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[RC] re:re: Sore back Slipping saddle pad - Judy Houle

Stephanie,

Foam inserts do make a difference in weight
distribution.  One I really like, that I used for
years on top of my Woolback was a thick neoprene PBM
Pad.  It made a Sharon Sarre that was a size off, fit
OK and cause no problems for years.  I'm not sure
where to get them these days, but Cashel Cushions
makes a similar one.  If you want to invest in a
really state of the art pad to solve saddle gall
problems and add more ventilation, you can order a
Supracor Pad through me at 10% off.  They last for
years and cushion like nothing else. 

I also can't say enough good things about Sport
Saddles.  I've had mine 6 years and done over 1000
miles of mostly hundreds with no problems.  If you
want to improve the fit by re-rigging your big western
in the meantime, try rigging the cinch back to a 5/8
or centerfire rigging to stablize the saddle, instead
of using the back cinch.  This will stop the rubbing
and pinching in the front.  You can go look on Karen
Chaton's Website, or find the link on the Mar. 25th
post titled 'Sport Saddle Rigging', to see how to rig
a cinch back using a long billet strap from the back
cinch ring.  Otherwise, get a good helmet, 'cause your
mare is going to buck you off when she gets sick of
getting rubbed, mares are funny that way.  

Happy Trails,

Judy Houle
Maximum Equine
Sports Therapy


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