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After spending a
fortune on pads, I went to the Skito. I have three of them for my three
different saddles. Darleen at Trails End, called Tucker Saddlery where I ordered
my saddles and had each pad made to fit the different saddle
types.
If you are
confused about anything, call Darleen at Trails End. She is most helpful and
will gladly take the time to explain everything to you and even suggest what
might be best suited for you. I rarely have any slippage now, unless it is a
really, really steep downhill. I don't use a crupper, but do use a
breastplate. Also, they are simple to wash and come out looking like new.
I love them.
amber
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 6:18 PM
Subject: [RC] Skito Pads
Hi everyone,
I'm pretty new to endurance ( 3 LD rides and one 50 mile
ride)and I have a question about Skito Pads. I currently ride my horse
in a Sports Saddle. I switched from a Wintec All Purpose and my horse
and I love the new saddle! I use a Woolback saddle pad and
occasionally my saddle will still slip a bit. Actually it doesn't seem
to be the saddle that slips, it's the pad. I now put the saddle so I
have about 2 inches pad peeking out from under the pommel and that helps with
the sliding. I have my girth on pretty tight, so I don't think that's an
issue. The slipping isn't really bad, I ride in the mountains in
Virginia without a crupper and not a problem there. I read some posts
about people riding in Sports Saddles with Skito Pads and loving it. I
looked through a Trails End catalog and was a bit dazed by the choices
between Outer Cover and Inner Cover. I would really appreciate any
inputs on the Skito subject.
Thanks,
Birgit
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