We use a sheepskin half pad with a regular pad underneath to keep it clean. It keeps the saddle fitting nicely year round, as it has inserts to add or take out depending on what your horse needs. I have a horse who falls out of muscle in the shoulders if not worked regularly, so I am always having to fiddle with fit on him. (not a Haflinger)
Here is the pad I have if you want to consider it;
http://tinyurl.com/ybntwnr
I know there are less expensive alternatives to this brand, but I have found that often times when buying tack or equipment, you are better off investing in a well made product. I have washed mine around 10 times since buying it over 5 years ago. It still looks great. Also, a good way to fluff up compressed wool is to use a slicker brush (like what you use on dogs).
Your Haffiefriend,
~Kiola~
Brier, WA
--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "HRT" <hrhorses@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone here ride with a real sheepskin saddle pad? My boy is low
> withered, flat backed and I have issues with saddle slippage on him
> typically. I'm contemplating purchasing a new saddle pad (not to stop
> slippage but rather due to the saddle's low contour) and a sheepskin pad was
> recommended. I've never had one. Do they grip to the horse well, or do
> they slip easily?
>
> Also, how hard are they to clean. I see they have a special cleaner but I'm
> just imagining a natural white sheepskin pad for everyday riding is going to
> get grimy pretty quickly, or maybe not because it is a real coat & skin it
> doesn't???
>
> -Jen & Naverre
> Northern MN
>
>
> P.S. I apologize if this has already been asked, but thought I'd give it a
> shot as I couldn't find it in the archives.
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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