re:Sportsaddle Question

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Judy Houle dhoule@silcon.com
A Saddle pad for a Sportsaddle shouldn't be that much of an issue
unless you are a heavyweight rider.  I've heard the only riders 
whose horses get sore backs with S.S. are the heavyweights who
ride heavy in the saddle.  Personally, I use a woolback pad with 
Equalizer inserts, because I do mostly 100's and I want to
increase shock absorption for myself and the horse.  The woolback
is long lasting and easy to wash.  Wool is the best thing heat-
wise on a horse's back too.

Judy Houle