Barnsby Grip Pad?

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Any one used one? Are they worth the money?

I have a Barnsby Milton and currently use it without a numnah/pad. I've not really used a pad of any description for a few years now and not had any problems.

My saddle can tend to slip to the right slightly (saddler comes every 3-4 months, its just the way she is. Several saddlers have said this and I've had her 10 years).

I did used to use a sheet of thin grippy sheeting underneath my old saddle, but I can't get any to fit this saddle.

I don't want anything thick, as even clipped she gets heat bumps under an exercise sheet.

Shall I give it a try (ouch at the cost!) or keep trying to find the thin grippy stuff to fit?
 
They are fantastic, Ive got one and they really do the job well, are well made and wash without looking like they ahve ever been used! I know they are expensive, but I do really like mine
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Second that recommendation - I have two grip pads (one white dressage, one everyday brown) for my round cob and they work well. They are not thick at all. I must say also that since I attended to my position where I was sitting/slipping right, I haven't had any problem!
 
They're excellent, very grippy and worth the money and not thick!

The grippy material is an open weave rubber if that makes sense, not at all bulky and breathable
 
Nope not thick, wouldnt change the fit of the saddle as there is no padding that goes up into the gullet, the saddle just sits ontop.... if that makes sense?!!?!
 
Thanks both - wish I knew someone with one to try first, still a recent graduate so not earning a huge amount!

Oldred - its the pony, she does it on the lunge etc. If you put the saddle on, without the girth its immediately slightly over, yet to ride, she is really even in both reins. Saddler is pretty stumped as to why and shes highly recomended on here! (Bridlepath International)
 
Another vote for these grip pads. Had a pony who was very difficult to fit and seemed to change shape on a daily basis, she had a Barnsby saddle with a grip pad under it, saddle always stayed in place. It washed really well and was used daily for 5 yrs, it looks a bit worse for wear now, but still works.
Keep a look out on ebay I have bought 2 more, and paid about half the amount for them.
 
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Oldred - its the pony, she does it on the lunge etc. If you put the saddle on, without the girth its immediately slightly over, yet to ride, she is really even in both reins. Saddler is pretty stumped as to why and shes highly recomended on here! (Bridlepath International)

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Look down her back from above (from the tail). Shes probably got uneven musculature behind and possibly on the shoulders. look from the front and her front legs may even be uneven lengths. Another possibility is neven movement behind, not necessarily always easy to feel. One hip may rise more than the other or the stride length may be slightly uneven.

The rider may be crooked, so even without the rider the saddle and/or horse has adjusted accordingly.

I would suggest a thorough check of horse and rider before buying a pad. The saddle may need to be adjusted to compensate or a different girthing arrangement used on each side. A pad wont rectify the cause and you could be wasting your money. You cant defy gravity or other physical forces with a pad!
 
Hi Han, agree with Teddy T's comments. I have these for Kizzy as she has no withers or shoulders but a wide barrel, so everything slips forwards. They are truly fab pads, she has 6!!! So a lifetimes investment if we ever get out of flipping walk, tho her maj is starting to get other ideas!! xx
 
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