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.
This would be called âbridgingâ. A saddle will also bridge if the gullet is too narrow and wonât allow the saddle to sit down properly in front. Secondly, the change in angle of the bars from the front of the tree to the back, referred to as theâ twistâ, must also match the horseâs rib cage.