Re: Saddle pad advice

["superpat" <superpat@gateway.net>]

I use a dressage saddle for endurance and very much like my shaped sheepskin
pad. It does not mat down and washes beautifully and air dries overnight.
Plus it looks really neat. I am a lightweight and don't usually feel that I
need more padding. Got mine from Dressage Extensions. I also like the
Professional's Choice pad but the brushed cotton lining absorbs sweat and
because of the sewn in dense foam, it is a bear to wash. (and it needs
washing after almost every ride). For the long rides where I  want more pad,
I use this one with a liner. Somehow, I am always experimenting with felt,
cotton, wool (the woolback seems to slip more) but end up with the sheepskin
as my pad of choice.
Pat Super
----- Original Message -----
From: Linda Romander <romander@foothill.net>
To: RideCamp <Ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 3:54 PM
Subject: RC: Saddle pad advice


> What's a good saddle pad to use with a well-fitting wool-flocked English
> saddle that a) doesn't add a lot of 'squish' but provides some
> cushioning, b) doesn't allow heat build-up, and c) protects the panels
> from sweat?
>
> I've always liked Woolbacks, but they're too thick and raise the pommel
> way up.  Also feel like I'm sitting on a marshmallow.
>
> Thanks for your help!  Gotta get my shopping list ready for Reno.
>
> Linda
>
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