Shoulder Bridge:  
Foremost of the bridge pads is the Shoulder Bridge used to fill the pocket at the base of the withers and behind the scapula to mid back for horses with a pronounced shoulder pocket and prominent withers. Encased in black spandex, the foam inserts vary from ½” to 1½” with the bottom and trailing edges tapered to reduce pressure lines. The most effective placement of the Shoulder Bridge is on top of a thin pad or directly against the horse with the tapered edges facing the animal.

  Cost is $40.00         click to see large photo

ENGLISH BRIDGE:  
The English Bridge pad is intended to fill the hollow at mid back, thus equalizing pressure the full length of the tree. Encased in black spandex, the foam inserts vary from ½” to 1½” thick. Front, back and bottom edges are tapered to provide a transition without pressure lines The most effective placement of the English Bridge is on top of a thin pad or directly against the horse with the 
tapered edges facing the animal.

Cost is $40.00          click to see large photo

Long Shoulder Bridge:  
The shoulder bridge shim is six inches longer than the standard Shoulder Bridge and useful for the older horse with a significantly dropped back. Encased in black spandex, the foam inserts vary from ½” to 1½” with the bottom and trailing edges tapered to reduce pressure lines. The most effective placement of the Shoulder Bridge is on top of a thin pad or directly against the horse with the tapered edges facing the animal.

   Cost is $50.00        click to see large photo

Full Front Lift:  The Full Front lift is not intended as a bridge pad but rather as a lift for the front of the saddle without creating a bridging condition.  This pad is useful for the horse that is built a little downhill or has a deep scapula pocket that extends past mid-back to the hip. Encased in black spandex, the foam inserts vary from ½” to 1” thick. The bottom and back edges are tapered to provide a transition without pressure lines.

Cost is $65.00         click to see large photo

WESTERN BRIDGE:  The Western Bridge Pad is cut larger than its English cousin to accommodate the larger western tree. The Western Bridge pad is intended to fill the hollow at mid back, thus equalizing pressure the full length of the tree. Encased in black spandex, the foam inserts vary from ½” to 1½” thick. Front, back and bottom edges are tapered to provide a transition without pressure lines The most effective placement of the Western Bridge is on top of a thin pad or directly against the horse with the tapered edges facing the animal.

Cost is $40.00       click to see large photo  

SHIM USAGE:

Shoulder pads and front shims are used to fill voids under the tree 
caused by atrophied muscle, asymmetry and mutton withers.

A FULL FRONT LIFT is used to raise or pivot the saddle in front.

A FULL REAR LIFT is used to raise or pivot the saddle in the rear.

Center Shims and Bridge pads are for low spots or dipped backs

Rear Shims are for hollows under the rear of the saddle

Bridge pads are available in black or white spandex. 
Foam inserts are available in ½”, ¾”, 1” and 1½” thickness. 
The bottom edges of foam inserts are tapered when their 
thickness exceeds ¾”, or upon request.

Care for saddles fit accessories:  Rinse the pads with clean water. Squeeze or roll but do not wring to remove excess water. Remove embedded hair with a lint roller or the sticky side of packaging tape. Avoid soaps, bleach, washing machines and dryers.