Ricotti Saddle Pad
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We have found when horses won’t readily turn to the left or right, or change leads in the front easily, it is usually because the horse experiences discomfort when attempting these moves. After using the pad, the problem usually disappears. Depending on the horse, it can take anywhere from one to several rides before the horse realizes that it is comfortable to make these moves. If you then switch back to your original pad, the problem returns. You will notice this problem in many western disciplines including barrel racing, reining & reined cowhorse.
Based on the horses that we evaluate for customers, being asymmetric in the shoulders and withers is really common. A team roping horse used for heading is a good example: The horse is consistently turning left while pulling a load. The saddle tree is symmetric, the horse probably is not. This pad helps balance the pressure on both sides of the withers. While I use the rope horse as an example, asymmetry is certainly not exclusive to ropers. |
Ricotti Saddle Pad
Polyester Blend - black 1/2" 30 x 30 square 3/4" 30 x 30 square 1/2" 32 X 32 square 3/4" 32 X 32 square 1/2" round 3/4" round 
Ricotti Saddle Pad
Wool Blend - grey 1/2" 30 x 30 square 3/4" 30 x 30 square 1/2" 32 X 32 square 3/4" 32 X 32 square 1/2" round 3/4" round |
Riders that have the problem of leaning forward while riding create more pressure in the shoulder area.
This problem could be caused by:
Pack horses being sensitive to weight can easily become sore around the withers. One side of the horse may be supporting more weight than the other side. This pad will relieve the pressure created by the uneven load.
The Ricotti Saddle Pad was conceived to promote better saddle fit when the saddle tree's front half is not fitting the horse very well. When using your saddle repeatedly, you may experience this problem:
Offering a solution, the Ricotti Saddle Pad is designed to give your horse the best in fit and comfort.
This problem could be caused by:
- A saddle that is wide
- A horse that is narrow
- A horse with taller hip than withers
- A novice rider
Pack horses being sensitive to weight can easily become sore around the withers. One side of the horse may be supporting more weight than the other side. This pad will relieve the pressure created by the uneven load.
The Ricotti Saddle Pad was conceived to promote better saddle fit when the saddle tree's front half is not fitting the horse very well. When using your saddle repeatedly, you may experience this problem:
- with some horses and not others
- with a particular horse due to weight loss or gain from fitness level change
- with a particular horse over a long period of time. Your horse’s conformation changes as it ages while your saddle tree remains the same
- with a particular horse as it becomes asymmetric while the saddle tree remains symmetric
Offering a solution, the Ricotti Saddle Pad is designed to give your horse the best in fit and comfort.
Pad features include:
Many times your Western saddle does not effectively match the contours of the horse's back, leading to pain, discomfort and uneasiness for your horse.
Have you noticed any of the following?
*We are working on a solution to get the Ricotti Saddle pads available for our customers. Please bear with us as we explore manufacturing options.
If you have any questions, please contact us!
- UltraCell foam insert shaped and positioned to help equalize weight on the load-bearing surface of saddle tree bars
- Contoured top to easily conform to the horse's back, readily positioning pad in correct location for maximum benefit
- Cutout over the horse's wither area allows extra relief for a saddle that is low in front and/or for a horse that is narrow and has exceptionally high withers.
The Ricotti Pad also reduces and often eliminates problems created by
a saddle tree that may be wider than your horse by distributing the weight over a larger surface area of the tree bars.
Many times your Western saddle does not effectively match the contours of the horse's back, leading to pain, discomfort and uneasiness for your horse.
Have you noticed any of the following?
- dry spots, white hairs, or soreness in the wither area
- difficulty moving horse's front end quickly to right or left
- front of saddle angles downward into horse
- saddle shifts backward while riding
- saddle skirts behind the cantle are raised up off horse's back when no one is in the saddle
- when riding, you often step into stirrup to center your saddle
*We are working on a solution to get the Ricotti Saddle pads available for our customers. Please bear with us as we explore manufacturing options.
If you have any questions, please contact us!