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RE: [RC] [RC] [RC] supracor - Kelly Lane

Hi Libby,

The pad springs back and doesn't stay into a depression. You can just feel those spots are definitely softer than the rest of the pad when you squeeze it. My chiropractor seemed rather unimpressed with the pad which was a bummer but I really didn't want to give up since it had many good reviews. And yes-the old saddle bridged and rubbed the loins. So-I can expect that the rest of the pad will soften up with time. And thanks for explaining the wrinkles I was starting to get. All good to know. Luckily, I keep the pad in a cool and dark locker or in the tack compartment of my trailer and spray it off after every use. I'll use it on my next few conditioning rides and hopefully all will go well. Thank you very much for your advice.

Kel

>From: "Libby & Quentin Llop"
>To: "Kelly Lane"
>Subject: RE: [RC] [RC] supracor
>Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:58:26 -0400
>
>The 2 year warranty is from Supracor. The pads that I have had in constant
>use for 2 1/2 years are defiantly softer than new ones and have some
>wrinkles, but not so that I want to replace them yet. The inner material
>does break down in sunlight, so even though the outer (black or white layer)
>should protect it, I don't leave mine out in the sun.
> Did your old saddle bridge and scrub the horses loins? If the surface of
>your pad is level and springs back when you touch it you probable just broke
>in those spots early. If the cells have disintegrated there would be a
>depression and it wouldn't spring back. Libby
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kelly Lane [mailto:kelfrylane@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 12:35 PM
> To: qhll@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [RC] [RC] supracor
>
>
> Hi Libby,
>
> I appreciate your comments on the Supracor endurance coolgrip pad. I
>haven't given up on it yet and as I am a newbie to this sport and haven't
>had the endurance mileage that experienced riders have, any help is always
>welcome. I will start using the Supracor again under my Wintec Isabel
>dressage and I should be receiving my custom Advantage saddle any day now
>and will use the pad with that saddle. Those two softer spots I've mentioned
>on the back of the pad-is that usual or is that indicative of breakdown? Is
>the two year warranty a Supracor warranty or the dealer warranty? Do you
>have any suggestions or advice to make my purchase of the pad sucessful?
>
> Thanks a ton,
>
> Kelly
>
> PS When using I did have a beautifully even sweat pattern with the channel
>down the gullet dry.
>
>
>
> >From: "Libby & Quentin Llop"
> >To: "Kelly Lane" ,
> >CC:
> >Subject: RE: [RC] [RC] supracor
> >Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:54:33 -0400
> >
> >We have been using and selling supracor pads for 21/2 years. They are so
> >superior to other pads that we never saddle a horse without one. Between
>us
> >we have completed 2,950 competition miles with supracors with all "A"s on
> >our back scores. We use the coolgrips without covers, both Hunter jumper
>and
> >endurance. In addition to going from 3/4" to zero every time the horses
> >shoulder blade swings back and needs the room, the squishing cells act as
>an
> >air pump over the entire back.
> > On some high, long withered horses the pad will rub the back of the
> >withers, this is easily solved by cutting out a window there, won't hurt
>the
> >pad at all. My husband is a vet/chiropractor and recommends this pad to
>most
> >of his clients. The entire staff of our hunt use them.
> > On the subject of the seat savers- If my husband does a 50 without one,
> >he can barely walk from back pain the next day, with one- no pain at all.
> >The 62 yr. old woman that rents a foxhunter from me three days a week
>does
> >not want to see the horse get off the trailer without her "tushie
>cushie".
> > The pads are guaranteed against breakdown for 2 years and while they are
> >expensive (I sell them for quite a bit less then Recommended retail) I
>feel
> >the benefits more than justify the cost. Libby
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Kelly Lane
> > Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 8:04 AM
> > To: Adelia85@xxxxxxx
> > Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] supracor
> >
> >
> > Hi Adelia,
> >
> > I purchased the Supracor endurance model-doesn't come with a cover-this
> >past spring. I've used it a dozen times for LSD conditioning but I'm not
> >convinced yet that it was the best use of money. I was using it with an
> >older Wintec Endurance which rubbed my mare even with the Supracor pad.
> >I've switched saddles and haven't done anything longer than 12miles with
>it
> >and it has been ok but my vet/chiropractor and I noticed that two spots
>to
> >the rear of the pad that were softer than the rest indicating breakdown
>in
> >the integrity of the pad.( The chiropractor suggested I get a shock
> >absorbing Thinline pad to use with it but I have contacted numerous
> >suppliers in the US and Canada and they haven't been able to get new
>stock
> >or any calls back from the Thinline manufacturer so are going under the
> >assumption that they are out of business or in trouble)I haven't given up
>on
> >the Supracor yet and will try it with my new custom saddle when it
>arrives
> >next month. Lately I've been using a new t hick sheepskin half pad in
> >conjunction with a quilted dressage pad and that's been OK. I have a
>Toklat
> >coolback extra thick pad that has also been OK but like you I'm still
>open
> >to other suggestions.
> >
> > Good Luck,
> >
> > Kelly
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: Adelia85@xxxxxxx
> > >To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >Subject: [RC] supracor
> > >Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 07:26:42 EDT
> > >
> > >Has anyone used these saddle pad and saddle seat products? What was the
> > >experience and are they worth the money.
> > >
> > >Adelia
> >
> >
>
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