What size of a saddle pad do I need?
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What size of saddle pad do I need? Where do I start?
You can start off by asking yourself some simple questions.
- What size is my saddle?
- Does my horse have a short or long back?
- What is my preference on the look of my tack on my horse?
Size of Saddle:
Take into consideration the size of your saddle. Is it a barrel, roping, cutting, etc saddle? If you have a larger saddle such as a roping or cutting saddle then you will probably not want a saddle pad that is 30" in length. Nine chances out of ten that pad will probably just barely be long enough for the saddle to fit on. On the flip side if you have a barrel saddle then you probably want to stay away from the long (38") saddle pads.
Does my horse have a long or short back?
A lot of people don't take this into consideration when choosing a saddle pad. If you have a short backed horse and decide to go with a saddle pad that is 38" long - it may be too long for your horse. It will probably end somewhere in the middle of the horse's rear. However things could be reversed as well. If you have a long backed horse and decide to go with a 30" saddle pad - there may be a lot of the horses back that is still exposed after the saddle pad and saddle are on the horse. It may look weird to you or other people. That is where this next section comes into play.
What is my personal preference of how my horse should look when tacked up?
Ultimately the decision comes down to your personal preference. What do you think looks good? Do you think that your saddle pad should cover the whole back of the horse and come right before his hindquarters start?
A lot of people like for their saddle pad, saddle, and horse to look a specific way. Some people may use a shorter (32") saddle pad on a short backed horse with a barrel saddle. On the same horse if a roping saddle is used they may get a little longer of a pad (36") to compensate for the larger saddle. On a long backed horse if a roping saddle is used they may use a long (38") pad. However if the same long backed horse is used and a barrel saddle they may use a long (36") pad to cover the horses back.
What it really comes down to is what is your personal opinion, your type and size of saddle, and your horse all as a combination. There really isn't a "correct" answer to this question. There are only opinions.
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I don't know anything about horses, but this looks like a nicely laid out page with good information.
Very informative and to the point.
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Brian And Co.
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Sialkot Cantt
Pakistan
Tel: 0092-3338639480
Fax: 0092-52-4274333
www.brian-leather.com
info@brian-leather.com
BRIAN And Co.
Lal Kurti Bazar Sialkot Cantt
Pakistan
Tel: 0092-3338639480, Fax: 0092-52-4274333
www.brian-leather.com, info@brian-leather.com
Dear Sir / Madam
Very sorry to bother you and take your precious time. We, BRIAN AND CO SIALKOT PAKISTAN, taking the opportunity to introduce ourselves as a real Manufacturers & Exporters of horse riding equipments. Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Saddle covers, Rugs etc. Hope our profile would be of your interest and we anticipate your inquiries soon.
We have been operating Horse riding equipments Line of business since 2000 and are a Specialist Manufacturers of Horse riding equipments. We also produce lot of variety in Riding gloves and Accessories. "www.brian-leather.com"
Our most of the production is being fabricated from various varieties of leather Genuine and artificial leather materials
The following Company Profile will be interesting for you to contact us about your requirements / inquiries in these lines:
1) In time delivery: We are very much aware of the Importance of Commitment and always strictly follow it which is also one of the Key point of our success in the International market.
2) Quality of Products: We are carrying one Motto:
we are not selling products to our honorable customers, we are selling satisfaction
3) Quality Policy: It is the commitment of Marco Sports to provide the Customer consistently with quality product of their choice at competitive prices.
4) Product Free from Child Labor: We have finished the chance of Child Labor in any area of our products either it is cutting or stitching of any products. Now we can track every single fact.
5) Foreign Branch Office: We are please to inform that we have local office in Verona, Italy to serve the European customer in well manner. You may contact any time
Contact Person: Mr. Robin
Contact No. 0039-3295414825
Email: shahidrobin@hotmail.it
It will be a nice favor, if you would very kindly confirm us which quality samples you would like to have for quality standard, if you have any Logo/ design and also good selling design, we welcome your details to offer samples through courier service for your further consideration. You will find us very quick in response and commitments.
Looking forward your encouraging enquiry soon, we remain with kind regards.
Kind regards
Rashid chohan
Brian And Co.
Lal Kurti Bazar
Sialkot Cantt
Pakistan
Tel: 0092-3338639480
Fax: 0092-52-4274333
www.brian-leather.com
info@brian-leather.com
Rpetracek says:
2 years ago
Not Bad Horse Tack, Enjoyed some of your pointers. Will keep an eye out. I think being in the horse industry you gave solid advice.