Is the 20x saddle pad a good buy?

Question

Is the 20x saddle pad a good buy?

Answer 1

Heidi

No, its not a  good buy. If he has back problems try a gel pad. He'll still feel your seat without painful pressure points and extended stress.Air pads take the saddle up too much, and it wobbles: causing more problems. Its the vogue this week, and next week it will be gone and good riddance.

A sheet of white cloth like a baby sheet or changing table sheet is a good size to place under saddle, ride and remove. Then look and see where your seat and your saddle might be hurting him.Keep and wash a few of these little sheets, in case you borrow a saddle and do not want to swap infectious things.

I like the gel pro sport split pad,,which cushions shock without that saddle boost.

Answer 2

If you are talking about what I think you are, then heres what I could find about it:

- has an "air ride suspension system"

-foam rubber

-cutout at the withers

- and under the latigo

It looks professional enough. and its expensive, and in the horse world, you usually get your money's worth.

My western saddle pad is just felt and neoprene, and I bought it used for $50, in very good shape, and its worked great for months so far.

Its more of how you care for what you buy, than what brand or make it is. See if you can find someone who has one and will let you borrow it, or if you can find a tack shop willing to let you test ride it first.

hope I helped some, good luck!

p.s. when trying a new saddle pad, always remember to check for sorness after you ride, and spots that are exceptionally sweaty; that alone can give you a good idea if its going to work!