Cashel Swayback English Saddle Cushion Pad - 0.75" to 1.5" Graduated Foam Support
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Coverage: ~2″ longer & wider than your saddle skirt, 1–2″ showing front and back (most are 30×30 or 32×32). Thickness: ½″ show, ¾″ all-around, 1″+ roping. Mutton withers → straight; high withers → contoured.
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- Vendor: Cashel
Product description
Fill the Hollow So Your English Saddle Sits Right
Best for: English riders with a swaybacked horse looking for a cushion pad that fills the dip so the saddle stays off the shoulder and loin.
The Cashel Swayback English Saddle Cushion Pad is made to fill the hollow on a swaybacked horse's back. When a saddle bridges over that dip, it tends to bear down at the shoulder and loin; this pad builds up the middle so the saddle isn't sitting on those areas.
It's graduated: 1 1/2 inches thick at the center, tapering to 3/4 inch at the front and rear, so the extra height lands where the back drops away. Cashel makes its swayback pads from the same foam as its original Cushion pads, and retail listings describe this one as non-slip and shock-absorbing.
The pad measures 23 x 26 inches and comes in black. Ride it directly on the horse or over a thin pad, then set your saddle on top as usual.
Why Riders Choose the Cashel Swayback Pad
- Graduated thickness — 1 1/2 inches at the center, 3/4 inch at the front and rear.
- Fills the swayback hollow — helps keep the saddle from sitting on the shoulder and loin.
- Cashel cushion foam — the same foam as Cashel's original Cushion pads.
- Non-slip — helps keep the saddle from sliding forward.
- Flexible setup — use it next to the horse or on top of a thin pad.
Specifications
| Brand | Cashel |
|---|---|
| Material | Cashel cushion foam |
| Dimensions | 23" x 26" |
| Thickness | 1 1/2" center, 3/4" front and rear |
| Color | Black |
| Saddle type | English |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know if my horse needs a swayback pad?
If your English saddle touches at the front and back but leaves a gap under the middle, it is bridging over a dip. The Cashel Swayback English Saddle Cushion Pad is built to fill that hollow. A saddle fitter can confirm whether the dip is the cause.
Q: Can I use it with my regular saddle pad?
Yes. It is designed to be ridden next to the horse or on top of a thin pad, so you can keep a light pad underneath if you prefer.
Q: Will it fit under my saddle?
The pad is 23 x 26 inches. Before you ride, set it under your saddle and check that the thickest part sits under the hollow of the back and the pad lies flat front to back.
Cashel Swayback English Saddle Cushion Pad - 0.75" to 1.5" Graduated Foam Support
