wither relief pads - recommendations needed

[wench]

Been thinking this morning...

Horse has sore withers and Is being treated via physio/massage etc for it. Horse has been out of work since November, and is due to start to be brought back in (lunging/long reining) at start of March. Saddler will be coming to sort through my stash of saddles and find one that fits.

However, I have been contemplating if it may be worth getting some kind of "wither protector" to put over the withers, and help ease any discomfort that may be there. Any suggestions?

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

If the horse is sound and the saddle just doesnt sit as it should but isnt causing issues, then a wither pad would be fine.

However if the horse has been sore in that area and treated for it then I would say it would be better to wait and get a saddle that is absolutely right, since altho a wither pad muffles the sharpness of pressure it doesnt remove it altogether and you really want it not there with a horse that has had actual pain in that area.7

just my thoughts anyway,