When choosing a saddle blanket for your horse there are many things to consider: The style of saddle you will be using, the thickness of the saddle blanket and more.
The English saddle pads are commonly used for English riding, not the popular cowboy style but the polo style. Being of different cultures, it has its own unique style of saddle fitting. While the cowboy style of horse riding tend to include a saddle underneath the saddle, English riding has a distinctive English saddle pad that is much smaller than a horse blanket. It is usually designed to fit the contours of the horse and fits nicely under the saddle.
Although this English saddle pad is not as large, it is thick because it has to absorb the shock for the horse during riding and prevent any injuries caused by the friction as the horse is galloping across the fields. This saddle pad is commonly made of cotton with padded fiber as well as foam filing so as to better protect the animal.
To fit your lifestyle and differing needs, the English saddle pad comes in various colors and designs. You will not find it hard to find a saddle pad to match the saddle that you attach to your horse. They are also very easy to attach to your horse because they come with straps which you can strap around the animal to prevent slipping off. You do not have to worry about the straps causing pain or injury to your horse as these straps are made of soft but firm synthetic fabric.
English Sueded A/P Saddle Pad - white with double braided trim | US $5.53 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday Nov-06-2011 11:19:22 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Breyer horse lot brown leather English Saddle & Pad
 | US $16.50 (10 Bids) End Date: Saturday Nov-05-2011 6:34:08 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
All Purpose Quilted Cotton English Saddle Pad Sky Blue
 | US $13.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Nov-03-2011 21:24:35 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Similarly to any other types of saddle blankets or pads, the English saddle pad come in varying prices as well. If you want something of higher quality and offers better protection for your horse, be prepared to pay a little higher for it. However, there is no hard searching the internet for possible clearance sale or special discounts. With the many types of saddle pads available in the market, it is no wonder that you feel confused and cannot make the right choice. To help you decide, you can ask the seller or manufacturer for a guarantee or a demonstration. Ensure that it is really what you want before making your purchase. In that way, you will not go wrong.
