Tough1 Ultimate Foundation Shim Pad

Draft saddle fit isn't always simple. Broad, flat backs and wide shoulders mean even a saddle labeled "draft" or "wide" can bridge, rock, or leave gaps. This budget-friendly shim pad gives you a way to fine-tune the fit you have, adding support right where your saddle and your horse don't quite meet.

Six shim pockets let you add or remove the included 1/2" felt shims wherever you need them. Fill in a gap where the saddle bridges, lift the front if it sits low over the withers, or even out the back if it tips. It won't fix a saddle that's truly the wrong shape, but it can smooth out a lot of the small fit issues drafts are known for.

The pad is quilted, moisture-wicking cotton, so it breathes well and handles sweat. The trade-off is that cotton doesn't have the grip of a neoprene-bottom pad, so it works best under a saddle blanket or with a saddle that already sits fairly steady. It can also be used on its own.

Measurements:

• Size: 31" x 32"
• Shims: 1/2" felt, six pockets

Included:

• Shim pad with six removable felt shims