Your saddle pad should not press against the horse’s withers or spine. A contoured shape, common among western saddle pads, can help relieve painful pressure in this area. Your saddle pad should ...

Just as with standard saddle pads, the best non-slip saddle pads will still be able to draw moisture away from your horse, offer a good amount of cushioning and shouldn’t move when you’re riding.

Learn more As well as keeping your horse comfortable, regular and appropriate cleaning of the saddle pad will extend its life. The salt in the horse’s sweat can break down the fibres in the pad ...