D-ring saddle pad

[Llee94]

So it's payday for me which means only one thing...spending it all on my horses!
Does anybody know of any saddle pads that attach to the d-ring? I already have the Lemieux ones for competing but I don't want to use my nice ones for riding at home and I don't fancy spending over £30 per saddle pad if there is a cheaper alternative.
Or does anyone have a way to attach normal saddle pads to a monoflap saddle to stop them slipping back?!

 

[cobgoblin]

I couldn't find any for OH's saddle under £30. I was thinking of sewing a strip of Velcro on to the top of regular ones and cutting the other strap off. Shouldn't be too hard as they attach to the top side of the saddlecloth.

 

[Meredith]

I'm afraid I don't know anything about Lemieux pads, but surely you could stitch a webbing loop to the front of a saddlecloth or numnah and use a cord tie to attach it to the saddle. Easily done I would think.

 

[Llee94]

Thank you both. Unfortunately my sewing skills are not the best as I found out yesterday when I tried to repair a rug and managed to catch the neck lining and accidentally stitch it to the bum! I was so pleased with myself until I tried to fold it up to put it away and realised what I had done, so I fear this could end in no saddle pads at all if I start cutting bits off and trying to re-stitch things back on.
Looks like I will just have to buy some more Lemieux ones!

 

[Kat]

I have a JHL wool lined one that attaches to the D-rings and was very reasonably priced

 

[Meredith]

Don't be disheartened OP, I quite often make that sewing mistake and I've been repairing my rugs etc for years. If you laugh yourself, unpick it and re-do it you'll have learnt a lot and most importantly saved money. Happy sewing.

 

[FfionWinnie]

The Lemieux ones are worth the money IMO. Last far longer than a cheaper alternative.

 

[LeannePip]

I use either Le Mieux or PE all the time but i have a couple of Salamo ones for hunting that i got from olympia for £15 each they are exactly the same shape as the PE & LM ones but i can't see anything on their website