Cadillac Series Saddle Pad: Maximum Support for High-Withered, Narrow & Senior Horses

Some horses need more than standard cushioning beneath the saddle. Extremely high withers, a narrow or bony back, age-related muscle loss, or hollows behind the shoulders can all create challenges when trying to achieve proper saddle balance and adequate clearance.

The Best Ever Pads Cadillac Series Saddle Pad is designed to provide maximum support by combining two strategically placed closed-cell foam inserts for additional cushioning, front-end lift, and pressure distribution.

What Is the Cadillac Series Saddle Pad?

The Best Ever Pads Cadillac Series combines the BHS 3/8” closed-cell foam insert with an additional 1/4” closed-cell foam shoulder insert.

Together, these inserts provide support across the horse’s back while adding extra lift and structure through the front of the saddle.

The BHS insert provides additional cushioning beneath the saddle to help distribute pressure, while the shoulder insert helps fill hollow areas behind the withers and provide additional front-end support.

This combination makes the Cadillac an excellent option for horses that need more support than the BHS insert alone can provide.

Which Horses Can Benefit From a Cadillac Saddle Pad?

The Cadillac Series is designed for horses that need a higher level of support beneath the saddle, particularly those with significant wither prominence or reduced natural muscling.

It may be a great option for horses with:

• Extremely high or prominent withers

• Narrow or bony backs

• Reduced muscling along the topline

• Muscle loss or hollows behind the shoulders

• Age-related changes in back and shoulder muscling

• A need for additional front-end saddle lift

• Spine or wither clearance concerns

• Saddle pressure distribution needs

Senior horses may particularly benefit from this type of setup as changes in topline and shoulder muscling can affect how a previously well-fitting saddle sits.

Two Inserts for Maximum Support

What sets the Cadillac Series apart is its combination of two closed-cell foam inserts.

The BHS 3/8” closed-cell foam insert provides additional cushioning and support beneath the saddle, helping distribute saddle pressure more evenly across the horse’s back.

The additional 1/4” closed-cell foam shoulder insert provides targeted support toward the front of the saddle. This helps fill areas where muscle may be lacking behind the withers while creating additional front-end lift.

Together, these inserts create a more supportive foundation beneath the saddle without relying solely on increasing the thickness of the entire wool pad.

Added Lift for Horses With Muscle Loss

As horses age or experience changes in conditioning, they may lose muscle along the topline and behind the shoulders. These changes can create hollow areas that affect how the saddle sits.

When the front of the saddle lacks adequate support, it may sit lower than intended. The Cadillac’s additional shoulder insert is designed to help fill those hollow areas and provide added front-end lift.

Combined with the BHS insert, this can help improve overall saddle balance while maintaining valuable clearance around prominent withers and the spine.

Choose the Right Wool Thickness

The Best Ever Pads Cadillac Series Saddle Pad is available with three wool base pad thicknesses:

1/2” Wool – A lower-profile base that allows the Cadillac insert system to provide substantial targeted support without excessive overall thickness.

3/4” Wool – A versatile option combining wool cushioning with the additional support of both Cadillac inserts.

1” Wool – Maximum wool thickness for horses that require even more overall padding and protection beneath the saddle.

Additional inserts and/or fleece can also be added when more cushioning, thickness, or support is needed.

Maximum Support for Hard-to-Fit Horses

Extremely high-withered, narrow, bony, and senior horses often require a more customized approach to saddle padding.

The Best Ever Pads Cadillac Series Saddle Pad combines the support of the BHS insert with additional foam through the shoulder area to address multiple fit concerns at once.

By providing full saddle support, targeted front-end lift, improved pressure distribution, and additional spine and wither clearance, the Cadillac offers one of the most supportive specialty pad configurations in the Best Ever Pads lineup.

Best For:

Extremely high-withered horses • Narrow or bony backs • Senior horses • Muscle loss behind the shoulders • Added front-end lift • Saddle pressure distribution • Spine and wither relief

For horses that need maximum support beneath the saddle, the Best Ever Pads Cadillac Series Saddle Pad provides a customizable combination of wool and strategically placed closed-cell foam designed to create a more supportive, balanced, and comfortable fit.