I have 9oz wool line Nuu-meds, full wooly Nuu-med and LeMeiux, thin cotton pads, a wooly half pad and a gel pad and which I use, either alone or in combination, depends on my horse's condition (his weight fluctuates), which saddle I'm using and what we're doing. I have learned through experience that if you're doing something that involves spending several hours in the saddle (in my case, hunting) you need a bit more padding regardless of how well your saddle fits.