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.
A flocked saddle has wool padding in the panels. This is called wool flocking. Most saddles are wool flocked. Wool is bouncy, cushy and absorbs shock, and unlike the CAIR panels, wool flocking truly conforms to the horse's back and the rider's weight. CAIR saddle has air in the panels instead of the normal flock. CAIR allows the horses muscles to move more fluidly. Flock is the normal traditional material used for stuffing the panels. Source(s): http://www.cairpanelsystem.com/.