Looking for support, pressure relief, comfort, breath-ability and the ability to shim all in one perfect pad?
The ThinLine Endurance Drop Rigging Saddle Pad offers you all of this and durability. ThinLine, the only saddle pad endorsed by spinal surgeons, veterinarians, master saddlers, and riders like you. With ThinLine, you have close contact with the horse for better communication AND the ultimate in impact protection.
What is ThinLine?
ThinLine is a thin, shock absorbing non-slip breathable foam.
Where is the ThinLine?
It is sewn onto the panel of our English endurance saddle pads. This panel creates the open pocket that allows shims to be used.
What makes ThinLine so different from other saddle pads?
“The manner in which this product absorbs motion encourages horses to lift their backs, developing strength and top-line. It has been endorsed by Veterinarians, for horses, as well as Spinal Surgeons for riders. It is a top pick for Master Saddlers around the world. Equine Chiropractors and Massage Therapists carry it on their trucks to keep horses going strong, supple and relaxed. Trainers and riders find it a trusted product to improve rider equitation.
Endurance drop rigging-saddle protection.
ThinLine protection guard at the girth.
Do you need drop rigging to enjoy this pad? Absolutely not! The additional ThinLine on the girth guard gives any cinch added comfort for your horse.
English Endurance Saddle Pad Construction.
The base construction of this saddle pad contains heavy duty quilted cotton with wool fill, with a washable synthetic sheepskin base. The ThinLine lies on either side of the spine creating a perfect support panel which works well with endurance and treeless saddles. Bonus! Extra girth, or drop rig, protection shield, made of ThinLine.
Compatible Saddles.
Designed to fit most drop or center-fire rigged endurance saddles. And it works well for many saddle styles, including Australian saddles and Treeless saddles.
Including but not limited to the following. For example Specialized saddles, Sharon Saare Drop Rigged Saddle, Stonewall, Boz , TW Saddlery saddles, Double Diamond TEK saddles, and Synergist Saddles. We recommend measuring your saddle and comparing the measurements to those listed below to ensure your Western endurance saddle pad is a perfect fit for you.
Sizing
- 27″ (spine length)
- 20 inch drop to bottom of rigging panel
- A full 23″ of Ultra ThinLine along either side of spine
- Ultra ThinLine guard at the point of drop rigging/girth or cinch to protect against pressures and rubs.
- 14.5″ rear drop
- 4.7 mm thick (3/16″) Ultra ThinLine panel on either side of the spine for protection. ThinLine Plus Booster Shims may be ordered to create ThinLine Thickness.
Synthetic Sheepskin Care Instructions
One of the great features of selecting synthetic fleece against your horse; you have incredible softness without the high maintenance of real sheepskin. So feel free to get sweaty and work hard! The ThinLine will be ventilating the heat from under your saddle.
This pad may be a bit large for your home washing machine, but it is machine washable with cold water. Use Sheepskin Wash for best results. Or brush off daily. A simple hosing will do as well. Your pad comes with a full one year warranty.
Accessories: Shims
Each drop rigging saddle pad comes with a layer of ThinLine. Use the Full shims to double your ThinLine protection or customize them to create front, bridging or rear shims.