Product Information
The unique feature of the Skito treeless saddle pad is the front-loading foam inserts as shown above. The only seam down the spine is the joining seam for the two sides, as the Velcro® closures for the foam pockets are located on the front edges of the pad. The foam panels lift the saddle off the spine leaving an air channel down the center of the pad. Foam inserts are available in ½", ¾", 1" and laminated thickness.
The particular pad shown above is a Bob Marshall style and is fitted with a “Dryback” outer cover to allow heat and moisture to release between the saddle and pad.
Laminated Equalizer™ foam for Treeless Saddles
Designed to help protect your horses spine from riders weight. The top shim is beveled on three sides for a smooth transition and laminated to the 1/2" or 3/4" base foam inserts. Recommended for all who ride an unstructured treeless saddle. Thickness needed is determined by rider's weight. If you are 150 lbs or under, choose the 1/2" thickness, over 150 lbs choose the 3/4" thickness. Lamination is not recommended for Sensation saddles or saddles with panels underneath.
You can also add shims to your Skito pad to level out a sway or dipped back horse, fill in for muscle wastage behind the shoulders, level out a downhill horse, etc. Shims are sold separately. We ask that you provide photos of your horse when ordering shims, to ensure that the shims will properly address the issues you are trying to correct. Shims are placed under the foam panels if your pad is laminated, otherwise they go on top of the foam panels.
Pad Style
Choose the style from the menu below that best fits your saddle. AP English style includes Ghost, Torsion, TreeFree, FreeForm, Barefoot English, Hack About, Trekker, and similar English type saddles with a forward cut flap. Dressage type includes Ansur, Barefoot London, Freeform Liberty & Dressage, Fheonix, and other English type saddle with straight cut flaps. The Western styles include Bob Marshall Sport Saddles, Hilason western saddles, FreeWest, FreeForm EnduroX, Sensation Western, Ansur Westernaire, Barefoot western styles, and other western or western-endurance style treeless saddles. When checking out, be sure to specify your saddle brand, model, and seat size to ensure a custom fit. The Long option for Pad Size is for saddles longer than 26 inches from front to back, or if you would like extra pad for your saddle bags to rest on.
Skito will make a pad to custom fit ANY Treeless Saddle at no additional charge. Choose the closest style and mention what brand, model, and size saddle you have when checking out. We will email you if we need any more specific information.
Bottom Material
100% Wool bottom is the best choice for breathability and durability. 80/20 Wool/Poly is a more economical option that is easier to keep clean. The Split option (for either fabric) restricts the fleece to just under the seat area of the saddle and puts a thinner, lighter quilted cotton material under the saddle flaps. This option is good for riders in warmer climates riding saddles where the pad comes down farther on the horse's sides (English treeless pads). It also reduces the bulk under the rider's leg for a closer contact feel to your horse.
Too many choices? Not sure what to get? E-Mail customer service! Our saddle pad experts will help you choose the perfect pad for you and your horse. Please include your saddle brand and model, what kind of riding you do, your weight and experience level, your horse's specifics, and pictures of your horse (side, front, and 3/4 front angle). info@aretesaddlery.com
Worried about your saddle slipping? A ThinLine pad makes a perfect addition to stabilize your saddle and increase weight distribution. Use it under your Skito to keep the fleece clean! The English Endurance pad works for most English type treeless saddle. Choose the Western Round Skirt or Western Half Pad for western type treeless saddles, or longer Engslih type saddles. When you order BOTH a Skito and a ThinLine, you will receive a 20% refund on your ThinLine pad!
Available Colors & Patterns
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These pads are made to order. Please allow 3 to 5 weeks for delivery from the manufacturer.
Retail prices start at $160
