I've used a tree-free saddle (bought 2nd hand) and their pad (about 6 months of ridden use) on my cob mare for about a year or so with no problems at all - both of us love it, however the last couple of weeks I've started to notice a dry area under where the stirrup bar sits - obviously this is concerning me that there's a pressure area developed.
I'm not sure what's changed as we've not had problems previously. She's not sore or uncomfortable in that area and is happy to be saddled (she makes it very obvious if she's uncomfortable).
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this / what might have caused it? I have contacted the company but am waiting to hear back.
Pic is of the underside of the numnah after a 10km ride, mix of walk/trot (average speed about 7km/hour) but I'm getting the same pattern even after a short 15-20 minute ride in mainly walk.
I'm not sure what's changed as we've not had problems previously. She's not sore or uncomfortable in that area and is happy to be saddled (she makes it very obvious if she's uncomfortable).
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this / what might have caused it? I have contacted the company but am waiting to hear back.
Pic is of the underside of the numnah after a 10km ride, mix of walk/trot (average speed about 7km/hour) but I'm getting the same pattern even after a short 15-20 minute ride in mainly walk.