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The search of saddle pads

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#1 ·
Gah, so, when I purchased a used English saddle a while back; it already came with a half pad, a dirty, white, fleece, half pad. After buying the saddle, I was completely broke, so I delt with it, and used it after it was washed. Anyhow, I am now looking into a new saddle pad, as I am sick and tired of the old one, plus it has been beat down so much it doesnt provide hardly any padding.

I came to the conclusion that I was going to use a half pad, and under that an all purpose saddle pad for added comfort. That is what I have in mind, but I am open.

We dont show, and dont plan to in the immediate future, so a specific color wont be necessary at the moment.

He doesnt have any back problems, its not sore, and doesnt require any special pad.

So, if I stick with the idea of half pad+ all purpose pad, I am at a complete loss of what colors to choose.

Preferably, I would like Lime green, as he has Lime polos, and a lime halter, and a lime brow band. But, since the saddle is such a funky color, I dont know what will match. AND, Since I will also be getting a all purpose pad underneath, I have no idea what two, or one color(s) will go together.

Ideas, for another saddle pad idea, for saddle pad coloring, or whatever!?

I wanted a Lime green Zebra (Yes, a tad radical) With a lime green half pad, but I doubt that will match. Just an idea. Anyhow, so please, if their is a specific saddle pad you love, or a color combination, PLEASE answer!

I most of all though, want enough comfort for my horse. If its not comfortable for him, then its is useless. I cant pay more than 100$, just not possible.

This is him, so you can see his saddle and coloring.


 
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#3 ·
Will the black on the zebra print pad match his saddle... or...? The saddle pad I have right now slips onto the saddle, so they become one. Is their a specific name for that kind of pad? Or, is that what a half pad is?
 
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the saddle pad you are using now is what i've always heard referred to as a "shaped" pad (as opposed to a "square" pad). a half pad is just that - HALF of the regular type pad as it only touches where the panels of your saddle are and does not cover down to the flaps.
 
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Then, if thats the case, I am going to invest into a "shaped" pad, And a all purpose pad. I dont like how the half pad doesnt go all the way down the flap. These are the style I am aiming for. These, and a all purpose underneath.
 
#11 ·
Okay, so here is the pad. I have no clue what it is called, never seen one before I got this saddle.
 

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#15 ·
For the all purpose pad, I personally LOVE Dover's schooling pads. I can't find them on the site, though...But they are perfectly sized for how I like them. They are nice and small.

This is the only picture I could find where you can see the pad. Nicely sized for smaller horses.
 

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#16 ·
I guess it depends on what shape/thickness and if you want to use one pad or have a half pad plus a thinner pad.

Here's a pic of a pad from Equestrian Life and Fashion
that is nice and thick so you don't really need another pad. Very nice color as well.

I tried "googling" the shaped pocket pad you were talking about but couldn't find it for some reason. I'll let you know if I do. :)
 

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