ThinLine Contoured Basic Half Pad
More Protection Where You Need It
- Contour pads add protection under the stirrup bar
- Ultimate protection for both horse and rider’s back
- Protection for riders back
- Perfect for custom and well-fitting saddles
- Provides maximum shock absorption without altering saddle fit or rider feel
- Improves rider equitation
- Tailored and discrete
- Open-cell technology creates 100% breathability
- Product durability – this pad will last 7-10 years
- Textured and supple, it molds for a custom fit when warmed to body temperature
- Non-slip
ThinLine Contoured Basic Half Pad gives you added protection under the stirrup bar of the saddle. We recommend the contoured style as it provides more material with more ThinLine protection. Protect you and your horse with a pad recommended by Saddle fitters, Veterinarians, and Surgeons.
Why should you purchase a basic ThinLine pad instead of a shimmable ThinLine Pad?
$ Price and Longevity– The ThinLine foam will remain functional for 7-10 years, depending on use. Basic pads will cost you less than $1.00 per month.
Versatility– Basic pads may be placed over any other saddle pad and may be used on multiple horses.
Maintenance– Basic pads require no care or washing.
Basic Half Pad or Contour Half Pad?
Half Pads offer a discrete amount of protection directly under your saddle. Contour pads add protection under the stirrup bar and will help control left to right saddle slip. ThinLine absorbs impact by moving it laterally along the pad. Unless the price is a serious barrier, we suggest you choose the contour pad; the more ThinLine foam you have, the better it works.
For the Basic Half Pad, click here!
ThinLine+ or Ultra ThinLine?
Ultra ThinLine is our thinnest shock-absorbing saddle pad. Fitting a wide variety of saddle shapes and sizes, it will be the most versatile pad in your tack room. Thoughtfully designed to protect both horse and rider’s backs and create a soft, quiet, elastic connection. If your riding is not in a place where you can focus on nuances, you should likely start in a ThinLine. If you are a close contact rider, you will greatly appreciate Ultra ThinLine. This product reduces rider movement so horses can balance and focus. It does not amplify the seat, it reduces “background noise” so the rider’s seat aids are clear.
ThinLine+ is designed for beginning riders, horses in high impact situations, or horses with sore backs. ThinLinePlus is endorsed by Veterinarians, even for severe back problems such as kissing spine. It is the #1 choice of Equine Chiropractors and Massage Therapists.
Top choice of many great riders. Kent Farrington rides every horse, every day in a ThinLinePlus Contour pad, and has done so for more than a decade.
Rider Spinal Health:
Riding over a lifetime can take its toll on a rider’s spine. Ultra ThinLine can drastically reduce the aches and pains that come from a time in the saddle by moving shock, weight, and heat laterally along the pad without compressing. Horses backs also benefit from the 95% shock absorption and from having a quieter ride in the saddle. Ultra ThinLine is the only saddle pad endorsed by Spinal Surgeons – See The Riders Pain-Free Back” by Dr James Warson.
Tack Care Instructions
ThinLine Tack is extremely easy to take care of. We do strongly recommend using our all-natural ThinLine Cleaners when wiping down and cleaning your ThinLine Tack. It works great for our reins, boots, girths and more. Using baby wipes or a little simple dish soap works well for quick cleans up too.
To ensure the longevity of your ThinLine Tack. It is important to keep it away from chemicals such as Show Sheen, Fly Sprays, Leather Oils, etc. This can cause the ThinLine foam to harden. Be certain to clean thoroughly if they come in contact. If you are conditioning a leather portion of ThinLine Tack, we recommend using a paste-like style to control the application.
Sizing Details
Medium:
- Fits most 16″ – 17.5″ saddles
- 19.5″ – 49.5cm Spine Length
- 20.5″ – 52.1cm Total Length
- 9″ – 22.9 cm Front drop
- 7″ – 17.8 cm Rear Drop
Large:
- Fits most 18″+ saddles
- 21″cm – 53.3cm Spine Length
- 22″ – 55.9cm Total Length
- 9″ – 22.9 cm Front drop
- 7″ – 17.8 cm Rear Drop
Katharina (verified owner) –
Switzerland
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Zurich, Switzerland
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Switzerland
Anonymous (verified owner) –
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Super Produkt. Mein Pferd ist sehr zufrieden.
Julia van Dam –
Ik heb al jaren een half pad met rand, deze is zeer fijn onder mijn dressuur zadel. En ik gebruik de half pad die ook onder de stijgbeugelriemen door loopt. Deze is eigenlijk iets te klein/smal. Mijn kussen van cwd zadel zijn best breed. Dat is wel jammer. Als er een 2/3 cm ruimere komt ben ik 10000% fan! Want het werkt perfect voor paard maar ook zeker voor de ruiter!!!
Isobel (verified owner) –
England, United Kingdom
Carolyn (verified owner) –
Ireland
Surprisingly thin, I first thought how could this possibly work but I do believe it has for my horse. The saddle does not move to the left anymore and she definitely felt better under saddle. I was concerned about adding another layer under my saddle but this product really doesn’t affect the fit at all, very compact. So I would say 10 of 10.
Sheena (verified owner) –
United Kingdom
Amazing!! Our horse seems much happier in it and it also makes more comfortable riding for the rider
Anonymous (verified owner) –
England, United Kingdom
I bought this saddle pad for my lovely coloured cob Bobby.
He’s in his middle 20’s now, his back is a bit dippy and I thought this pad would help him feel more comfortable.
I am convinced that it has helped him, he seems more at ease to ride, no more little hurried steps!
I am hoping to continue his hacks out as he does enjoy them.
Elisa (verified owner) –
Germany
I bought it for the shock absorption because my horse has a sensitive back and it works. Horse is happy. Money well spent
Athene Jane Maddy (verified owner) –
England, United Kingdom
Really good quality & very pleased with it
Sandra (verified owner) –
Saarland, Germany
Schnelle Lieferung, leider noch nicht getestet
Jutta B. (verified owner) –
Germany
Heike Müller (verified owner) –
Lower Saxony, Germany
JO M. (verified owner) –
England, United Kingdom
Would prefer if it had a raised area by the wither but overall really pleased.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Switzerland
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Switzerland
Zsuzsanna Racz (verified owner) –
Vienna, Austria
I will use this product to reinforce my old baceback pad (not Thin Line product). Thanks!!
Karin Hochschein (verified owner) –
Germany
This is a very good antishock pad that reduces pressure and levels it over the whole surface area. My horse reacts immediatly to every of my movements and it helps him to relax better.
Cynthia Theys (verified owner) –
Brussels Capital, Belgium
Ik vind de pad maar nipt groot genoeg, had hem iets groter verwacht voor mijn 17,5 inch zadel, nu moet ik goed checken bij het opzadelen dat hij overal goed ligt, heb maar klein cm over
Sarah Moehren (verified owner) –
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany