ThinLine Cotton Western Saddle pad
The ideal western cotton liner to use with your wool pads! High-quality ThinLine panels sewn onto a high-quality quilted cotton base cover. Provides maximum comfort with minimum thickness. The Ultra ThinLine takes care of this 95% shock absorption, a non-slip surface and is completely breathable. This releases heat and moisture from the horse's skin.
Benefits and features of the ThinLine Cotton Western Saddle pad
- Provides 95% shock absorption
- Ultimate protection for both horse and rider
- Withers recess
- Spine-free canal
- Shimmable
- Rider movement is reduced, allowing for closer communication and lighter aids
Why would you choose ThinLine Cotton Western Saddle pad?
ThinLine Cotton Western Saddle pad is used to improve comfort for both horse and rider. Riders experience softer seats and less saddle sliding with a low-maintenance saddle pad. Horses seek the relief of a breathable cover that releases heat and moisture. Both enjoy the 95% shock absorption on the spine of both the horse and rider. Recommended by saddle fitters, vets and surgeons.
You want more? Check out this felt saddle pad!
Does your saddle need to be adjusted?
Designed with pockets to add shims to achieve an ideal saddle fit.
Useful for:
- riding multiple horses,
- horses in training
- aging horses.
Adjust the saddle fit and add more protection for your horse in one simple step. Inserts stay in place without sliding and you can stack up to three sets. We do not divide the pocket, allowing you or your saddle fitter to place the inserts exactly where your horse needs them. When you find you no longer need inserts, simply remove them and keep all the great benefits of your ThinLine Pad! Shims are sold separately.
Will the ThinLine Cotton Western Want to fit a saddle pad for my saddle?
Small / Round Skirt (Perfect for barrel, endurance, and Australian saddles):
- Total length: 64.8 cm – 25.5″
- Length across the spine: 63.5 cm – 25″
- Front width: 39.4 cm – 15.5″
- Back width: 31.1 cm – 12.25″
Large:
- Total length: 78.1 cm – 30.75″
- Length across the spine: 78.1 cm – 30.75″
- Front width: 45.7 cm – 18″
- Back width: 43.2 cm – 17″
How to Care for Your ThinLine Cotton Western Saddle pad
The saddle pad can be washed cold in the machine. Turn the ThinLine inwards if you use a washing machine with an agitator. Centrifuge to remove excess water. Hang to dry naturally without any heat source, including the sun. Using a fan speeds up the drying process.
To ensure that your ThinLine material lasts a long time. It is important to keep it away from chemicals such as Show Sheen, Fly Sprays, Leather Oil, etc. This can cause the ThinLine foam to harden. Clean it thoroughly if it comes into contact with chemicals.
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Wayne (Verified owner) -
I was impressed so much with the Medium sized ThinLine Western Pad for my Thoroughbred, that I purchased a Large sized Western Pad for my Cleveland Bay a few days latter. The quality of the pad in the manufacturing and design gets a Ten out of Ten from me and the Boy's.
Ps.. I don't normally write reviews, But I would like to give credit to ThinLine for this quality pad.
Leslie Godby -
Do you make a pad for Australian saddles?
Berit Brown -
Thanks for your question Leslie! Please check out our endurance and drop rigging pads. These cross over pads are great for a number of different saddle styles, including Australian saddles. We recommend checking the measurements to be sure it is the right fit for your particular saddle.
Tamara -
I now own 2 Thinline pads, the latest being the Western Cotton Liner and my super sensitive mare LOVES these pads. They make such a difference in her freedom of movement and the breathability of this pad is the best I've found…where other pad materials tend to hold the heat in, the Thinline is so breathable it just doesn't heat up. Wish there was a Canadian distributor for the western pads as I'd like another one!
Lindsey White -
Hi Cynthia, The shims are sold separately. You will need to know the item number (sku) for which pad you are wanting. It will be listed on the website. Then you would find that number in the western shim pad option (see this link https://thinlineglobal.eu/shop/western-saddle-pads/western-saddle-fit-shims-inserts). You then pick the type and thickness. Finally, the size. All the barrel pads are small. Hope that helps. If you have any difficulties, please do not hesitate to call the ThinLine office for assistance.
Kim Depp -
I'm a Western Dressage rider and needed a thin pad that would allow me close contact with my horses but protect their backs as well. I ride in a customized Western Dressage saddle with a drop rigging. Thin Line made me the medium Western Cotton modified with drop rigging leathers. The change in my horses way of moving has been amazing. Their scores have increased and the older 16 yr old QH mare finished 2016 as a High Point Champion for GA. Both horses finished in the top 50 Nationally.
Abby Lile (Verified owner) -
I was sold on purchasing a Thinline pad thanks to YouTube video reviews regarding their impact protection for both horse and rider. I emailed Thinline for advice because I wasn't sure which design would be best for my mule's needs. Their employee Lisa Beam was both friendly and helpful. I ended up selecting this pad based on her recommendation and am extremely pleased with this design. It's easy to care for, helps with my saddle fit, and supports my mule's back while allowing for close contact. Very nice to feel more close, considering my previous, thicker pad was supportive but had less feel. Will be a repeat customer for sure!
Elaine Castelao (Verified owner) -
Lisa Haaparanta I have been using mine for the last few weeks on my 5 yr old mare. I absolutely LOVE it!!! She's sensitive but is so comfortable with the pad that training is progressing quite smoothly. I've used it on my 10yr old AQHA mare who is arthritic through her shoulders and she is so free in the shoulders when I use it she may just be able to head back to the show pen again!! Will definitely be buying another!!
Elaine Castelao (Verified owner) -
Julie O'Brien: Got one for Christmas. I can feel my horse move! Will be running barrels tomorrow in it.
Elaine Castelao (Verified owner) -
Amber Everson: My horse seems to love the one I bought. It has a nice grip to it and seems to cushion well.
Elaine Castelao (Verified owner) -
Julie O'Brien decided to give the ThinLine Western Cotton Liner Pad a try and was very glad she did. Julie's AQHA mare, Tangaray not only shaved a second off her time but Julie also took home a nice paycheck. Julie credits the ThinLine pad with helping her mare.
Elaine Castelao (Verified owner) -
“I'm very happy to report that after a week of riding 10+ to 20+ miles a day the ThinLine pad kept our horses very happy. I was very nervous about making this purchase at first but I've had the original pad for a long long time and know they work. I have a very mutton withered mare and she had no sore places this week! Thanks, The Smiths.” – Amanda Maschmeyer Smith.
Trish -
I have the Cordura Fleece Western Pad. It fits well. My horse's movement in his back is looser and freer. I highly recommend it.
Elaine -
Perfect fit. Always in the right place. Happy horse. Washes and washes and washes. Best path out there