Re: SADDLE SHIMMING

["Susan Brehm" <RockingB@worldnet.att.net>]

>I have noticed palm-sized dry spots just behind
>the withers indicating excessive pressure. It is
>worse with a heavier pad.
>
John,
I have the same problem with my saddle.  In my case it's
because the saddle it a little bit too wide.  I've ordered a
new saddle that fits my horse, but the saddle fitter thought
that I could make do with this one in the interim by using a
reverse wedge pad.  I bought the Cashel reverse wedge that's
designed for English saddles and it works well even though
my saddle is a Western barrel saddle.  I just make sure the
pad is under the tree of the saddle.  I use it over a Toklat
Woolback pad (no inserts) and no longer have any dry spots.
SusanB


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