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5 Star pad thickness??? Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2016-04-24 10:07 PM 7 replies, 2665 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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KatieMac88 Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2016-04-22 1:28 PM Subject: 5 Star pad thickness???
Elite Veteran Posts: 1035 Location: TN	I want a new 5 star for my new horse but I can't decide between getting a 3/4 or 7/8? So far I have a 1/2" one that's too thin for him and a 3/4 Tod Slone that I've been using on him, so you would think I should get 3/4 but the Tod Slone seems thicker than 3/4 even though I know that's what it is since I ordered it (maybe it's because it's not as soft as a 5 star and doesn't compress down as easily, who knows). He's in the process of putting on weight/muscle so that's another issue - he has high withers and a slight dip behind the shoulders. Don't want to get a 7/8 and need a 3/4 or visa versa. I feel like a thicker pad would help the skirt and back end of the saddle sit more flush on the pad but I worry it would be too tight on his shoulders. Help me please 5 star lovers! Lol
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2016-04-22 1:30 PM Subject: RE: 5 Star pad thickness???
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	If your saddle fits good then the 3/4.
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r_beau Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2016-04-22 3:19 PM Subject: RE: 5 Star pad thickness???
Born not Made Posts: 2937 Location: North Dakota	Southtxponygirl - 2016-04-22 1:30 PM If your saddle fits good then the 3/4. Ditto!!
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KatieMac88 Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2016-04-22 4:45 PM Subject: RE: 5 Star pad thickness???
Elite Veteran Posts: 1035 Location: TN	Thank you both! That's what I was leaning towards but kept second guessing myself. I'll order the 3/4! :)
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mollibtexan Reg. Jan 2007	Posted 2016-04-22 6:30 PM Subject: RE: 5 Star pad thickness???
Expert Posts: 1526 Location: Texas	3/4
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Texas Tornado Reg. Dec 2006	Posted 2016-04-23 4:13 AM Subject: RE: 5 Star pad thickness???
Elite Veteran Posts: 865	3/4
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barrelracr131 Reg. Aug 2011	Posted 2016-04-23 5:37 AM Subject: RE: 5 Star pad thickness???
Hungarian Midget Woman Location: Midwest	3/4 or try the half with shims to help the saddle sit level
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KatieMac88 Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2016-04-24 10:07 PM Subject: RE: 5 Star pad thickness???
Elite Veteran Posts: 1035 Location: TN	Thank you all! I ordered 3/4.
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