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A saddle pad for a western saddle
A western pad is a thick saddle blanket for western riding that serves as a cushion between the western saddle and the horse . To protect the pad, leather strips are sewn onto the saddle at possible chafing points. The pad also protects the saddle from sweat and compensates for minor errors in the saddle's fit.
