10 Reviews: Best Saddle Pad for Sensitive Horse (Dec 2023)

This saddle pad is made for horses with high withers. It can be changed to fit a horse for the rest of its life, so it can be used for many years. The Impact Gel is made to help relieve the pain caused by the saddle’s bars. An adjustable hook and loop strap has been added to their well-known and proven Classic Contour contoured pad. With this new feature, the pad can now open up to four inches wider than it used to. There is less pressure on the shoulders thanks to the saddle pad’s fit. It also allows more movement for more comfort and agility. The pad and the horse can breathe freely because of the special wool mix. Heavy-duty leathers can last for years. These features provide a flexible energy-absorbing fit for you and your horse, which means high-performance, non-slip, and non-rollover protection for you and your horse.

Love this saddle pad! We have a mare with high withers and this is the only pad I will ever use on her! Seems to make a difference and keeps saddle in place! She seems to be way more comfy!

by Danny

In order to accommodate athletic horses with well-developed shoulders and mutton withers, we designed this cushion particularly for them. When used with the Set-Rear Pad, the saddle tree’s bars are raised slightly behind the shoulders, providing for a comfortable fit from front to back. The proper fit of the saddle pad frees the shoulders and allows horses to move more freely, resulting in better comfort and agility for the rider and horse. In order to do so, you must first remove the saddle and arrange it behind the shoulders. In this saddle, the design and positioning allow for more shoulder movement, which helps to alleviate pain. A contour cut around the spine assures that the garment will fit perfectly.

I love this saddle pad because it fits great on both of my horses ! This saddle pad also helps by relieving stress of of your horses muscles ! The best thing of all is ,not only is it the best saddle pad ever , the saddle pad does not let the saddle pinch the horses shoulders , which is amazing ! Absolutely love this saddle pad ! Thank you Impact Gel !

by Emma McKay

This saddle pad has a system for maintaining a perfect balance that includes detachable inserts. Correct in terms of the anatomical structure. Versatile. Close contact, all-purpose, and dressage saddles are all suitable for usage with this product. Internal pockets are used to store replaceable inserts that may be used to make subtle saddle fit adjustments. The edge has been rolled to give it a fashionable look. Included are the front inserts. Your horse will be more comfortable having this saddle pad above their skin and of course, it will help you to be at ease too.

If you like the Acavallo memory foam saddle pad collection, you’ll be happy to hear that they’ve added a new withers-free gel and memory foam half pad to their line. This pad has a unique shape and composition that relieves the area around the withers and helps to prevent problems by distributing weight evenly and making the saddle fit better. Memory foam and Acavallo’s therapeutic soft gel are combined in a high-tech way to make the pad comfortable for the horse’s back, but it also helps keep the pad in place under the saddle because of the gel’s sticky surface. Memory foam cushions shocks, stop rubbing and friction, and distributes pressure more evenly than other types of foam.

You’ll see and feel a difference in the way your horse’s back is raised after using this Western sheepskin saddle pad. In terms of seat comfort and shock absorption, ThinLine is unbeatable. It will be quieter and the horses will move with a more relaxed back when riders sit closer to each other. ThinLine technology ensures that this plush saddle cushion remains cool under your seat. You may fine-tune the fit of your saddle with the aid of a shim pocket. The goal of ThinLine is to help horses and their riders relax, be more flexible, and communicate better. There have been a lot of great things made by ThinLine. This is one of the best.

Love this pad and so does my horse with kissing spine. I had to shim it to accommodate high withers but then works perfect.

by Ruth Zielaskowski

Try ThinLine if you want to be a more balanced rider with a more responsive, sounder horse. The incredible characteristics of ThinLine combined with felt aid in the creation of a stronger connection with your horse. ThinLine will increase both the horse’s and the rider’s comfort. The Pro-Tech Felt Saddle Pad is thinner and delivers better stress absorption than a 2-inch thick felt pad. Pressure points are eliminated using ThinLine. Because the needled wool felt pad is soft and flexible, it fits neatly and pleasantly against your horse’s natural conformation. You can feel each other better without the added movement and “dead” sensation of thick padding and gel pads between you and your horse.

Calmatech dressage saddle pad by ECOGOLD is developed to provide better comfort and calming relief to sensitive horses. This one-of-a-kind saddle pad combines an underneath layer of ECOGOLD’s CalmatechTM Medical Fleece with adjustable insert pockets for the optimum saddle fit and impact protection. It features a CalmatechTM surface that is incredibly thick and soft, providing gently calming comfort to the sensitive horse. It helps to avoid irritation and pain by reducing pressure points and friction. It also offers adjustable insert pockets for the greatest saddle fit and impact protection.

I bought this pad for shows because my thoroughbred is super sensitive skinned and sensitive backed and love it! I was a little worried about it being too hot and getting really sweaty in the Texas heat, but it’s amazing how dry it stays! This may be my favorite line of ecogold pads! I want one for every phase!

by Kendall

The ECOGOLD Calmatech Jumper Saddle Pad has pockets that close with VelcroTM and a detachable layer of 100 percent breathable open cell high impact foam that absorbs stress and protects the horse’s back. There will be no slipping, sliding, or friction! ECOGOLD’s unique FrictionlessTM and Hypoallergenic Non-Slip technologies are used to avoid friction while keeping the saddle securely secure. It is ergonomically designed. This relaxing jumping saddle pad has no foam on the flaps, allowing for better touch and a more secure riding posture.

Excellent quality and perfect for my sensitive chestnut thoroughbred. He’s hard to fit and was fitted by a professional saddle fitter who recommended only using Ecogold pads with him to reduce movement.

by Jamie

Gentle calming aid for sensitive horses. CalmatechTM Medical Fleece is used to make ECOGOLD’s Calmatech Cross-Country Saddle Pad, which decreases friction and pressure at areas of contact to relieve pain. Shimmable for a custom fit. The CalmatechTM surface is very thick and velvety, providing gently calming comfort to the sensitive horse. It aids in the prevention of irritation and pain. Insert pockets that may be adjusted to give the greatest saddle fit and impact protection.

This pad was a game changer. I have a high strung, sensitive thoroughbred who gets very tense at times. With this pad, he is now happy and excited to work. I’m saving up for a calm tech dressage pad!

by Alana N

This saddle pad is designed to provide optimum comfort for horses, even those with sensitive backs. The horse’s sweat evaporation is improved by two vents on the spine and a layer of 3D air-flow spacer. The contact side of the saddle pad is made of medical-grade fleece, which is used in hospitals to prevent bedsores in patients. This provides the best rubbing and impact resistance. The Calmatech Western High-Performance Saddle pad design enables for simple removal of inserts, allowing this pad to be washed in a typical home washing machine on the delicate cycle with warm water. It also enables the use of shims to get a proper saddle fit on your horse.

I love how the calmatech pad provides extra cushion while still giving the same support I had from my Secure pads. The fleece is great for sensitive backs and skin.

by Lauren Davang