We got the CSI pad that we ordered several days ago but it sat in the den for a few days before we finally got the opportunity to try it out.
The temps were hovering around 30 degrees outside and it was already dark out, but we hauled over to a friends indoor arena and saddled up. We werent able to do any hard riding, but the saddle fit two of our horses perfectly and they both seemed very comfortable with it. It is a very nice looking pad...a bit plain, but clean lines and I really like the way it sits OFF the horses withers.
All in all, I'd say it's by far the nicest pad we've ever owned....and I cant wait to see how well it works when my hubby is roping with it!! Up until now, he has been using two fairly thick pads so his horses wouldnt get sore and the thickness was a disadvantage, he really had to crank on the girth to keep the saddle from rolling....not to mention the difficulty of getting both pads just right! Considering how well padded, how sturdy and how lightweight the CSI pad is, I'm pretty much hooked. Time will tell if it is truly as good a pad as it appears. But, nonetheless, now that I've seen it, I want to get one for me!!!
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Hello! I subscribed to your blog because I am very interested to find out what your thoughts are on how the CSI pad does for team roping. My hubby currently uses a 5 Star Supreme under his James Morris roping saddle but his old gelding has back issues (we have our equine chiro coming out soon). The saddle fits well and leaves a perfect sweat pattern with no dry spots so we are not exactly sure why he is getting sore...closer to the loin area is where the problem seems to be...will be hauling him to the vet soon. ANYHOW, just seriously thinking that maybe we should try the CSI pad...we are usually die-hard 5 Star fans but this changes things!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to see how your CSI pad works for you!
Angela
Midland, TX