Western Saddle Fit + Suggest Pads?

jumpfordreams · 11-02-2009, 06:53 PM

I recently got a new saddle and it's soooo nice but I think its a bit too wide on my mare. I did hop on her for a little short ride but just walking and a little bit of trotting since I didn't have much time. I think it actually stayed in place for a change. Does this saddle stand a chance at fitting her with another type of pad? Would a nice wool build up pad work? Or something that's at least 1" thick? If you have a suggestion let me know!

jumpfordreams · 11-02-2009, 10:08 PM

Buummpp. Anyone?

tlwidener · 11-02-2009, 10:16 PM

I've heard good things about the Skito pads. I prefer wool pads, but I haven't tried the Skito pads. The Skito pads have shims to fill in pockets. Luvs2ride79 is knowledgeable about the Skitos.

I don't think the fit on your saddle looks too bad. The angle of the bars may be a little too flat; it's hard to tell from your photos. A pad probably won't help if that's the case. Have you ridden in this saddle yet? If there is a good sweat pattern and she's not sore, then it's probably alright.

Nice looking saddle!

jumpfordreams · 11-02-2009, 10:23 PM

Yes, I have ridden in it but just for like 10 minutes. She didn't get a sweat pattern because I didn't work her hard. What kind of photo would help determine if the angle of the bars is okay?

tlwidener · 11-02-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpfordreams

Yes, I have ridden in it but just for like 10 minutes. She didn't get a sweat pattern because I didn't work her hard. What kind of photo would help determine if the angle of the bars is okay?

One just a little further away from the horse, a 3/4 view like the closeups you've got.

jumpfordreams · 11-03-2009, 02:26 PM

Any saddle people out there? Please help!

blair399 · 11-03-2009, 05:03 PM

It looks fine with the cut back pad. If you want more clearance get a "built up" cut back pad.

blair399 · 11-03-2009, 05:03 PM

I also LOVE Tacky Too pads for not slipping!

jumpfordreams · 11-03-2009, 05:34 PM

Tacky Too pads slip and I don't like them for my horse. I want a nice quality wool pad.

CrazyHorse · 11-03-2009, 07:51 PM

From what I can tell the fit with the pad looks pretty good to me. I suggest a good quality wool pad as well

11-02-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
jumpfordreams Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Clouds Posts: 2,422 Images: 36	Western Saddle Fit + Suggest Pads? I recently got a new saddle and it's soooo nice but I think its a bit too wide on my mare. I did hop on her for a little short ride but just walking and a little bit of trotting since I didn't have much time. I think it actually stayed in place for a change. Does this saddle stand a chance at fitting her with another type of pad? Would a nice wool build up pad work? Or something that's at least 1" thick? If you have a suggestion let me know! __________________ Cherish Yesterday > Dream About Tomorrow > Live Today

11-02-2009, 10:08 PM	#2
jumpfordreams Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Clouds Posts: 2,422 Images: 36	Buummpp. Anyone? __________________ Cherish Yesterday > Dream About Tomorrow > Live Today

11-02-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
tlwidener Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,796 Images: 146	I've heard good things about the Skito pads. I prefer wool pads, but I haven't tried the Skito pads. The Skito pads have shims to fill in pockets. Luvs2ride79 is knowledgeable about the Skitos. I don't think the fit on your saddle looks too bad. The angle of the bars may be a little too flat; it's hard to tell from your photos. A pad probably won't help if that's the case. Have you ridden in this saddle yet? If there is a good sweat pattern and she's not sore, then it's probably alright. Nice looking saddle! __________________ Does this saddle make my butt look big? It's MINE! GIVE IT BACK NOW!!!

11-02-2009, 10:23 PM	#4
jumpfordreams Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Clouds Posts: 2,422 Images: 36	Yes, I have ridden in it but just for like 10 minutes. She didn't get a sweat pattern because I didn't work her hard. What kind of photo would help determine if the angle of the bars is okay? __________________ Cherish Yesterday > Dream About Tomorrow > Live Today

11-03-2009, 02:26 PM	#6
jumpfordreams Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Clouds Posts: 2,422 Images: 36	Any saddle people out there? Please help! __________________ Cherish Yesterday > Dream About Tomorrow > Live Today

11-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#7
blair399 Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 282	It looks fine with the cut back pad. If you want more clearance get a "built up" cut back pad.

11-03-2009, 05:34 PM	#9
jumpfordreams Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the Clouds Posts: 2,422 Images: 36	Tacky Too pads slip and I don't like them for my horse. I want a nice quality wool pad. __________________ Cherish Yesterday > Dream About Tomorrow > Live Today

11-03-2009, 07:51 PM	#10
CrazyHorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florence, Mississippi Posts: 10,980 Images: 659	From what I can tell the fit with the pad looks pretty good to me. I suggest a good quality wool pad as well __________________ Don't fight the hands that hold you... God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. I've been blessed by the Snow Fairy too many times to count! I've been gobbled many times over by Thom Turkey!

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