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Thoughts on potential western saddle pads

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I'm looking around on ebay for a new-to-me saddle pad. I found a few and would like opinions.

URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/? nav=item.view&id=181063548605

URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/? nav=item.view&id=271141453435

URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=130835664976
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What are you looking for? Each of those pads are different. And what is your budget? I personally prefer wool felt for western pads and like them at 1in thick. All 3 of those pads are rather thin. I am assuming you have a barrel saddle since you are looking at smaller pads?
 
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I'm looking for something that is 1/2"-3/4" thick. I have one now that is 1" thick and it's too thick for my horse. I also need something short because my 30" long pad is rubbbing on his butt. The saddle is barrel shaped and is 26-27" long. My budget (including shipping) is around $100 at the absolute max and even then my husband won't be too happy about it.
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Well the 3rd one I belive you can get new at fleet farm for around $30. But I thought it was rather flimsy when I actually looked at it. If you can go to a store and kind of feel out what the pads are like you can try looking online for cheaper prices.

Personally I love Diamond wool pads. There are so many different options.

Diamond Wool Pads - Products - Endurance Round Contoured Felt Pads
 
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I'm not familiar with fleet farm. Is that like a tractor supply type of store?

The only pads I've seen around here are the weaver brand piss and I don't know anything about their quality. I only use it for schooling in my western saddle. We don't trail ride or anything.
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I looked on the diamond wool website. I found 2 pads that might work. One is over $200, lol, and the other is $70, but it's an endurance pad and I have a barrel shaped saddle with the round skirts, so I'm not sure it would fit. The big problem I have is finding one thin enough, but still supportive and as short as possible. All while remaining affordable for me. Ahh, the joys of owning a very short-backed arab.
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Honestly though I have the 30x30 pad and I wouldn't want it to much smaller so a 28 is really the smallest you want to go. If you just get the $30 wool felt pad that is 1/2in thick you can actually cut it to fit. Pretty easy. That way if you want an extra inch off or you want it more contoured you can custom fit it. The wool wicks moisture away so much better than anything else.
 
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