Basic Western Horse Saddle Pads
Pure ThinLine foam. Designed to be used over your daily pad and under the saddle.
Basic ThinLine Saddle Pad Benefits:
- Ultimate protection for both horse and rider’s backs.
- Non-slip properties.
- Perfect for custom and well-fitting saddles.
- It provides maximum shock absorption without altering saddle fit or rider feel.
- Improves rider equitation.
- Open-cell technology creates 100% breathability.
- Product durability – this foam saddle pad can last 7-10 years.
- Molds for a custom fit when warmed to body temperature.
ThinLine 3/16″ (the thinnest) is designed for skilled riders or riders with sore backs.
ThinLine+Plus 1/4″ – is designed for beginning riders, horses in high-impact situations, or horses with sore backs.
Why should you purchase a Basic ThinLine pad instead of a shimmable ThinLine Pad?
$ Price and Longevity– The ThinLine foam will last for up to 7-10 years, depending on use. Basic pads will cost you less than $1.00 per month.
Versatility– Basic pads may be placed over any other saddle pad and may be used on multiple horses.
Maintenance– Basic pads require no care or washing.
Saddle Fit – For use with well-fitting saddles when you want to offer your horse the best comfort and protection.
ThinLine+ or ThinLine ?
ThinLine+ is thicker at a 1/4 inch thick. More protection is provided for the horse’s back, especially for those who do not ride with a whisper seat; trail riding, stock horses, barrel racing would be good examples. ThinLine+Plus is number one for the care of the horses back. If you have frequent, sudden impact you should select ThinLine+. Also great for beginner riders and young horses in training. ThinLine is the best choice as a therapeutic foam saddle pad for horses. All shimmable Western horse saddle pads come with ThinLine sewn on the top. But, you can create the ThinLine+Plus thickness simply by adding a Shim.
ThinLine is the thinnest at 3/16 inch thick. Designed to protect both horse and rider’s backs by eliciting a soft, quiet, elastic connection. If your riding is not in a place where you can focus on nuances, you should likely start in a ThinLine+. If you are a close contact rider, you will greatly appreciate ThinLine. This product greatly reduces rider movement, so that horses can balance and focus. It does not amplify the seat, it reduces “background noise” so the rider’s seat aids are clear.
Riding over a lifetime can take its toll on a rider’s spine. ThinLine can drastically improve the health of the rider’s spine over time. Riders who choose ThinLine spend many hours in full contact with their seats and need a shock-absorbent Western saddle pad to keep their backs healthy. Horse’s backs also benefit from quieter riders. It allows them to hear your aids better.
ThinLine is the only Western saddle pad endorsed by Spinal Surgeons *See “The Riders Pain-Free Back” by Dr. James Warson.
ThinLine+ is endorsed by Veterinarians, even for severe back problems such as kissing spine. It is the choice of Equine Chiropractors and Massage Therapists.