Shock Absorbent pad?

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Bettemylove

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Hi, can anyone suggest any good under saddle pads with shock absorbent qualities? Does anybody know what Show jumpers wear under their saddles? I know if the saddle fits correctly you shouldn't really need anything else but I am aiming to jump big courses with my horse and would like her to be as comfy as possible especially as she balloons a fair deal and I come down on her back quite hard. I'm not keen on pure gel things as I have heard a lot of bad about them but has anybody tried a Wintec comfort pad? Thanks for any suggestions :)
 
Bettemylove said:
Hi, can anyone suggest any good under saddle pads with shock absorbent qualities? Does anybody know what Show jumpers wear under their saddles? I know if the saddle fits correctly you shouldn't really need anything else but I am aiming to jump big courses with my horse and would like her to be as comfy as possible especially as she balloons a fair deal and I come down on her back quite hard. I'm not keen on pure gel things as I have heard a lot of bad about them but has anybody tried a Wintec comfort pad? Thanks for any suggestions :)
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Whatever you do, bear in mind that you'll be putting additional bulk underneath your saddle; which will (obviously) effect the fitting of it.

The pure gel pads are usable if you put them on TOP of your normal numnah/saddle cloth, and directly underneath the leather panels of your saddle.

Sheepskin is supposed to be good, but does add bulk.

Sorry don't know about any specific brands/makes.
 
If the issue is you landing down hard then get working on your core strength, fitness and balance and that will be far more effective than any pad!
 
amage said:
If the issue is you landing down hard then get working on your core strength, fitness and balance and that will be far more effective than any pad!
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It only happens occasionally because she's green and either takes a stride out or jumps a foot higher than the fence and I get launched out of the saddle as I am not expecting it. I am infact very fit but do not see it coming :/ Thank you though.
 
MiJodsR2BlinkinTite said:
Whatever you do, bear in mind that you'll be putting additional bulk underneath your saddle; which will (obviously) effect the fitting of it.

The pure gel pads are usable if you put them on TOP of your normal numnah/saddle cloth, and directly underneath the leather panels of your saddle.

Sheepskin is supposed to be good, but does add bulk.

Sorry don't know about any specific brands/makes.
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Thank you for the advice!
 
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