Additional Shims

When should I use additional padding in the saddle pad?

On a large majority of horses the barefoot saddle can be used with a pad without additional pads inside. The saddle can always adjust itself ideally to the horse’s stage of training etc.
It is important that the saddle lays level on the horse when viewed from the side, meaning that front and rear gullet should be at the same height. Also when standing right behind the horse though the saddle should be in balance.

Therefore it can sometimes be necessary to insert an additional piece of rubberfoam in parts of the pad: i.e. in case the horse is higher at the croup, you simply use a second layer of padding, whereas a horse with broad shoulders needs a lift-up in the rear.

In case of questions don’t hesitate to contact us: our schooled horse-physiotherapists enjoy helping you – always with the wellbeing of your horse in mind. In order to evaluate your horse’s saddle area, simply send us a picture of it viewed directly from the side and standing all four limbs equally with his head in normal position.