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.
1. Get your horse from the paddock, it is essential that you check the horse before you even begin to ride. Using your hand, touch the horse all over, starting from the lower legs and hooves up the shoulders and then up the neck.As you progress travel down the back and under the girth and then down his back and hind legs.f he nips at you, growl back but continue placing the pad on him. Once the pad is in the right position, get your saddle and gently place it on your horses back. Once again, if your horse nips or goes to bite, growl and if necessary hit the horse with your hand on the shoulder and lower neck.