Foxcreek carries the pad in Colorado IPEsq
Based on the recommendations in the other thread, I bought one via LA Saddlery at the Longines Masters this past weekend. Paid full price, but I did get to look and feel before I bought and that was worth something. First ride with it is tomorrow.
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Foxcreek carries the pad in Colorado IPEsq[/QUOTE]
They do not do trials.
Mary’s Tack does trials and has a price match policy. It is nice to be able to ride in something several times to see if it really works for you.
I have one of these pads and love the close contact feel. The Thinline is supposed to give more shock absorption benefit to the rider, but I don’t know if it’s a measurable difference. The Invictus also is a universal fit, which means it works with dressage saddles, too.
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Based on the recommendations in the other thread, I bought one via LA Saddlery at the Longines Masters this past weekend. Paid full price, but I did get to look and feel before I bought and that was worth something. First ride with it is tomorrow.[/QUOTE]One ride it and I like it quite a bit. It sits nicely in place under the saddle–it’s easy to get it installed correctly so that it’s pulled up under the pommel. It’s unobtrusive (comment from trainer). It’s pretty light. Once actually on the horse, I noticed more feeling through it–could feel the horse’s back swinging at the walk. I was also more aware of the foot falls at all gaits, more noticeably of the hind feet.
I had been riding in a fairly old SaddleRight pad which may or may not have lost some of its elasticity over the years.