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Discussion on Half pads?
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Member:
terrilyn
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Posted on Tuesday, Jun 19, 2007 - 11:36 am:
I am learning to ride hunt seat and am buying the tack and accessories to go with my new (used, but in great shape) close contact saddle...and I need help!
Horse: Big-withered TB
Saddle: English-made close contact (Stephen F. Robertson, LTD, Exeter....anyone ever heard of him?) saddle with very forward flaps, and close-fitting through the withers (as it should be for this type of saddle). Cut back at the pommel.
Need: A saddle pad that provides ample wither relief, that works with high withers, and takes into consideration that this horse has had back soreness in the past.
In looking through the catalogs, I'm confused...what are half pads used for (as opposed to full pads) and should I use one? They seem to offer many benefits and have more design features than full-size pads. Can someone enlighten me? I am way out of my area of knowledge with this type of tack.
We are currently just working on basics on the flat. The horse is very green, and we're doing lots of trotting, transitions, working on straightness and balance.
Many thanks!
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kthorse
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Posted on Tuesday, Jun 19, 2007 - 12:03 pm:
half pads are supposed to help you have closer leg contact. My 2 favourites are the supracor and the saddleright because they are very thin 1/4 inch and dont pack down.
Hope that helps
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