[RC] Wintec ands saddle pads again - Tamara Woodcock
Since there are obviously so many Wintec users out there, at
least from Truman’s saddle poll results, this should be an easy question.
Which saddle pads fit the Wintec Endurance Pro best? I
like a saddle pad that covers the entire sweat flap, with just a bit of “show”
on the edges (I’ve actually show in this saddle, so unfortunately looks
are important). Dressage pads are generally too narrow in the flap, endurance
pads are generally too short in the flap, A/P pads are too short and seem to be
angled wrong in the flap. I need a pad basically to protect the saddle from
the horse and also to protect from rubs. I don’t need orthopedic
support, special inserts, etc. I prefer not to use multiple pads. The
saddle and I both seem to be fitting the mare perfectly at the moment and I
tend to go the less is more route. And with the CAIR panels on the
saddle, an extra gel or air pad would probably be overkill.
I prefer fleece pads for their comfort value and overall
prettiness, but will try anything twice. Currently I use either 1) a
Toklat trail pad (fleece bottom, cloth top, pockets on sides or 2) a heavy felt
pad designed for an Aussie saddle. The Toklat pad is just a shade short in
the flap that I can’t use the girth keeper loops at the bottom. The
Aussie pad is too long in the flap by about 4 inches on each side. None
of the myriad A/P pads or dressage pads I have fit this saddle well enough for my
taste. I haven’t tried a western pad design yet, but just eyeball
measurements indicate they would be too short also.
