What are Prolite pads for?
Pressure Relief Pads Find out why! Featuring a unique design, Prolite Pressure Relief Pads blend cushioning and protection, without bulk! Super-thin, they create a large weight bearing surface area under the tree of your saddle to relieve pressure points. They also absorb the impact of your movement.
What does GP mean in saddle pads?
General Purpose – these saddle pads blend both the above shapes and can be used for a range of different activities.
What is a GP numnah?
A high wither saddle pad with a clear spine, offering an excellent fit. The spine is swept up at the wither relieving pressure on the spine and allowing air flow.
What is a Shimmable half pad?
Correction or “Shimmable” Half Pads Shims are additional inserts that make the half pad thicker to fill in gaps between the saddle and the horses back. A shimmable half pad can be very helpful when riding multiple horses in the same saddle to make minor adjustments.
Which way does a prolite girth go?
PROLITE GIRTH FITTING
- Prolite Girths are measured in the standard way – buckle end to buckle end.
- They come in two sizes – narrow gauge and standard.
- Make sure you fit the girth with the curved section facing forward (towards the forelimbs).
Can you show in a GP saddle?
Yes, you can get away with it, even without girth alterations so long as you don’t have any girth bits sticking out/flapping around. Here’s my dressage saddle in a showing class. I used to show in a GP with a white girth .. Looked OK, but this looks a hundred times better and more polished!
Can I use CC saddle pad with GP saddle?
You definitely can use CC with a gp saddle.
What is the difference between a saddle pad and a Numnah?
A numnah is similar in function to a saddle cloth, however, it is more like a saddle pad. Essentially the main difference between a numnah and a saddle cloth is the fact that a numnah is shaped around the saddle, and a cloth is usually a square piece of material.
Are memory foam half pads good?
The Ogilvy Jump Memory Foam Half Pad is the best solution on the market to avoid any back rubbing or friction. The memory foam acts as a buffer that fills any voids between the saddle and the horse, stabilizing the saddle, and provides shock absorption for the backs of both horse and rider.
Are girths measured buckle to buckle?
English girths are measured from buckle end to buckle end. However, there may be some discrepancies on how long the girth actually is because of the placement of the buckles. A girth with buckles set slightly back will be longer overall than a girth with buckles that sit right at the end of the girth.
How are numnahs used in the horse world?
NuuMed Saddlepads, Numnahs and Accessories are used and loved around the world by the riders who choose them, the horses who wear them and the saddle fitters and suppliers who recommend them – with something to suit virtually every discipline and a whole spectrum of saddle brands and types.
What does Prolite do to a horse’s back?
The 1/2″ Prolite layer will not pull across the spine and weighs considerably less than other pads. Contoured to fit the natural form of your horse’s back, Prolite absorbs impact, eliminates pressure points and prevents rubbing. Perforated to allow air to circulate, maximising comfort. Zone 1: Hydrofil® draws away and absorbs moisture.
Can you use Prolite inserts on a saddle?
A versatile, hard-working pad, featuring Prolite inserts that can be used or removed as necessary to alter the depth at the front . Use it without any inserts as a standard Relief Pad. A practical choice for a youngster that’s developing or changing, or when using one saddle on different horses.