need saddle pad advice

[bal39]

I have 13.3 hh Welsh/Standardbred mix and just bought a Circle Y "Producer" barrel saddle for him as he is short backed and it has a skirt that is only 23" long. I am now looking for a good saddle pad and would like some recommendations. I have looked on the internet only as there aren't stores near me (Minnesota) that carry good brands. I am considering the Professional Choice Charmayne James barrel pad because it is only 28" long. I read some comments that owners of this pad thought it was too thin. They were barrel racers, which I am not (pleasure riding for me). Any one know anything about this pad or any recommendations on other quality pads? Thanks

[Pink's lady]

Can't help at all with western but I'd just like to say - welsh x Standardbred - ooo, nice mix :D I'm a massive STB fan. But it must have been a small welsh ;)

ANd welcome to the board. There will hopefully be some useful western people along in a minute.:D

[Bacharel]

Hi there professional choce pads are always a favorite of myn. I believe twetny-x carries a nice pad that is relatively short. Charymayne James Pad fit my horse nicely (14h arab) and I find it the perfect thickness(and it wicks away moisture nicely) Also suppliers often will make pony pads, google it:) Ill list some also below. Good Luck!


http://www.discounthorse.com/search/0/0/1/2/saddle+pad+30x32
http://www.millbrook-tack.com/millbrook/product.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=4059&pf_id=PAAAIAAKJIOHCCPG&
http://www.tacksouth.com/pony_Accessories.htm
http://www.chicksaddlery.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=6221&Category_Code=

[bal39]

Thanks for your advice about the saddle pad. I ordered the Pro Choice barrel saddle pad from one of your links... found out they also were offering free shipping as well and the price was the best I have found.
Thanks, Pink's Lady, for your comments about my pony mix. I don't know anything about the size of his parents but he is really a sturdy well built horse and very smart. He was previously owned by an Amish family and was used to pull children to school in a buggy; besides being ridden. I haven't tried using him to drive though. I taught him to neck rein and he caught on very quickly. Thanks again. I hope I like the saddle pad!

[Bacharel]

no problem:)

[~*Shia*~]

Hey, you know how the western person was mentioned in the first reply? She's here! lol, couldn't resist! I'm new here, my name is Sami-any way.
I got an excilent barrel racing pad, for quarter horses, but I seriously have no clue about what sort of place would carry the sort of pad your looking for. Sorry I couldn't have been a bigger help! Sami- or Shia