Choosing the right saddlecloth is not just about the saddle fit.
Choosing the right saddlecloth is also very important. Most of us love finding a new saddlecloth that is just the right colour to achieve that perfectly coordinated look . But not all saddlecloths are made equal. Unfortunately, sometimes the most beautiful saddlecloths are not the best ones for the saddle. Foam filled saddlecloths may seem nice and comfortable for your horse but they can compress to almost nothing once the weight of the rider is in the saddle. A good saddlecloth is filled with a wool or felt cotton mix, it retains it shape, doesn’t bunch under the saddle, and, vitally, it does not affect the fit of the saddle.
Riders must also be careful how the billets of their saddle go through the billet holder on the saddlecloth. Billets are placed at specific angles to maintain the correct balance on the saddle and so we must keep this in mind when threading our billets through the saddlecloth holder. It can sometimes be better to leave the front billet out of the keeper, allowing it to hang where it should, rather than force it at an incorrect angle through the billet holder.
There are many good saddlecloths out there, it’s just a matter of knowing what you are looking for. Check out our quality range of Griffin Nuumed saddle cloths and numnahs