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What do you think of polypads? My mare has two rub marks each side at the back where her saddle/numnah rubs? It started when I used a lambswool lined numnah which is quite thick so put her back in thin gp numnah but still think it's happening.

I thought about polypads as they look soft and I'm thinking won't rub.
 
Personnaly I would get the saddle checked first. Make sure it's fitting ok.
Your horse may of changed shape a bit as they often do at this time of year.
Further to your question Polypads are good easy to wash and dry etc. My YO doesn't use anything else. But they will still rub if the saddle is the issue !
 
You should get your saddle checked but at this time of year it is common for horses to get rubs at the back of their saddles as long as they are not causing any problems.

You have to make sure poly pads are pulled well up in the gullet so they dont slip down and sit on the withers. The wash and wear well but not my first choice.
 
get the saddle checked! Polypads a pretty thick - they are fine if they are the pad you have your saddle fitted with them, but if you have your saddle fitted with a thinner pad and then put a thicker pad on it will throw the fit out.
I personally don't like polypads as they are so thick - I have my saddle fitted with a thin nuumed high wither numnah and stick with this, they are my fav!
 
Echo the comments to get your saddle checked and if you are going to use a Polypad you should tell your saddler as they are thicker than a standard saddle pad and you saddle should be fitted accordingly. B's dressage saddle is fitted to use a thin saddle cloth but his we always use a polypad with his jumping saddle, he has black ones for the yard and schooling and a white one for competitions. They never move, if they do move then tbh your saddle does not fit, wash well and the white one can be washed at high temps to get out the grubby marks!
 
polypads make great dog beds...
i'd not put one on my horses back tbh.... but then again her saddles are fitted for a thin cotton numnah
 
I am currently working towards becoming a master saddler and it is quite common for saddles to rub away the hair at the back of the saddle at this time of year. Mostly due to the longer hair but i would suggest maybe get your saddle checked to make sure the fit is ok. Also if a saddle fits well then a thick saddle cloth shouldnt be needed.
I use a cotton numbnah in summer and the numed high wither half wool (natural fibers i find to be better for my horse).

Also once your saddler has been out they can advise you on what they think will be best. When my horse has rub marks on his back i checked his saddle (all seemed ok) so I got the physio out and he had a little twist in his pelvis from some yeeha's around the field:rolleyes:
 
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