Poly pads. . .a question. . .

[Flint12]

When buying a polypad, which thickness would you go for?

I have been borrowing one from YO to see what it is like. Have just bought a hawk event saddle and been trying out numnahs etc for several reasons. . .

Just wondered really what thickness you would go for. .

Thank

 

[teddyt]

If the saddle fits, which i hope it does seeing as youve just bought it, get the thinnest one possible.

 

[Peacelily]

yup - mirror what teddyt says, there should be no need to really have any sort of numnah/polypad at all - even though we do...

 

[SNORKEY]

Yep i agree, go for one thats not that thick, your saddle should fit properly so thats all you need. Unless it's an older horse or your really worried about their comfort, then go a litte thicker, just make sure if it is thicker it's not making the sadlle fit tighter.

 

[Cliqmo]

The thick poly pads are ridiculously thick (think 24tog duvet!) which is just ridiculous under a saddle, IMO

 

[kildalton]

Yes they're much too thick , a new saddle shouldn't need a numnah if it fits properly ( but then I'm very old and we never used them !)

 

[rolyview]

i would get a thin one as your new saddle should fit great

 

[only_me]

the normal classic thickness would be best i think

I have a red polypad that i got 6/7 years ago at Burhley - and it still looks as good now! I prefer using a thicker nummnah under a saddle as i believe it has a more cushioning effect. thats just imo anyways

 

[Flint12]

Thanks. . .

Just wasnt sure really what the difference in thickness was. . . Thanks

 

[Flint12]

only_me- Thats what i was thinking. . . using thinner one didnt give much cushioning effect. . .Lets hope one i buy will last me that long

 

[Blue-bear]

ive got the double thick one thats really cushioned, i use that on my old boy. i love it and would rather use that than a thinner numnah with a pad as is becoming commonly seen. It also has lasted me years....at least 6.

 

[teddyt]

If a saddle fits and is well made it shouldnt need cushioning. Compare it to a pair of shoes - if you have a pair the right size and shape for your feet, made out of supple leather you dont need to wear two pairs of wool socks to cushion them. That will make the shoes too tight.
A saddles panel should feel 'squidgy', that provides the cushioning, if it feels firm to the touch it is overflocked.

 

[Flint12]

The saddle has been reflocked. . . but is not firm. . .

I get the idea that if it fits, putting a pad under it which is thick will alter the fit of the saddle. But i didnt know how thick the thick ones really were, i didnt want to go and buy a thick one and then alter the fit of the saddle.

THanks for all you advice