Bareback Saddle Pad

Shantara

Shantara

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I'm thinking of getting http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-Sue...331?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c7e1a953 This.

I've heard that they can be quite dangerous and pointless, since it could slip and I've heard people say "Either ride bareback, or with a proper saddle". However, does it have any good points?
It seems like a good idea, especially if you get a breast plate to hold it in place.
It's also a lot of money just for "testing" something on a horse that isn't even mine. Has anyone seen any better/less expensive ones?

I would take the stirrups off, but I was thinking this is going to be my way of progressing to bareback, since I've never had the oppotunity for longer than one or two lessons every now and again. And the horse I'd try it on is as mad as a hatter!
 
I would use a Thinline bareback saddle pad as it provides a genuine layer of shock absorbing material between you and horse.
 
I use a Parelli bareback pad, they are more expensive, but I have never had an issue with it. Never use stirrups with a bareback pad, I note you say you will take them off.

Heaps of fun, and stop you getting sweaty, a little more grip than riding bareback.

You should not need a breastplate, i have never had mine slip.
 
Thanks for the info guys! I think I may give one a miss for the time being, since the horse isn't mine and I have to rely on others being there to even get him into the school. He refuses to go alone and if I do manage to get him in, he tries to jump out.
However, I'm thinking of loaning him next year and working with him over the summer, so I think that'd be the best time to get one.
I think the best plan would be to get him used to being in the school alone first, then being ridden in there, then bareback.

Thanks though!
 
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