Saddle pad for big horse

[PatchyMum]

I have an 16.1hh ISH who's very draft built. I ride in a K&M 17.5" GP saddle W/XW which fits him really well & is saddler checked.
The problem I have is the saddle pads. I use Lemieux mainly using full CC shape, left overs from my previous TB. He doesn't have much of a wither but isn't flat. I'm finding that the saddle is the same length as the pad so doing up his Atherstone girth can be a pain as well as his pad moving a bit. As well as that his pads can start to curl up away from him shoulder/wither when working, even though I use the velcro on the d rings. As he's a big lad, I also can't have a thicker pad!!
I've tried Roma (bit better at the front on the shoulder), Rheingold (worse than LM). Whittaker ( waaayyy too small).
I can't use a dressage pad with him and this saddle as they don't come far enough forward.
Help...fed up of researching pads. Before I get the sewing machine out ANYONE GOT ANY OTHER OPTIONS FOR ME?
????

 

[dogatemysalad]

Just bought a Griffin Nuumed XL which is very generously sized on my 16.2hh ISH. Mine is the wool lined one, but unlined ones are available.

 

[PatchyMum]

Just bought a Griffin Nuumed XL which is very generously sized on my 16.2hh ISH. Mine is the wool lined one, but unlined ones are available.

Thanks for this. I'll definitely check them out

 

[PapaverFollis]

Nuumed XL for definite.

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Epic from Big Horse Shop but they aren't hugely thick. My HH is very comfortable in them.

 

[CanteringCarrot]

I found the Woof Wear pads to run a bit large. Should be dimensions online somewhere too.

 

[HeyMich]

I have an 16.1hh ISH who's very draft built. I ride in a K&M 17.5" GP saddle W/XW which fits him really well & is saddler checked.
The problem I have is the saddle pads. I use Lemieux mainly using full CC shape, left overs from my previous TB. He doesn't have much of a wither but isn't flat. I'm finding that the saddle is the same length as the pad so doing up his Atherstone girth can be a pain as well as his pad moving a bit. As well as that his pads can start to curl up away from him shoulder/wither when working, even though I use the velcro on the d rings. As he's a big lad, I also can't have a thicker pad!!
I've tried Roma (bit better at the front on the shoulder), Rheingold (worse than LM). Whittaker ( waaayyy too small).
I can't use a dressage pad with him and this saddle as they don't come far enough forward.
Help...fed up of researching pads. Before I get the sewing machine out ANYONE GOT ANY OTHER OPTIONS FOR ME?
????

OMG, I could have written this post! Every single detail the same, including the brands we have tried and failed. Thanks for posting this, I'll be following with interest. Now to work out how to sneak even more new pads past the hubby...

 

[criso]

Mattes, I've got a Dove grey forward cut saddlecloth which fits nicely under my 18" saddle. Not cheap though. I also have some HKM Gently ones which are just big enough, could be more forward cut for my saddle which is an event saddle but would be fine with a GP.

 

[Reri1826]

Another vote for nuumed. They are a really helpful company and will custom make for you if the XL doesn’t work.

ETA they do a WH cut that might work to stop the curling.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

I recommend https://horseandridersupplies.co.uk/ 100 per cent. I have bought some very expensive pads for my big 17.3 lump of a horse until I stumbled across this site. Unbelievable quality at a very reasonable price. The sizes really do come up huge! Normal large in other expensive makes just looks silly on him - but I could almost get away with this companies cob size on him because they are so generous. Very well made and sit beautifully under the saddle.

 

[DorisTD]

Ps of Sweden and Equestrian Stockholm are good sizes and beautiful. Sell your Le Mieux - they seem to be very popular atm.

 

[PatchyMum]

Massive thanks for your help. My nuumed XL saddle pad arrived and is a FAB fit. Even got to choose my own colours for no extra cost. Just put in an order for my second??.

 

[teddypops]

Legacy pro tech are nice and come up large if you fancy another one!

 

[Casey76]

Anything from Kramer; their full size is very generous

 

[mini_b]

Griffin nuumed XL for my 17hh ID/IDx

 

[Goldenstar]

Just bought a Griffin Nuumed XL which is very generously sized on my 16.2hh ISH. Mine is the wool lined one, but unlined ones are available.

These are what we use .

 

[Reri1826]

It will last you forever as well, mine look like new still.

 

[pansymouse]

When I had a 19" saddle I used a Nuumed XL.

 

[sbloom]

For anyone else looking for a solution Mattes publish measurements for their pads https://www.facebook.com/groups/249099556465914/permalink/338126780896524/