Seat Savers for Horse Saddles – Cushion and Comfort

saddle seat savers by Thinline

We have all experienced the saddle with the hard seat, the twist that fits our horses but not us, the changes in our figures over the years, all of which results in a less than a perfectly happy ride.  Short of buying a custom saddle which fits both the rider and the horse what are … Read more

Western Saddle Pads with Shim Pockets

Western Saddle Pads with Shim Pockets Each horse, saddle and saddle pad combination are different, so,  shimming in the right place is the most important starting point.  Your best option will be to use a saddle pad that offers an open shimming system.  While there are many Western Saddle Pads with Shim Pockets you should … Read more

How to saddle a sway back horse with a corrective pad

If your saddle is bridging. It has little to no contact in the center.  It is important to use a saddle pad that offers an open shimming system.  While there are many corrective pads on the market, each horse, saddle and saddle pad combination are different, shimming in the right place is the most important … Read more