Western Horse Saddle Pad, Mesh, Shock Absorbing Gel Saddle Pad Seat for Stable Riding and Spine Protection, Durable Equine Supplies

I bought this gel pad for my saddle seat because I have been having some nerve pain in my back and I've been getting a little saddle sore. We usually go on long trail rides (5 miles or more) and I needed something to cushion the pressure on the pressure points of my butt.😁 My saddle has a 14 inch seat and this pad fits really good. It hooks onto the horn of the saddle with a nylon loop strap and across the cantle of the saddle with a nylon stretchy strap, so it could easily fit different sizes of saddles. It can be taken off and on easily. I've ridden with it on really hot days and it hasn't gotten too hot for comfort. Haven't ridden in the Winter with it yet so I'll let you know how comfortable it is for Winter riding. So far I love it. It's helped me to not get saddle sore on our long rides. The only drawback I have is that it does slide in the seat a tiny bit but nothing that would bother me or make me hate it. It has helped me to have the comfort that I need to keep my back and my hips from acting up on me. I give it two thumbs way up. I LOVE it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who rides a lot. Adding to my earlier review (4-6-23) I have used this pad on my saddle for over a year now and I still love it. I tie the back nylon stretchy strap (cantle strap) down with my saddle strings so it doesn’t slip around. This pad has really saved me from my nerve pain in my hip and back. I will not ride without it anymore. Awesome pad! Edited 2-16-24: I’ve had this nice seat pad for 3 years now and it has finally wore out on me. First the stretchy strap broke and now the gel pad inside the seat detached from its plastic covering and got a bunch of wrinkles in it that were hard to flatten out. I suppose I could put a new plastic covering on the gel and sew on a new stretchy strap but we’ll see. Just wanted to let you all know that I’ve rode on this gel pad quite a bit and it’s pretty wore out. It really saved my hind end though and kept me from pinching a nerve again so for that I am grateful! I would still give it 4 stars even though it has lasted only 3 years.

Been a cowgirl for 29 years. After multiple car wrecks and horse accidents sitting in the saddle for over an hour became unbearable. The gel design and impact cushioning action of this product improved my comfort in the saddle. Now I can ride my 3 hour trails again. This product really is a back saver.

This item is very good quality and is very comfy on my working saddle. I can sit on it and be comfortable for lessons and schooling.My only complaint is that it is large, not subtle at all, no hiding it and it stands out a lot so I can’t horse show in it.It is a great item for trail riding and lesson work, just not good for me for horse shows.

Worked perfectly! Was on a week long ride with 6 hours a day in the saddle and the little bit of extra cushion helped. Just happened to fit my saddle perfectly and there was no slipping. If someone had a different sized saddle, best to measure it ahead of time to make sure it will fit. Ease of use:Slip on and goFit:PerfectSlip resistance:Stated where it was supposed to be.

I like this saddle seat pad it just needs to be more a little bit more thick. It dont slip and fits my saddle prefect.

Butt saver for sure. I wouldn't ride a trail ride without it. Distributes pressure and makes every saddle more comfortable.

Nice an soft made well

I tried this product on three different saddles and on none did the strap stay in place. Each time the cushion had to be tied down. The gel pad is so thin it offers no real advantage in comfort. As I was looking for a more comfortable experience, this cushion was a waste of money and effort. I loaned it to a friend who was considering purchasing this cushion. She too felt that it offered no advantage and is sticking with her 12$ wool cushion.***Update ***I have been borrowing a very hard saddle from a friend and decided to pull this out of the closet to give it another go. Well, the third day of using it, while posting at the trot , it slips in the saddle I fall off and broke my arm. It now resides in the garbage instead of the closet. Wish I could turn back the clock and never purchase this item.