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 general rule of thumb is that a horse can safely carry 20% of it's weight (rider + tack). However...there are other factors that can play a role here. -conformation of the horse: A horse with a long back may not be able to carry as much as safely as a horse with a shorter back.he general rule of thumb is that a horse can safely carry 20% of it's weight (rider + tack). However...there are other factors that can play a role here. -conformation of the horse: A horse with a long back may not be able to carry as much as safely as a horse with a shorter back.