I have been showing at the Iowa County Fair for 10 years and the Wisconsin State Fair for six years. I am excited to represent Iowa County and canât wait to see everyone at the 160th Iowa County Fair.
There are so many âcorrectiveâ pad options available nowadays, and there are a few different types that serve specific purposes very effectively. The pads we are covering in this article are most focused on protecting a horseâs back and improving saddle fit, which helps narrow the field. The three most useful are foam topped pads (ie Thinline), Sheepskin pads, and shim pads.
Determining what is in your saddle can be tricky, but itâs important to know what youâre riding on. Wool flocked saddles will often have what is known as rear gussets (the seam along the back of the panel), although some foam saddles can have gussets to allow them to fit a broader backed horse.