Re:Closed cell foam pads

[Gail Dillon <gbdillon@epix.net>]

I sewed wide velcro on the top sides of the front of the pad...sticks to the
saddle and doesn't slip at all.  As far as cold weather and stiffness...I sit
the pad on my mule's back and let it warm up for a few minutes before I put the
saddle on.

Gail Dillon

> I bought a Skito pad at great expense (£150) at the end of last year.  It is
> the endurance model.  Mine slips backwards all the time.  I also find it
> really difficult in cold weather to get it to sit 'square' on
> the horse's back as its so stiff.
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