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.
Another Name for a Saddle Pad is Numnah. The word numnah isn't commonly used in North America, although it is a word some Pony Club members may see on their tests. A numnah is a pad of sheep skin or wool that goes under the saddle to keep the saddle clean and to cushion the horse's or pony's back. In North America we call a numnah a saddle pad or blanket.