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: For foam-flocked saddles, probably not (unless your horseâs back has changed somehow, or unless you notice a change in balance, clearance, or your horseâs way of going). But for wool-flocked saddles, definitely. Saddles with wool flocking will settle and conform to your horseâs back after about 20 hours of riding.