Thinline half pad

[black and brown]

Does anyone have experience of using a Thinline half pad? I'm considering a Trifecta half pad for a little extra protection and have read that this brand has excellent shock absorbing properties. However, the pad is quite pricey so any feedback would be gratefully received!

 

[SBJT]

I have one and I really like it. I think there was another post somewhere about this too.

dont wash it on a high cycle

 

[Marigold4]

I have a full rather than a half . I really like mine and feel it makes a positive difference to horse's comfort and way of going.

 

[sbloom]

I always recommend borrowing if you can, it's a well proven technology and some horses love them, personally I'm not such a big fan of the design of the pads, but it's details (eg I don't like that on so many the actual Thinline area is smaller than most saddle panels). Many horses love sheepskin and go really well in it, and there is an increasing number of hi tech pads that are using proven technology (and some that are marketing BS, check out the Truth Tack Review on YouTube to get the idea)

 

[bouncing_ball]

I borrowed for a month before buying. Made a difference to my horse. I’ve got the new design and it covers all the contact areas of my saddle, clears the spine and stays put.

 

[black and brown]

Thank you for the replies, I'll certainly take a look at the tack reviews on YouTube. It's a bit of a minefield trying to make a judgement based upon manufacturers' information, particularly when spending so much money.

 

[black and brown]

I always recommend borrowing if you can, it's a well proven technology and some horses love them, personally I'm not such a big fan of the design of the pads, but it's details (eg I don't like that on so many the actual Thinline area is smaller than most saddle panels). Many horses love sheepskin and go really well in it, and there is an increasing number of hi tech pads that are using proven technology (and some that are marketing BS, check out the Truth Tack Review on YouTube to get the idea)

The problem I've found with sheepskin half pads is that they tend to be thick and I feel perched on top of the horse. I've looked for thinner ones but they probably don't exist.

 

[sbloom]

The problem I've found with sheepskin half pads is that they tend to be thick and I feel perched on top of the horse. I've looked for thinner ones but they probably don't exist.

If the fit is right, and a saddle must be fitted to accommodate the pad as it WILL change the fit, then sheepskin shouldn't make you feel disconnected at all. I fit mostly very wide horses where many others would be worried about using a sheepskin but I find I can fit one to almost all horses without causing issues, as long as the saddle fits accordingly.