New Treeless Saddle Pad

[JULIA G]

Just come across this on ebay, has anyone tried one? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEXGEN-TREELESS-SADDLE-PAD-NUMNAH-FREE-UK-POSTAGE_W0QQitemZ110265714167QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110265714167&_trkparms=72%3A981%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1308

Looks pretty good, similar price to other treeless saddle pads, excellent feedback/reputable seller, would welcome opinions ... :)

Just found the manufacturer's website http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:oA6vUva-Go8J:www.nexgen.co.in/special-features.html+nexgen+treeless+saddle+pad&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4&gl=uk&client=firefox-a

[No_Angel]

I saw this pad a while ago on ebay.
Compared to some of the pads that come up on there I htink it looks good, looks nicely made to:)

[ali cat]

looks nice -- but you can get a barnsby grip pad for the same price--cheaper if you can get it from a shop rather than pay postage online

it's similar on the underside but also has 2 neoprene panels on the outside so is effectively double sided non slip--and it has a little sheepskin at the withers for comfort


so --- worth lookin around for the best price
good luck

[freeformuk]

Saw these at BETA - they're made in India and contrary to the claims, Latex is not breathable. It also crumbles over time when exposed to salty sweat and can smell funny when warm. I had a pad made with it many, many years ago and wouldn't have it again. Also, it tends to be "bouncy" which is not what you want.

[Showjumper]

For not much extra you could get an Equitex pad...much nicer! :)

[JULIA G]

That's most helpful, thank you all for your replies.

Can I ask one more ?:D What about this one ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=360015708213

So would a Barnsby Grip Pad be suitable to use under a treeless saddle ?

[No_Angel]

I am pretty sure that is just a numnah with non slip shelf liner sewn on to it:confused:

[ali cat]

hi julia

yes you can use the barnsby grip under a treeless

i use one under my fhoenix and both me and ted really like it

i use a just-damp sponge after each ride to clean hairs off the underside --it goes in the washing machine now and again

it just feels secure-- which is what i needed

ali

[JULIA G]

That's brill, ali thanks alot. I do actually already have a Barnsby grip pad but have only ever used it under a treed saddle, for some reason never occurred to me to use it under my treeless :o

[No_Angel]

what treeless saddle do you have?

[JULIA G]

Well its not actually mine but have borrowed my friend's Barefoot Cheyenne, I sold mine ONLY because I missed my knee rolls/blocks so much, got a Wintec Wide which isn't too bad (surprisingly) but now missing my treeless again ! Also my lad has put on weight - fatty bits behind the shoulder which he gets every year so am using the Cheyenne for now :)

[No_Angel]

I wouldn't recommend the barnsby grip pad under the cheyenne.

Barefoot now do 2 models with knee rolls, as do a lot of other models.:)

[ali cat]

just out of curiosity --why not use a barnsby grip under the cheyenne?

it suits the fhoenix(in my opinion) but i wondered what the reason was that you wouldn't use it?

thanks

ali

[No_Angel]

the fhoenix is a more structured saddle than the cheyenne, it has a large gullet and with a round horse only a thin saddle cloth is needed, in my opinion the cheyenne needs a treeless saddle pad as it is a less structurered saddle.

[ali cat]

thanks n.a. i was curious is all-- fhoenix has the inner tree thingie at the cantle--that's what makes the difference --interesting

:)

[No_Angel]

its not really the tree in the cantle, its the whole structure of the saddle, its more treed like than they cheyenne.