{"product_id":"tsf-english-squish-saddle-pad","title":"TSF English SQUISH Saddle Pad","description":"\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1658252592453\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1658252592453\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf-elm-center-md gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\" data-exc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English TSF SQUISH Pad is a next-generation saddle pad that uses science to improve horse \u0026amp; rider comfort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e - Helps even out pressure under your saddle on the horses back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpact Absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edampen the movements to make for a more comfortable ride for horse and rider. This softening is very obvious for horses or riders with sensitive backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine protection\u003c\/strong\u003e - Elevated channel built into the pad to keep the spine free and ventilated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWither clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e - Low, high or open wither configuration to allow wither clearance for any shape horse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dial in the fit of your saddle with a shim set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo sum it up in one sentence, it's one of those pieces of tack you have to try to understand how profound of a difference it makes. The soft feeling is so distinct, you will notice the ride improvement in the first minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove to know the finer details about the Squish Pad...? Read on below\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707434854352\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1707434854352\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WOW comes from the dampening gel foam and soft felt padding used to make the inner \"squish\" panels. Think of it like a \"squish sandwich\", where a soft layer of felt is held between two pieces of squishy gel foam. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe arrived at this\u003c\/span\u003e material composition by testing many viable materials with a BodiTrak pressure sensing mat, ultimately settling on this material make-up because it produces the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003elowest peak and average pressure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereadings compared to every other saddle pad we tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does the SQUISH Pad actually work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" data-key=\"heading\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707435071979\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"2\" data-id=\"1707435071979\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003ePressure Distribution\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707434829387\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1707434829387\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you place a saddle on the squishy panels, it sinks into the pad deeper at the highest pressure points. This characteristic of the squish panels works to fill in the gaps under the saddle to even out the pressure. In addition to the gel foam, the inner felt panels act as a diffuser to further even out saddle pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" data-key=\"heading\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707435218951\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"2\" data-id=\"1707435218951\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eImpact Absorption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707435186898\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1707435186898\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis might sound a little crazy, but the \"impact\" to a horse's back while riding is actually quite low... we know this because we measured it. Many brands attempt to solve impact absorption with dense impact foams and plastics, but they are solving the wrong problem. This is because the PSI exerted over a horse's back is typically only in the 2-4 PSI range (which is low). For perspective, an adult will exert over 10 PSI on the ground while walking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe data shows that the way to make a horse comfortable and protect against soreness is to dampen all the small movements under the saddle, similar to the shocks in your car that soak up all the imperfections in the road to make a smooth ride. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what the gel foam panels do. They dampen the movements to make for a more comfortable ride for horse and rider. This softening is very obvious for horses or riders with sensitive backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" data-key=\"heading\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707434677546\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"2\" data-id=\"1707434677546\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eSpine \u0026amp; Wither Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707434651533\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1707434651533\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery saddle fitter will agree that there should not be any pressure on a horse's spine or withers. The SQUISH Pad has two features that make sure your horse is safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the entire spine channel is elevated and open to keep the spine completely free and ventilated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, the front of the pad is built with an adjustable wither system that enables it to be setup in three configurations: low wither, high wither and wither freedom. This ensures the pad contours perfectly to your horse's unique topline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Heading\" data-key=\"heading\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707435324294\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-heading\" data-ver=\"2\" data-id=\"1707435324294\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-center\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"gf_gs-text-heading-2\"\u003eDial in the Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Image\" data-key=\"image\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707435313031\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-image\" data-ver=\"1.0\" data-id=\"1707435313031\" data-resolution=\"3000x3000\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-label=\"Text Block\" data-key=\"text-block\" data-atomgroup=\"element\" id=\"e-1707434481293\" class=\"element-wrap\" data-icon=\"gpicon-textblock\" data-ver=\"1\" data-id=\"1707434481293\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elm text-edit gf-elm-left gf_gs-text-paragraph-1\" data-gemlang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SQUISH Pad is compatible with shims, to allow for a more precise saddle fit - even if your saddle isn't fit perfectly to your horse. 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