in getting this new saddle made I cant' quiet decide--the skirting liner-- sheepskin, felt or synthetic. so far I haven't seen a big reason to get the pricer option, since I use very good pads. the synth. is standard and the other 2 bump up my cost.
if it won't matter, as many makers seem to claim via google searching, i'd keep my extra $$ for the new breast collar i need as well. seems the biggest idea with using a good pad is that the liner simply gives 'grip' to keep the pad in place. which makes pretty good sense to me.
and i'll need a new endurance sized pad.
I've loved my 5 star pads for western and just got a new one. but it will be far too oversized for my new saddle, which is endurance type. any reason so many use those insert/foam pads instead of tried n true wool felt?
and, cinches--roper style or straight? i'm going to use mohair but what type?
thank you
if it won't matter, as many makers seem to claim via google searching, i'd keep my extra $$ for the new breast collar i need as well. seems the biggest idea with using a good pad is that the liner simply gives 'grip' to keep the pad in place. which makes pretty good sense to me.
and i'll need a new endurance sized pad.
I've loved my 5 star pads for western and just got a new one. but it will be far too oversized for my new saddle, which is endurance type. any reason so many use those insert/foam pads instead of tried n true wool felt?
and, cinches--roper style or straight? i'm going to use mohair but what type?
thank you