First of all I would like to start off to note that I am not a one time use and wash person, I don't have the amount of saddle pads for that or the time to spend washing clothes.
The other day I was preparing for the schooling show at the barn I board my horse at and I noticed how dirty my saddle pad was. I remember my old trainer consistently ask me if I wore dirty clothes or especially dirty underwear. I would always reply no and so she asked me if I would want my horse wearing dirty clothes...well of course not. She would then show me my saddle pad and I would see how disgusting and caked dirt/mud would be on that thing. Gross!
I ask all of you to take a look under your saddle pad after riding and see how dirty it is or isn't and decide if you would like that rubbing on your back. Caked on dirt can irritate your horse's skin and create uneven pressure points. This irritation can lead to back sores and possible subluxations. Plus it can give you a good indication how your saddle is sitting and wearing on your horse with you on it. Just take a look. We owe a lot more to our horses to give them the courtesy of a clean saddle pad since we prefer to wear clean clothes ourselves.
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