Grand Prix Rider's Honest First Impression | English SQUISH Pad
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2024
- We took the brand new English SQUISH Pad to Ashley Donadt's dressage barn to get her unfiltered first impression. We did 1 take without editing, so what you hear is what she really feels.
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Most noticeable to me was the way her horse responded - she seemed much more comfortable through her back with the squish pad, something every horse deserves!
Most noticeable thing was how the horse was so much more relaxed through the back making the movements more fluid. I am constantly working towards my horses relaxation through her back so I am seeing the benefits of this amazing pad in achieving that.
Comfort for my horse is paramount and I could see the horse felt more freedom with the squish pad.
My horse is 19 years old this year and I've been struggling with things to make him more comfortable. You can really tell that the horse in your video was much more comfortable with the squishy pad vs the 'normal' pad. I would love the oppurtunity to win this pad, since I have purchased several girths and girth liners from your company. Thank you for trying to help the horses be happy and comfortable under saddle! Love your products!
What I noticed was how the horse seemed more relaxed with the squish pad- her head was lower and her hair slightly more free, and the rider was also noticeably bouncing less in the saddle with the squish pad than without it.
I believe it would be really nice to have one for my gelding, as he is getting older and developing more of a sway back now, and I think the wither relief features in the pad would be nice for him, as well as the comfort of the pad in general for both him and me as I like trail riding him in his English gear.
Her sitting trot was so much smoother for her and her horse. Her head, hands and hips stayed steady and level.
Bringing on a youngster, what a great way to keep her comfortable as she begins her journey, our journey!
The movement in the saddle was evident with the squishy pad in that the impact/absorbtion of bounce distributed a correction allowing the rider to have a proper seat to tune into her horses movement without affecting the position of her pelvis allowing in tune movement with her horse. This would definitely make both rider and horse a very happy team.
Love this! The horse took softer quieter steps and the rider sat quieter. I train rescued horses and police horses and this would be perfect for them.
My OTTB would love that pad - her horse looked more relaxed and the rider more secure in the saddle! Beautiful pad
Noticeable difference in stride length, relaxation and rider position. I also loved that the horse's head was in a healthier position - more vertical/slightly in front of the vertical - with the squish pad, while it was behind the vertical without it. I am currently retraining a retired racehorse and think the squish pad would be very beneficial for him. I'd especially love to test the different settings for the withers, that's a cool feature for higher withered horses!
I love how comfortable and relaxed both horse and rider look with the squish pad. My mare is rehabbing her back after a year of pain. The squish pad would be an excellent addition to her therapy and in rebuilding her top line!
The riders sitting trot was so much smoother with the squish pad! I have a bouncy youngster I’d love to try this on to become a more effective pair!
This pad would help our 23 year old lesson horse feel so so comfortable, our 10 year old grade QH with loosening his back muscles, and our young riders with developing feel and fluidity!
I think this pad will be perfect for dispersing the small imperfections in my horse's saddle fit as his body changes throughout the season as his fitness changes. Engineer in me loves the concept of dispersion and balance over a focus on just impact!
The fact that the rider said it helped her ride better made me think this would be a great product. Better rider = Better horse performance.
Absolutely could see the effect on rider movement - Ashely looked softer and even more connected, in fact, on her horse when using the squish pad vs. not. I was surprised at how much of a difference it seemed to make, in fact.
Both she and the horse seemed a lot more comfortable and at ease. As a new rider, I think this would be a huge help for me.
The horse my daughter rides is a retired racing thoroughbred. He has a very sensitive back and we are trying to find comfort for him. I think this saddle pad would be great for him!
I have a young, very sensitive horse. I think this could be the change he needs to find that next level of comfort to progress in his training!
Wow, I am amazed by how much the pad seemed to absorb the shock of the bounce from both the rider and the horse!
My daughter rides dressage, and anything that would help connect softly with her horse is a win for me!
Amazing! There's a significant increase in shock absorption that seems to reduce movement in Ashley's seat (everything looks smoother and more in sync). While the clip is short, it looks like the horse is much more (longitudinally) supple with the SQUISH pad! 🎉
My horse has club foot, so he’s got a bit of a funky gait so I think having something like this to take the edge off for both of us and allow for a more smooth ride would be a life saver! I’ve mentioned this before but I honestly think that total saddle fit is the best company for anyone who has a horse with an unusual or even less common body type!!
Her ability to find contact in her seat when trotting was noticeably different! Would love to feel this on my own dressage horse
I did see a distinct difference! With the Squish, the rider sat more deeply and softly. This would make a huge difference for me, as an amateur rider who is not “physically coordinated”, and therefore for Bleu, an OTTB who deserves the best! I have purchased many TOTAL SADDLE FIT products: as far back as the FIRST iteration of the Unisit rider aid! Most recently, purchases include a Shoulder Relief girth with 2 liners and stability stirrup leathers. Love your products. I will save for the Squish.
This Squish pad would really help my aging horse's back. I noticed a big difference in the rider's movement, and the horse seemed to appreciate the comfort it provided!
I don’t currently have a properly fitting saddle and I think this would really add to my horse’s comfort underneath my bareback pad.
Wow - VERY noticeable difference! I wasn't sure that this pad but watching the videos it's easy to see the change in rider and horse movement. This would be AMAZING for my horse. He had KS surgery a few years back and has been fully rehabbed but still he tends to get stiff in his back. This would be an awesome addition to our toolbox so I can make sure His Royal Highness is happy and comfy during work :)
Shock absorption is important for both horse and rider comfort and makes performance the best it can be. I like how the squish pad absorbs shock with minimal bulk. would love one for my horse.
I have a WB gelding we are restarting under saddle and at liberty as he has some past trauma. Anything that makes him more comfortable increases his positive experience and our relationship is beneficial. It looks like this pad would meet that goal. 😊
The way the gel helps to absorb the shock and energy of the rider's motion seems like it would really help the horse's back. I think it could be a game changer.
This will help my horse be more comfortable and relaxed when we are riding together. I don’t have a custom fitted saddle, so I would really love to have this pad!
WOW I have looked at this and wondered how it would be different to my TSF shim pad and having watched the side by side videos I can now totally understand how this would be such a great saddle pad. There is a clear difference in the dispersion of the rider weight with the squish pad, it is noticeable in slow motion and that is going to translate to so many advantages for a horse and rider, it will definitely help absorb rider weight and shock absorption at a trot and canter which is going to mean that the horse can move more freely because the back muscles will be less tense in terms of anticipating rider weight changes, this should result in less potential damage to the horse's back and mean the rider weight is more evenly distributed which is great for both horse and rider. I love your work, TSF you are the best. Thanks for such fabulous products. I have recently purchased a new treeless dressage saddle for my stunning mare Chics Miss Diva and I would love this pad under my new saddle.
I like to hear the rider's thoughts as what we "think" we feel can affect our horse's attitude.
I have a very sensitive Dutch Warmblood gelding that is schooling Grand Prix. I think the Squish Pad would help him tremendously in his work!
Would also like to mention his favorite girth is the Total Saddle Fit Shoulder Relief Girth! It is the only girth he likes.
The engagement between horse and rider is more fluid, less bounce - the squish pad is absorbing the upwards movement from the horse leading to less displacement of the rider during the floating component of the gait - this leads to better placement and timing of the aids. This pad looks like an excellent training aid to provide an increased level of comfort for both the horse and rider.
I have an older horse ( 29 years old) and this would be amazing to help support and cushion his back when riding! Have to keep my old man happy and healthy to continue riding!
I have an older horse that has not been in regular work. I fell this pad would be great to even out pressures while she builds back muscle. I have been waiting for this type of pad.
I noticed with the squash pad she was more relaxed and was able to sit more better in the saddle
Added comfort without compromising feel, win win!
My horse is working through kissing spine. Super soft, thick pads are appreciated by him and I love the wither relief options as he has high withers.
This is just what I need. I am starting a young Morgan gelding and sometimes he puts in extra exuberance. this would buffer the impact on his and my back
There was a noticeable difference in movement transfer with the Squish Pad being used. I have a young horse, who’s just starting to build his topline up with work and this pad would absolutely help him stay round with proper weight distribution and comfort through those saddle pressure points!
I have been on a saddle odyssey with my Princess and the Pea mare using 4 different saddles in 6 years and every pad out there. We have a good saddle fit now but this pad would help iron out any little shifts in the flocking that crop up.
My horse has a notoriously sensitive and short back and has been through multiple different saddles trying to make him comfortable ! I think he’d love some extra protection, could help
him a lot !!! The horses top line is more up/she’s using her back more in the clip with the pad :) can see it in the neck
I ride in a Total Contact Saddle (TCS…a strip of leather with stirrups) and have searched high and low for a pad that’s comfortable for both me and my horse! This might be the answer to my search!
My horse has a very short back - I have started to ride using Total Control Saddle - I have already got TSF StrechTech Shoulder Relief Dressage Girth and having Squash Pad would add enormously to the comfort of mine horse and mine !!! Looking at the video both the horse and the ride are in fluent motion
I saw the horse using her topline much nicer in the squish pad. She was softly on the vertical and looked more relaxed in her back. It would be amazing to see more movements and compare.
For my own horse, I would love to see how it helps her connection under her jump saddle. She needs a comfortable fit and is very sensitive to saddle fit. I could see this giving her a nice close contact fit and prevent any discomfort.
You guys are always coming out with great products I've been a long time user of your girths and cinches so cheers🎉.
Second born my horses would benefit from this I love the idea especially since I have two completely different breeds ans I think this would more than benefit both along with myself! I love how she talked about that bracing feeling I SO get it. Again cheers and Goodluck to whoever wins!
Our horse, who is 20 with very high withers, is working on his topline so I think this would add comfort for him.
Yes, I think there was a difference....with the Squish pad she seemed to bounce less in the saddle. I know this pad would help my horse too! I am a dressage rider and I do some lower level jumping for fun too. I have a super bouncy OTTB who has a super sensitive back. I have tried many different pads for him and none has quite convinced me that he is very comfortable in them so I would be delighted to try out the squish pad!
Every horse deserves a chance of a more comfortable ride on his back. This would definitely be worth a try.
I currently use a TSF pad on my horse that has countless lameness and saddle fit issues and it has made a huge difference for him. I think he would be a fantastic candidate to benefit from the new Squish pad.
I have a high withered older thoroughbred mare that I have never been able to find a good functioning pad for. Being older she doesn't have as much topline either and all the pads I've tried offer either wither relief or spine relief but never both. This pad would make a world of difference for her! The difference you showed was a great comparison. Being able to get the pressure off those key areas and allowing them to move freely clearly makes a world of difference. Love it!
This would be perfect for my PRE. Their conformation lends itself to a low back and quick tempo. I feel the squishy pad would help these issues. As it did, on the horse in your video.Would love to try this pad on my horse!
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Omg thank you so much!! I will be reaching out shortly!! I'm so excited!
I need this pad for my sensitive mare. Own western pad and love it.
I would say it would fit really well for me and my horse
I could definitely see a difference in the horse’s movement, even without the slow-mo. He seemed much freer and more comfortable in his movement. It also was clearly easier and more fluid for her to sit. I was so excited when I saw this product announced on the TSF instagram because I know how much it would benefit my horse! He is very sensitive in his back and topline development has been a struggle, even though he gets lots of bodywork. He is also a very VERY expressive mover and is so difficult to sit. I think this squish pad would benefit both of us and make us a better pair!❤
Looks so comfortable for both of them: just what I am looking for: sonething comfy for my Horse as well for myself 🥰
Just heard about this pad! The science behind it is interesting, and the difference in horse/riider was noticeably better in the riding segments; would definitely try this on my young Andalusian whose saddle comfort has been an
ongoing concern!
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I currently use wool back pads. The drawback is my Le mieux pads slips sideways. The Squish pad doesn't look like it slipped at all! Looks like a quality product my horse would loce.
This SQUISH pad would be amazing for my high withered hard to fit and hard to sit TB cross. She is a dream horse, anything that would make her happier on our rides.
It seemed to allow more control of your seat with the squish pad and this would help greatly with my young horse!
Always interested in improving the cushioning for my 18yo TB mare and 19yo Oldenburg gelding.
I ride in a dressage barn with other amateur riders and none of us has a "grand prix" seat that follows the horse like we all wish it did, and all of us struggle to sit the trot well. I'm hoping tbe Squish pad will help disipate some of my stiffneeses makining my non- grand prix seat more accommodating for my horse. If he's more comfortable, I don't think he'll be as prone to brace his back against my stiff seat, so it's a win-win!
I would love to try one of these for my one-eyed, asymmetrical wonder of a boy, who is very sensitive and often travels with a lot of tension in his back!
I ride English pleasure so my horse tends to trot very big. I found it helpful to use a squish pad to relieve her back and help with her motion; however i currently use my trainer’s squish pad as I do not have my own.
My horse is quite sensitive and has been a challenge to keep comfortable under saddle. I’m also looking to find some support as we move up in our training. The pad is a win-win for both of us.
The difference is there. I think the shock absorption is mutually beneficial to both the horse and rider.
I could see a difference between the regular pad and the squish pad in that it seemed more harmonious with the squish pad. My horse and I could definitely benefit as she is a former broodmare who is hard to fit and this would adjust to her confirmation and give us a better ride.
My gelding has very long withers and it is difficult to find the perfect pad and saddle combination that works for him. I love the idea of being able to shim and have the open withers option.
My mare has surprisingly big, bouncy gaits for a dinky little Arabian, so I'd love to try this. The pad is quite unobtrusive, too, which is nice if you have a smaller horse.
I have a pretty fussy and sensitive horse. At this time, I cannot afford a custom fitted saddle. I think this pad would help keep him more comfortable and happy.
Over the years I have used several varieties of total fit shoulder relief girths and the wide strirrup leathers. I find they work to improve horse and rider effort. Based on past experience for performance, I know the new pad will improve horse and rider comfort whether I have a good eye to see it in such a short video comparison.
My 18.2 guy has a giant trot that I’m sure would benefit greatly from the open channel and shock absorption!
I actually saw a very noticeable difference in the side by side video with and without the pad, and I’m all for anything that makes me and my horses more comfortable! Looks like a really great pad!
Having recently purchased the western version of this pad I KNOW how much of a difference it makes to the comfort of both my and my horses backs.
I ride endurance and think this may make the miles easier on both my OTSTB and myself.
I'm starting a green horse in Endurance this year, and I think a Squish pad will reduce his general fatigue when carrying a rider. I'd love to try it out!
Yes it helps a person absorb the shock and-have a quieter seat , which will help me at 73 with arthritis.
The muscles of the back of both, horse and rider seemed more relaxed with positive effect on positioning and movements. I‘d like that for my horse, too
It seems the SQUISH Pad provides a softer, more comfortable connection between the horse’s back and the rider’s seat!
My OTTBs have very sensitive backs and I find it VERY hard to sit their canters, this pad would defintiely help keep their backs protected and myself to sit in the saddle!
This pad would definitly make a positive difference for the horse I ride!
I think this pad would really benefit my high wither horses!
I would love to try a squish pad for my horse as I have sharp seat bones and this may soften the feel from my seat in the saddle.
I have a degree of crookedness due to scoliosis and past spinal fractures; I think the shock absorption of the squish pad might help mitigate my shortcomings when riding my horses.
Regular pad ride seemed a bit more bouncy compared to Squish pads smooth connection. I would LOVE TO win one of these for my hard to fit Arab. LOVE ALL YOUR PRODUCTS.
I feel like the Squish pad helped to minimize the amount of movement of the saddle and made for a more secure saddle fit. I would imagine this would be much more comfortable for the horse which would translate to better range of back motion which would feel better for the rider.
I have a young horse with a big canter and it’s very hard to sit to. He’s been getting bigger and a little more wild this winter and it’s just hard to keep him together. I think this lad would help me sit better in the canter and maybe help him relax more
My horse has a sensitivity back & struggles with free movement with hunt seat tack. I feel like the squish saddle pad with help her with her under saddle.
My horse has a very wide back so I think this would greatly improve his comfort when saddled.
The trot looked a bit smoother to sit and I can imagine this is a good thing for the horses back and the rider. Having just had back surgery, I think this would be a great thing to help make rides more comfortable.
The horse seemed to move more free and the rider seemed less bouncy. My horse has a huge bouncy trot that kills my back and probably doesn't help his. I'd love to try this pad and see if it'd help us. Love that you guys are coming out with new products!
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I’d love to try it! My horses are quite sensitive and I think I would be able to tell right away if it worked for them.
Unfortunately our saddle fitter is only able to come to us twice a year. I think the squish pad will help keep our horses more consistently comfortable between saddle fittings by helping to keep the pressure on the horses backs more evenly distributed. Added bonus is the ability to add shims - if panels start to get uneven between fittings I can work remotely with our saddle fitter to keep saddles balanced between fittings.
I think that this pad could really help with my horses comfort on her back and spine by reducing compression!
I have a super sensitive warm blood that gets very frustrated when my saddle shifts. I think this would help me in my transitions to stay close and for my saddle to find some grip to stay with him during his transitions.
I have an OT Arab that has never been really comfortable even though I have tried many pads, he has had chiro and saddle fittings. I think freeing his spine would help him immensely and it would be even better as I would feel him relax.
I would love the opportunity to try the squish pad on my hunter! I’m an adult amateur with not the best sitting terror and my horse it’s so forgiving, but I’d love to make it more comfortable for both of us!