Show Saddle Pad
Developed and evolved as a result of 30 years experience in the showing ring, the Thorn Saddle Pad was created for ponies with a difficult fit and required a tree-less saddle. Today's ponies are a great deal wider than they used to be, so a Saddle Pad is often the best solution. Traditionally they were connected with The Shetland Pony, but now have possibilities for all native ponies. The Saddle Pad has now evolved into a modern-day version which comes as close to a conventional saddle as possible.
Suitable for all disciplines, including Flat Ridden work, Pony Club, Jumping, Dressage and in the Show Ring at all levels up to HOYS, the Thorn Saddle Pad is constructed with a sandwich of two soft hides, with a foam plasterzote core in the seat area, which quickly moulds to the natural shape of the pony. But unlike a conventional saddle, the weight transference of the rider is distributed evenly throughout the whole contact area of the Saddle Pad.
The Thorn Saddle Pad comes in three different designs - Standard, Deluxe and Deluxe Plus - and is made in suede and leather, or all leather. The Standard is a flat pad without 'D' rings; the Deluxe has a cantle block and knee rolls with 'D' rings; the Deluxe plus has a cantle block, knee rolls, thigh rolls and 'D' rings.
All designs are fitted with a closed roller stirrup bar, and should be used in conjunction with safety stirrup irons.
The knee and thigh rolls on Deluxe and Deluxe Plus Pads are made at approx. 25mm deep. But with Extra Deep the rolls become approx. 35mm deep, offering increased support and control.
Available in Havana Brown or Black.
Leather & Suede or All Leather.
All sizes from 12" up to 18"
Each pad is handmade individually to order, therefore certain bespoke requirements can be undertaken.
Please Note
The dark brown colour of the Pads shown in the photographs below appears to vary due to lighting conditions. The actual colour of the leather & suede is one uniform dark Havana brown.
The dark brown colour of the Pads shown in the photographs below appears to vary due to lighting conditions. The actual colour of the leather & suede is one uniform dark Havana brown.
Standard Pad
(Shown in leather and suede)
Flat seat without knee rolls.
12" - 15½'' £330.00
16'' - 17½'' £340.00
18'' £350.00
(Shown in leather and suede)
Flat seat without knee rolls.
12" - 15½'' £330.00
16'' - 17½'' £340.00
18'' £350.00
Deluxe Pad
(Shown in leather & suede)
Includes cantle block, and knee rolls. Available with Extra Deep
knee rolls - additional £30.00
12" - 15½'' £360.00
16'' - 17½" £370.00
18" £380.00
(Shown in leather & suede)
Includes cantle block, and knee rolls. Available with Extra Deep
knee rolls - additional £30.00
12" - 15½'' £360.00
16'' - 17½" £370.00
18" £380.00
Deluxe Plus Pad
(Shown in all leather)
Includes cantle block, knee rolls, and thigh rolls. Available with Extra Deep knee and thigh rolls - additional £45.00
12" - 15½'' £390.00
16'' - 17½'' £410.00
18'' £420.00
(Shown in all leather)
Includes cantle block, knee rolls, and thigh rolls. Available with Extra Deep knee and thigh rolls - additional £45.00
12" - 15½'' £390.00
16'' - 17½'' £410.00
18'' £420.00
Deluxe Plus Pad
(Shown in leather & suede)
Includes cantle block, knee rolls, and thigh rolls. Available with Extra Deep knee and thigh rolls - additional £45.00.
12 - 15½'' £390.00
16'' - 17½'' £410.00
18'' £420.00
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