Choosing the Best Correction Saddle Pad
When your saddle doesn’t fit or doesn’t sit right on your horse's back it can cause discomfort for your horse or it can throw off your balance while you ride. Correction saddle pads have been made to help alleviate pressure points caused by an English or western saddle, help balance the saddle on the horse‘s back, and absorb force and shock. Although we all strive to have a perfectly fitting saddle, it is rare we can achieve perfection in saddle fit and corrective saddle pads are here to help.
Choosing the right correction pad is essential for you and your horse's comfort while riding. Here are some of the main kinds of correction saddle pads and what they correct, to help you decide which pad could benefit you and your horse.
- Foam Correction Saddle Pads: This type of pad would be great for a horse who wears a saddle that is slightly too big or off balance. The foam takes up the extra space and evens the pressure on the horse's back.
- Riser Saddle Pads: This is a solution for saddles that are tipped down. Riser saddle pads correct the saddle by putting a thick foam pad under the back of the saddle to tip it up and even the balance.
- Wither Relief Pads: These pads are for horses with high withers and a narrow back. They will relieve pressure from the withers and fill the area around the saddle to even the pressure on the horse’s back.
- Non-Slip Correction Pads: These correction saddle pads help keep the saddle from slipping.
- Gel Correction Saddle Pads: These saddle pads are great for horses with sensitive backs or horses who are ridden in saddles that have uneven pressure. The gel redistributes pressure evenly.
- Correction Half Pads: These correction pads are for English riders and can be made from gel, foam, or other specialized material. They usually help correct ill-fitting saddles or help horses who have sensitive backs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Correction Saddle Pads
What is a correction saddle pad?
A correction saddle pad is a saddle pad that helps correct a problem whether it is balancing your saddle, cushioning an ill-fitting saddle, or helping a horse who has a sensitive back. Correction saddle pads have many different benefits and use, but the main benefit of them is adding protection and improving saddle fit.
How can I make my saddle fit better?
If you’re looking for a way to help your saddle fit better, correction saddle pads are often used to improve minor saddle fitting problems. However, it’s important to note that correcting saddle pads will only improve the saddle fit up to a point. If your saddle does not fit your horse at all it may be time to get a new saddle.