear really well and fit a variety of saddles
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luckyjo Reg. Apr 2007	Posted 2018-01-17 4:36 PM Subject: RE: I need two new saddle pads ugh! whats your favorites?
Duct Tape Bikini Girl Posts: 2554	5 Star
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