Basic English Saddle Pads

Basic English Horse Saddle Pads are Pure ThinLine Material.

There is so much to love about this simple and effective pad.

English Saddle Blanket Benefits:

•  Ultimate protection for both horse and rider’s back.
•  Provides maximum shock absorption without altering saddle fit or rider feel.
•  Improves rider equitation.
•  Tailored and discrete.
•  Open-cell technology creates breathability.
•  Product durability –  can last up to 7-10 years.
•  Supple, it molds for a custom fit when warmed to body temperature.
•  Non-slip.

Should you purchase a basic ThinLine pad instead of a shimmable ThinLine Pad?

You Have a Well-Fitting Saddle – that does not require shimming.

Price and Longevity – The ThinLine foam will remain functional for 7-10 years, depending on use. Basic pads will cost you less than $1.00 per month.

Versatility – Basic pads may be placed over any other saddle pad and may be used on multiple horses.

Maintenance – Basic performance foam saddle pads require no care or washing.

Half Pad or Contour Pad?

Half Pads offer a discrete amount of protection directly under your saddle.

Contour Pads add additional protection under the stirrup bar and will help control left to right saddle slip. ThinLine absorbs impact by moving it laterally along the horse and English saddle pad. Unless the price is a serious barrier, we suggest you choose the contour pad; the more ThinLine foam you have, the better it works.

ThinLine+ or  ThinLine?

ThinLine (3/16″,4.8mm) is our thinnest shock-absorbing English horse saddle pad. Thoughtfully designed to protect both horse and rider’s backs ThinLine creates a soft, quiet, elastic connection. If your riding is not in a place where you can focus on nuances, you should likely start in a ThinLine. If you are a close contact rider, you will greatly appreciate ThinLine. This product reduces rider movement and helps horses balance and focus. It does not amplify the seat, it reduces “background noise” so the rider’s seat aids are clear.  (Formerly Known as Ultra ThinLine)

ThinLine+ (1/4″, 6.4mm) is thicker and designed for beginning riders, horses in high-impact situations, or horses with sore backs. ThinLine+Plus is endorsed by Veterinarians, even for severe back problems such as kissing spine. It is the #1 choice of Equine Chiropractors and Massage Therapists.

The top choice for many great riders.  Kent Farrington rides every horse, every day in a ThinLine+Plus Contour pad, and has done so for more than a decade.

Rider Spinal Health:

Riding over a lifetime can take its toll on a rider’s spine. ThinLine can drastically reduce the aches and pains that come from time in the saddle by moving shock, weight, and heat laterally along the pad without compressing. Horses backs also benefit from the 95% shock absorption and from having a quieter ride in the saddle. ThinLine is the only saddle pad endorsed by Spinal Surgeons – See “The Riders Pain-Free Back” by Dr. James Warson.

Options:

•  Two shapes – Half pad and Contour pad.
•  Two thicknesses – ThinLine+Plus(1/4″ 6.4mm) and ThinLine(3/16″4.8mm).
•  ThinLine Half (3/16″4.8mm) pad available with border trimmed,  or untrimmed.
•  ThinLine (3/16″4.8mm) Contour pad available untrimmed.
•  Please see the sizing tab at bottom of the page for measurements.

 Other similar products include the sheepskin trifecta pad, the wither relief saddle pad, and the cotton quilted pad.