BHS Series Saddle Pad: Support for High-Withered & Narrow-Built Horses
Some horses are simply harder to fit than others. High withers, a narrow build, or a prominent topline can create challenges when trying to achieve the right combination of saddle support, pressure distribution, and comfort.
The Best Ever Pads BHS Series Saddle Pad is designed specifically for these horses, providing additional cushioning and support beneath the saddle while helping relieve pressure around the spine and withers.
What Is the BHS Series Saddle Pad?
The Best Ever Pads BHS Series Saddle Pad features a 3/8” closed-cell foam insert designed to provide additional support beneath the saddle.
The foam creates an added layer of cushioning between the saddle and the horse’s back, helping distribute saddle pressure more evenly while providing additional support for horses that may have less natural padding along their topline.
Unlike a targeted insert designed to lift one specific area, the BHS provides support beneath the saddle for horses that need additional cushioning and pressure distribution across the back.
Which Horses Can Benefit From a BHS Saddle Pad?
The BHS Series is designed with high-withered, narrow-built, and hard-to-fit horses in mind.
It may be a great option for horses with:
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High or prominent withers
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Narrow builds
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Prominent spines or toplines
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Less natural padding beneath the saddle
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A need for additional saddle support
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Pressure distribution concerns
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A need for additional spine and wither relief
These conformational traits can make it difficult to achieve consistent support beneath the saddle. The BHS insert helps provide an additional layer of protection without requiring an excessively thick base pad.
Added Support Without Excessive Bulk
When working with a narrow or high-withered horse, simply choosing the thickest saddle pad isn't always the answer.
The BHS Series uses a 3/8” closed-cell foam insert to add support beneath the saddle while helping maintain a balanced fit. The foam provides cushioning and helps distribute pressure across the horse’s back, making it particularly beneficial for horses with a more prominent spine or less developed topline.
This additional support can help provide greater comfort while creating valuable relief around the spine and withers.
Helping Protect the Spine and Withers
High-withered horses often require special attention when selecting a saddle and pad combination. Maintaining adequate clearance around the withers and avoiding unnecessary pressure along a prominent spine are important considerations.
The BHS Series adds cushioning beneath the saddle to help create a more supportive surface across the horse’s back.
For narrow horses