Re: RC: Orthoflex Cutback: Saddle Slipping

[Lynne Glazer <lynne@glazer.org>]

>Nina Bomar caballos@att.net
>I purchased a new Ortho Flex Cutback about eight months
>ago.  After trying several pads, I had a pair of Skito
>Booties with wool backing and the foam inserts custom made.  I have 
>washed the pad several times, but it seems the saddle slips from 
>side to side (just a little bit, but enough to be annoying).  My 
>horse never has a sore back and we have completed a few 50's with 
>this set up.  I ride with the cinch snug so I don't know what the 
>problem is.  Should I try synthetic backed booties?  Do O.F. saddles 
>need adjustments after a period of time?  Any suggestions? 
>
>
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Hi, Nina,

It slips back AND forth, not just to one side?

Using a skito pad doubles up on the foam, since there is foam in the 
panels.  Do you have any photos of his back with no saddle?

I'd try the Skito pad without the inserts.

Lynne