Are Ogilvy 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.
Can you ride a horse with just a half pad?
Well-Known Member. The proper use for them is pretty much the same as a prolite pad – on top of a numnah to improve the fit of the saddle. It is perfectly acceptable to use them if your horse actually needs to wear one but a lot of people don’t realise the damage they can do by using them just because they look good.
Why do people use a half pad?
If you are an English rider, you have probably used a half pad or considered its potential benefits for your horse. Placed atop a full English pad, these versatile pads are used to add cushioning between your saddle and your horse’s back, and some can even be adjusted to alleviate minor saddle fit issues.
What is the purpose of half pads?
Correction half pads primary purposes are to aid in saddle fitting. They are equipped with special pockets on the top section of the pad to allow the addition of “shims” to the pad. Shims are additional inserts that make the half pad thicker to fill in gaps between the saddle and the horses back.
Where does the Ogilvy half pad sit on a horse?
Ogilvy Equestrian saddle pads were developed for the purpose of releasing the pressure from the withers while stabilizing the saddle pad so that it sits perfectly at the base of the withers at a very precise center of gravity (the bottom of the V shape).
What kind of company is Ogilvy half pad?
Ogilvy Equestrian is a Canadian company specializing in products that are of the utmost quality and functionality for both horse and rider. I found this company while searching for a half pad for my OTTB to make him more comfortable under saddle.
Why do you need Ogilvy equestrian saddle pads?
Ogilvy Equestrian products have been designed and produced to ensure maximum protection, comfort, and equilibrium for both the horse and rider which is why the Ogilvy product line has become essential for the discerning rider and competitor. I absolutely love your FrictionFree saddle pads!
What does a half pad on a horse do?
A half pad unequalled in comparison, it combines the V-top shape and anti-friction materials with removable MemoryFoam pads. The MemoryFoam acts as a buffer that fills any voids between the saddle and the horse, stabilizes the saddle, and provides shock-absorption for the backs of both horse and rider.