Does saddle pad selection matter?

Steve and Brandon from South Texas Tack explain what to consider when choosing a saddle pad and blanket for your horse.

[@epona9166]

Best video on pads I've ever seen. So many manufacturers and retailers tell you the difference between pads, but don't tell you the benefits and limitations of each. You guys take a stand and are clear what you think is the best setup in most cases. You have other options for people to consider but don't come across as if they're all great -- just different. Any contour better than no contour. One piece felt top with fleece bottom highly recommended. No neoprene for thin skinned horses. Felt takes longer to dry out so if it's hot and humid or you're riding hard, maybe not the best for that day. Makes too much sense thank you!!

[@Your_friend_899]

@epona . I the manufacturer and exporter of all kinds of equestrian products. Specially saddle pads. I am from India. If you are interested so contact us.

[@susanknox3045]

Music to distracting... trying to listen

[@meganboucher3736]

This was a great video. Especially that little snippet about thin skinned horses and neoprene. Thanks for this guys 💙

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

I really love the traditional saddle blanket but I want one that is contoured. Tricky to find one that is affordable ... I use a thin line blanket liner and it pokes out from underneath looking a little messy...

[@colinbateman8233]

Would of liked had you turned the music in the store down

[@Paul11B2P]

Great info!

[@perjrgensen8280]

Good video...Kind regards from Denmark.

[@heathernield9543]

I clicked on your video, only because I recently discovered how much of a difference a saddle pad makes in my ride and my horses comfort. I bought my roommate a Bayou West saddle pad for Christmas, but I tried it out for myself this past weekend. Wow, what a difference!

[@epona9166]

I'd never heard of Bayou West saddle pads so I googled them. Looks like the company is out of business now.

[@bryanmontgomery4050]

Pad protects horse, thin blanket protects top of pad. I see so damn many over padded horses it drives me crazy! Wool is my go to, if kept clean it gathers a little horse hair and hair to hair creates almost zero friction.

[@missy6656]

Great video

[@niki069432]

what do u think of diamond wool pads??

[@jessicat3951]

Well, actually the contour is necessary because it’s felt, because the fibers are locked in pace. The woven 100% wool pads will stretch and flex to fit the horse, just like a mohair cinch. Contour is 100% necessary with some fabric type and horse combinations… but horses with lower wither and/or stretchable pads will conform without contour. Overall your points are 93% perfect though. Nice video. 🥰

[@suehamblin9652]

You need to turn the music down guys. Also, you didn’t mention how to wash (clean) the pads. Naturally, horses get really sweaty in hot weather. It seems to me a removable liner would be good to take off and throw in the washer.

[@KarenInCalif]

This made a lot of sense to me. What is the name/brand of the first pad you pulled off the rack, the one that's contoured and felt on top, fleece on the bottom?

[@KarenInCalif]

I'm on your website right now. Is it the Professional's Choice Comfort Fit Steam Pressed Merino Wool Lined Felt Pad?

[@isabellazvara690]

This is amazing!! Thank you so much. I’ve been totally lost until I found this video!!

[@ladynin1]

I do have a saddle thats two wide. Its the only one we have thats comfortable for my husband. He's got back/hip problems and has a gaited horse (Tennessee Walker) thats short backed. What can I do to keep him in the saddle but it make it more balanced for the horse? I simply can't afford another brand new saddle. (This one is brand new.) Pad is not contoured but is fleece lined.

[@horsehaircreationsbykaren]

The saddle will sore the horse's back. You can't fix an ill fitting saddle with a pad.

[@jmtttk5]

5 Star is the only pad for me. Buy it, take care of it, lasts a lifetime.

[@BOONEHOUND1]

What s the difference between cut out or whither hole and what does each item specifically?

[@southtexastack1338]

A cut out or wither hole are essentially the same thing. It is a space left open in the front of a pad for the withers to come through allowing the pad to sit down flatter on the horse's back. A "cut back" pad is a little different. It is a split and cut out in the front of the pad that remains open at the front for the withers to come up through.

[@Your_friend_899]

@@southtexastack1338 hello Sir. I am the exporter of all kinds of equestrian products. I am from India .If, you are interested in buying from us.so contact us.

[@MsNumber1rider]

fleece or felt pad & why? thanks

[@brendareed4879]

MsNumber1rider felt doesn’t dry out as fast. They prefer fleece. Watch the video again.

[@henrycolby4473]

No neoprene on the back or the cinch🎉

[@allenduncan8046]

I'm here in El Paso and I would like to go to your store and purchase a few things for my new horses I would like to know where you located and what is your phone number

[@de-janeniles1120]

Too much music had a hard time hearing what was being said. Was a shame as you've got some good gear to talk about.🤔

[@southtexastack1338]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We will be putting out new videos shortly and will make sure music is off. Please let us know if you have any questions that you would like answered in the videos.

[@timothybradley3009]

Bad sound

[@darkhorse4309]

the music isn't the video, you need to lose it, completely distracting and hard to focus on what you are saying.

[@Staki6908]

What? it's background music that's playing in the store it's not like they added the music for the video lol. If they did then ya that's dumb, but i'm 90% sure that isn't the case.

[@l.herbertswoager929]

Turn off the background music can’t even hear you

[@leopoldomartinezgarcia7916]

Is hard yo hear with they back playing song

[@ryjka1]

turn the fucking music of FFS.

[@allenepright5027]

Music over your voice , I couldn't hear you that good

[@Dementiaspecialist]

Turn that music off!!! Really distracting.

[@lizagsch]

Can’t hear much cuz of music

[@nancydroese4891]

Turn off the music so I can hear you!

[@lainahiller4146]

It's hard to concentrate on what you are saying because of the music.

[@mikelandrum4524]

Turn off the music

[@bossb2539]

If your are going to do an informational video, kill the background music....good information but poor audio...

[@brownhat1290]

For your next video please turn off the distracting background music. Thank you.

[@joycenesselhauf1220]

They need to re-do this and eliminate the music. Waaay too distracting and difficult to hear what you’re saying.

[@southtexastack1338]

Thank you so much for your feedback. We will be putting out new videos shortly and will make sure music is off. Please let us know if you have any questions that you would like answered in the videos.

[@lxsgoad]

why in the world is there music playing?!! the only reason I watched this video was to hear what you had to say, not listen to the damn radio...smh...FAIL

[@jamesbaxter2812]

The video maybe nice. But the music being played. Drown that you are saying. I got three minutes of it. Sick of it

[@Dementiaspecialist]

Turn that music off!!! Really distracting.