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.
Fitting a Saddle to Your Horse. 1  1. Position the saddle. Place the prospective saddle on your horseâs back without a saddle pad or blanket. 2  2. Check the gullet. The gullet is the long empty space that runs length-wise along the spine of the horse. 3  3. Check the bar slope.