Barefoot Missoula Nut Physio Western Saddle Pads

Barefoot Physio Saddle Pad System has been developed for the demands of long rides, heavier riders, round horses on which every saddle tends to slip, and/or horses with protruding spinous processes. All Physio pads are shaped to accommodate the horse's spine and offer ideal pressure absorption and distribution.

The Physio Pad system offers additional clearance and lift over the spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae and consists of 2 components which absorb pressure, and connect securely with Velcro.

Lower part: This pad is anatomically cut, made of quilted cotton and is thinner under the upper thigh for a close leg contact. Pressure absorbing foam inserts (included with pad) can be removed through an easy Velcro opening. The front 2/3rds of the underside is made with sympanova that will grip and stabilize the saddle even on very round horses. The rear 1/3 is sheepskin to protect this sensitive area. The sheepskin glides over the horses coat eliminating potential rubbing under the cantle.

Upper part: The top layer is made of a quilted cotton fabric with a felt underside, poly fleece inside and a foam layer on top to help keep the saddle in place and supply additional pressure absorption. Velcro straps along the topline attach to your saddles d-rings.

The Barefoot Missoula Nut Physio Saddle Pads are designed to fit the Barefoot Missoula Nut and Virginia Rose Treeless Saddles, and will work equally well under other treed and treeless saddle models. The Physio Saddle Pads are contoured to accommodate the horse's withers and have a split over the wither area to avoid rubbing and compression. The Physio Saddle Pads are anatomically formed and come with two sets of removable inserts.

All Barefoot Saddle Pads have Velcro® straps along the topline to attach to your saddle's d-rings.

Features:

Machine washable at 86º, gentle cycle (recommend using Kookaburra Woolwash)

Anatomically shaped saddle pad

Non- Slip sympanova underlay

Improved weight distribution

Moisture absorbing

Ideal shock absorption

Includes two sets of inserts

Fits both size 1 and 2 Barefoot Missoula Nut and Virginia Rose Treeless Saddles. Available in brown only.

Size:
Length - 28.7" x Width - 15.5"
Available in brown only.

• Two pairs of inserts are included with this saddle pad.
• Machine washable at 86°
• Anatomically cut
• Supplies spinal clearance even for horses with atrophied spines
• Well cushioned, suitable also for heavier riders
• Non-slip

When should I use additional padding in the saddle pad? On some horses the Barefoot saddle can be used with a pad without additional pads inside. The saddle can always adjust itself ideally to the horse's stage of training etc.

It is important that the saddle lays level on the horse when viewed from the side, meaning that front and rear gullet should be at the same height. Also when standing right behind the horse though the saddle should be in balance.

Therefore, it can sometimes be necessary to insert an additional piece of foam in parts of the pad: i.e. in case the horse is higher at the croup, you simply use a second layer of padding, whereas a horse with broad shoulders needs a lift-up in the rear.

Click here for more information about shimming with your saddle through the saddle pad!
In case of questions - don't hesitate to contact us: saddle specialists enjoy helping you - always with the well-being of your horse in mind . In order to evaluate your horse's saddle area, simply send us a picture of it viewed directly from the side and standing all four limbs equally with his head in normal position.