saddle pads

[Karie]

Ok, im planning on buying an AP wintec saddle and well, i need some education on saddle pads. I dont know what kind to get! I wont be doing any extrem sports, mostly trail riding and some flat work. Anyways, could some one point me in the right direction?? I live in a tropical climate so how thick would i need?? Also, what kind of material??? does it matter if its quilted???


Thanks

[jovi_y2k2]

if the saddle fits properly then the best thing you can get is something that is as thin as possible, anything thick under a well fitting saddle can alter the fit. its like wearing a pair of shoes that fit comfortably with thin socks, and then wearing them with thick wooly socks, slightly uncomfortable to say the least! My saddle fitter always suggests the hi-wither griffin nuumed everyday numnahs, nice and thin and will contour to the gullet and not cause pressure points :)