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.
The Barefoot Saddle is the most flexible one in the world, so he can easily adjust to the back of the horse at anytime. The training, different seasons, and the horseâs age lead to changes along his back. But even when being ridden long and low, the back changes â see above illustration.