Western Felt Liner Pad

Western Felt Liner Pad

Reduces Rider Movement | Protects Horses Backs | Creates Better Saddle Fit 

The thin, Western felt saddle pad liner provides more shock absorption than a 2-inch thick felt pad. Pressure points are eliminated due to less bulk, the pad is soft and flexible, allowing it to fit neatly and comfortably against your horses’ natural confirmation, and communication is reestablished. Without all that material between you and your horse you can feel each other, but all without the extra movement and “dead” feel of thick pads and gel pads. Thin enough to use as a liner. Sturdy and protective enough to use on its own.

Our felt saddle pad liner has a wither profile which is best for moderate to high withered horses and a spine-free channel, further reducing the chance of pressure points. This thin pad frees up more room for narrow or snug-fitting saddles and improves the comfort for horses even with saddles that are perfectly fitted. The ThinLine also ventilates, across the pad, allowing excess heat to move out from under the saddle.  Most importantly, to your horse, is how this pad creates stability.

What is ThinLine?

ThinLine is a thin, shock-absorbing non-slip breathable foam.  It is the only equine product endorsed by surgeons, master saddlers, riders, and veterinarians.

Where is the ThinLine?

It is sewn onto the panel of our contoured black Western saddle pads.

For the Rider

This pad’s slim design puts you in closer contact with your horse, so your leg can easily drape giving you a seamless feel of his sides. You’ll notice his back moving more,  but with the extraordinary shock absorption of ThinLine, you will be moving in unison with your mount.  The ThinLine layer sewn onto the pad has a 95% shock absorption rate that spreads impact LATERALLY  along the pad. This means that the motion you feel under you as you ride is absorbed by the ThinLine and transferred ACROSS the pad instead of UP into your spine. And this same shock absorption benefit is being enjoyed by your horse as well.

With the reduced movement of your seat, your balance is easier to keep so “staying” with your horse, even during quick stops and starts, becomes second nature. You sit quieter, and he responds with a relaxed, softback, and freer strides.

For the Horse

•  95% impact protection moves shock, weight, and heat laterally along the pad.
• High wither profile for comfort.
• Spine-free channel.
• Eliminates pressure points.
• Shimmable for fine-tuning your saddle fit.
• Rider movement is reduced, allowing closer communication and lighter aids.

Shimming for Saddle Fit and Comfort
Full saddle fitting shims are available when you select your pad size.  These may be used as-is to double your protection or trimmed to create a pair of front, bridging, and rear shims to adjust your saddle fit.

How do I know ThinLine is delivering the comfort and protection my horse needs?

Once you receive your Western felt saddle pad liner, ride in it for at least a week.  At first, you may simply notice things like; “my horse was great today, my seat and aids were soft and effective”, great job! you are on your way.  You will see daily improvement. But, this can be a bit subtle in the beginning.  How to check out your saddle pad’s effectiveness:  After at least a week of riding daily, begin your warm-up with the ThinLine.  Post-warm-up, remove the ThinLine, and ride.  This is when you will see just how much your horse is loving his felt saddle pad.

Money-Back Guarantee:  

We are riders making products for riders so we understand how important the time we have with our horses is.  If you feel ThinLine is not delivering what you need all products may be returned for a full refund within 30 days. Of course, we would prefer you give us a call and tell us what is and is not working for you.  Around the world, this product has helped both riders and horses work happier together. We hope our 30-day satisfaction guarantee will help you have the confidence to try this amazing material.

Also check out our felt saddle pad range, and woolen pad range.