Sheepskin Numnas - benefits? (also in NL)

[Serephin]

I have a few numpty questions about sheepskin numnas......

I have been pondering about sheepskin numnas and I am not sure what the benefits are compared to a normal numna - I want my boy to be comfy, he is a broad backed cob - how does a sheepskin numna improve comfort? Why are there half numnas and full ones, which type is better?

is it worth investing in one? and if so, full or half numna?

sorry for being thick - any advice/info is much appreciated!

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[Bruised]

I use full sheepskin for dressage and 1/2 for sj and xc. I find them better than cotton etc numnahs as there's no rubbing - at least with mine. I find that sheepskin provides extra protection especially on one lad with very sensitive skin. My saddles are checked regularly and both saddle fitte and physio are very happy with the sheepskin.

 

[Elsbells]

I'd say try and borrow one to try before you buy. I did the same and bought one for just the reasons your thinking of, I too thought my new mare would be nice and comfy in it. I didn't realise just how much she hated a sheepskin until in a hurry one day, I grabbed a thin saddlecloth and she went so much better in it! So much so, that the sheepskin went on ebay and I only ever ride her in a thin saddlecloth now. She does love her prolite girth cover though.