Roma Protek Saddle Pad with Lift Back
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Roma® Protek Saddle Pad With Lift Back Ultra-thin, lightweight cushioned comfort Protek pads are made from closed cell foam, which won't absorb moisture. They're molded to fit high up into the saddle channel to give protective cushioning while allowing the spine and withers to be free of pressure.
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Provides 1/2" lift to balance up the back of the saddle while avoiding additional pressure to the withers
Ultra-thin
Lightweight
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Black
E006268 BLK
651505
9329028179262
White
E006268 WHT
651504
9329028179255
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Excellent product.
My Thoroughbred has very high withers and this pad makes such a difference when riding. He likes it and I feel better about saddling him as he no longer is rubbed by the saddle or pad. Excellent quality as well.
March 2, 2019
Purchased
Best money I ever spent...
The least amount of money I have ever spent on my horse was to purchase this pad for my new jumping saddle. This was also the best money ever spent as my saddle now fits like a custom and you cannot even see the pad. Absolutely brilliant.
February 7, 2019
Purchased
Important for shallow backed horses
Fits my shallow mares back, allowing saddle to fit properly.
November 15, 2018
Purchased
Great Saddle lifter!
This worked great for my older pony. This gave enough lift to even out the saddle perfectly.
September 19, 2018
Purchased
Helps with saddle fit
It was delivered exactly as specified. It worked well to improve the fit of the saddle on my high withered thoroughbred.
August 14, 2018
Purchased
Works great!
My expectations were low. I lost my adjustable pad and needed something. I saw this, liked the price, half the price of the adjustable pad. I use it on the OTTB I am leasing. He needs more muscling on his top line and I need this pad until he gets there. As he develops the muscle, I may try a neutral pad for Its shock absorbing ability. he is a school horse and has several people riding him. He does hunter jumper and I am preparing him for endurance riding, so I am experimenting with pads and risers.
August 11, 2018
Purchased
July 4, 2018
Purchased
Just what I needed
This pad gives the right amount of lift. I had to ride with it a few times, and also needed to pull down the sides under the saddle, at the withers. Once it loosened up, and I was able to pull it closer to my horse's back, it worked like a dream.
May 16, 2018
Purchased
Very Effective
This worked effectively for lifting the back of my saddle and my horse seems very comfortable with this pad.
January 11, 2018
Purchased
Just what my horse and I needed
I have a middle aged TW mare that I ride regularly on trails, and for endurance she has a well developed top line, however, providing her maximum comfort under saddle is key to the prevention of injury and soreness. Focusing on the little things helps improve overall performance, safety, and the enjoyment of your ride together.
Reclining problem solved!
My Daughter's horse has a lower back (not sway back) so when she was riding she always looked like she had horrible posture and was in a reclined position. Her trainer suggested trying a riser pad, I ordered this pad and she has been using it with her saddle for the last two weeks and it has made a world of difference! Her riding has improved and it seems like her horse is happier during riding time as well.
I am very pleased with saddle pad.
I am very happy with the function of this saddle pad. When I saw it I worried about it having enough lift in the back or the saddle. It does and I am extremely pleased with this pad. I have been using it for about 3 weeks now Durability is an unknown right now.
Bought for someone and she loves it
The girl I bought it for said her horse was comfortable with no sore back. She did a weekend ride in the Mts. and her horse was fine.Her horse is 20 and sway back and went our for three days in a row.One ride was 6 hours long.
pretty good
I like this pad because it does lift the saddle in the back and thats what i needed. My horse seems to like it as well but when i pulled it out of the box it was already somewhat dirty. It also feels super cheap but it has worked well so far.
Exactly what I needed
My horse has built up his shoulder muscles to the point that the saddle was tilting back, so I had to buy a lift pad to lift the back of the saddle. I like this one because of the wither relief...it conforms to the shape of the saddle and doesn't put pressure on him. I've only used it a few times so far, but he, and I, immediately noticed a difference. I recommend this pad to anyone who's having the same problem.
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I have a english style barefoot saddle and would like a little more padding. Will this pad help in the area near the rear of my saddle?
BEST ANSWER: I bought this for my older quarterhorse who has a slight dip in his back. I use an English saddle for him. This pad made a big difference for him. I believe it provides support on the front and the rear.
BEST ANSWER: I bought this for my older quarterhorse who has a slight dip in his back. I use an English saddle for him. This pad made a big difference for him. I believe it provides support on the front and the rear.
Hello Pamela. I use this pad for extra lift off the withers with my hunter saddle. I suspect you are looking for a 'gel pad". They give a good cushion towards the back.
Yes I think it will definitely help in the rear, that is where it is most cushioned. I really like mine, and I show dressage with it all the time.
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My 17hh Warmblood has very high withers. Would this pad give support and lift on the withers? Could this be used instead of a lollipop pad?
A shopper
on Jan 5, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I like this pad better than a lollipop pad for lifting and relieving pressure off of high withers.
BEST ANSWER: I like this pad better than a lollipop pad for lifting and relieving pressure off of high withers.
While I have not used a lollipop pad, I have used and like the Protek lift back saddle pad. My 16/3 hh Percheron cross mare had high withers and the lift back on the Protek stabilized the cantle of saddle without adding additional height at the withers. Additionally, the pronounced central peak on the pad allows for proper placement and reduces slippage during long rides with multiple mountings from the ground.
It could be used as a lollipop pad, and it would also provide a little more padding up front, but it would not specifically lift & support the withers as well.
We use this pad on our Thoroughbred with very high withers as well, she and my daughter love it!! Should be great in place of your lollipop.
Yes I use it instead of a lollipop - I like it and it's held up well
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Length of this pad?
BEST ANSWER: At its longest point (toward the bottom side) it's 21 inches. Measuring the top or center (straight, not following the contour) it's 18 inches. I used it on a 16.5 Hanoverian with pronounced whithers and it worded great.
BEST ANSWER: At its longest point (toward the bottom side) it's 21 inches. Measuring the top or center (straight, not following the contour) it's 18 inches. I used it on a 16.5 Hanoverian with pronounced whithers and it worded great.
Weatherbeeta provided us with these dimensions. Please note all measurements are approximate:
I have an 18 inch seat English all purpose saddle. It fits the length of the seat with about an inch to spare.
This pad is approx. 18 and 1/2 inches long.
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Are both pads the same on the withers? In the picture the white one looks like it is cut out more? Is this the case, or just the view of the photo?
A shopper
on Jan 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hi I bought both and tossed the black one. Was originally looking for the white one. Finally got it.
BEST ANSWER: Hi I bought both and tossed the black one. Was originally looking for the white one. Finally got it.
Oo. Be sure it's not the identical to the black one. There is a different white one with no extra padding on the seat part. Kk.
Its just the picture. These run "small". I have a quarter horse and she dwarfed the pads I ordered and they were a large.
They are both the same. It is just the view of the picture. I have the white one and it works great!
I believe it's the photo. I purchased the white & it works great.
No. I'll try to find the one I'm talking about today for u kk
This is the identical pad in different colors.
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Is this pad intended to go over or under the saddle pad?
BEST ANSWER: The Roma Pad should be placed between the saddle and on top of your regular saddle pad.
BEST ANSWER: The Roma Pad should be placed between the saddle and on top of your regular saddle pad.
It goes on top of the saddle pad -- between your saddle and the saddle pad.
I use mine directly under the saddle and on top of the saddle pad!
Over the saddle pad and directly under the saddle
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I have a TN Walker who is older and has high withers. I can't seem to find a way to keep his saddle from slipping back. Would this help? I use a western saddle on him
BEST ANSWER: I'm not sure if i'm the best one to answer...we used it as a riser so that the rear part of the saddle on our quarter horse fit better-- it wasn't really a wither issue. I do think that it is somewhat "sticky" so if the slippage is minimal, then it might help. But overall, your best answer is probably to get someone who's really good with saddle fitting to see what is going on.
BEST ANSWER: I'm not sure if i'm the best one to answer...we used it as a riser so that the rear part of the saddle on our quarter horse fit better-- it wasn't really a wither issue. I do think that it is somewhat "sticky" so if the slippage is minimal, then it might help. But overall, your best answer is probably to get someone who's really good with saddle fitting to see what is going on.
The rise in the back would help but it is fit for English saddles. If you ride western it would only support the middle not the whole back where the saddle sits. I would look for a full back pad. If you can't find that use a foam cutout and 2 saddle pads. I haven't seen a rider pad for western saddles before.
You need a wither pad, not a liftback pad. The same maker makes a wither pad, it's about 1/2" high in front and about 1/4" in back
No, I do not think this will help it western saddle at all. You might want to try the reinsman tacky pad
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My horse is 25 years old and has always had very high withers, now his back is swayed too. What pad would best suit him? We ride mostly english/hunt seat. He is also an Arabian so his back is naturally a little shorter.
A shopper
on Feb 16, 2015
BEST ANSWER: It's really not about the pad. The best pad in the world will not compensate for an ill fitting saddle. My advice would be to have a qualified (and independent, as opposed to a rep for a specific brand of saddle) saddle fitter come and assess your tack. Badly fitted saddles can cause pain, behavioral issues and in some cases long term damage. Lift back (or other type) pads may change the center of balance for the rider but they will NOT correct a fundamental saddle fit problem; in fact, while they may seem to "cure" one problem they could cause another, perhaps worse one. So, find a qualified fitter. My horse is hard to fit and the saddle fitter I use was well worth the $150.00 consultation!
BEST ANSWER: It's really not about the pad. The best pad in the world will not compensate for an ill fitting saddle. My advice would be to have a qualified (and independent, as opposed to a rep for a specific brand of saddle) saddle fitter come and assess your tack. Badly fitted saddles can cause pain, behavioral issues and in some cases long term damage. Lift back (or other type) pads may change the center of balance for the rider but they will NOT correct a fundamental saddle fit problem; in fact, while they may seem to "cure" one problem they could cause another, perhaps worse one. So, find a qualified fitter. My horse is hard to fit and the saddle fitter I use was well worth the $150.00 consultation!
I have a very high withered Arab too but he is 14, it works great!! Worth the money, it is much easier to ride him on a flat seat!! I could tell the difference of how he moved after I started using this!! 100% worth the money!! Very nice quality!!
I bought the Roma Proteck saddle pad with lift back for my daughter's 24-year old paint because his back has dropped. It has leveled out his English saddle with the lift back and blends nicely into her white show pad.
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Can you use this pad on western saddles?
BEST ANSWER: I do not know enough about western saddles to know how it would affect their fit/balance, but I can say that this pad is specifically designed to fit an English all purpose or hunt seat saddle. I would think there would be a better choice for a western saddle.
BEST ANSWER: I do not know enough about western saddles to know how it would affect their fit/balance, but I can say that this pad is specifically designed to fit an English all purpose or hunt seat saddle. I would think there would be a better choice for a western saddle.
I ordered a large for my Quarter Horse. This large is SMALL... I personally felt it wasn't going to work for me. I ended up ordering the Toklat pad...
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Will this work with the Down Under Australian Stock Saddle?
BEST ANSWER: Here are the measurements to see if it will work with your saddle. The sides of the pad need to be wide enough to rest on your horse's back muscles along either side of his spine, directly underneath the saddle panels. If it's not wide enough, then the tops of the saddle panels will partially squish it up into the gullet channel.
BEST ANSWER: Here are the measurements to see if it will work with your saddle. The sides of the pad need to be wide enough to rest on your horse's back muscles along either side of his spine, directly underneath the saddle panels. If it's not wide enough, then the tops of the saddle panels will partially squish it up into the gullet channel.
I'm not sure. It is molded to fit up Dee an English saddle - I know it wouldn't work with my Western saddle.
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What is the length of this pad?
BEST ANSWER: It is not very long. It fits my all 17.5" Thornhill Trainer saddle perfectly so it is about the same length as an all purpose English saddle.
BEST ANSWER: It is not very long. It fits my all 17.5" Thornhill Trainer saddle perfectly so it is about the same length as an all purpose English saddle.
This pad is 18 1/4" long.
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How long is this pad?
BEST ANSWER: Well it is highly contoured, so I will answer by saying first that it fits perfectly under my 18" long saddle (pommel to cantle) with a bit on each end to spare, just like I wanted.
BEST ANSWER: Well it is highly contoured, so I will answer by saying first that it fits perfectly under my 18" long saddle (pommel to cantle) with a bit on each end to spare, just like I wanted.
It measures exactly 17.5" from the top.
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Is this good to use with a treeless saddle for a little lift off the spine?
A shopper
on Feb 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: i don't see why not. Reason why I prefer its padding is same width throughout. No thicker, then all of a sudden thin. To me those can cause pressure dictated by human posture, balance differences, horses tend to compensate, most don't notice...
BEST ANSWER: i don't see why not. Reason why I prefer its padding is same width throughout. No thicker, then all of a sudden thin. To me those can cause pressure dictated by human posture, balance differences, horses tend to compensate, most don't notice...
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Is there one for western style?
A shopper
on Aug 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I love the lift back pad. My OTTB has very high withers and this has really helped her. I use it under an Aussie saddle so I'm sure it would be fine under a western saddle.
BEST ANSWER: I love the lift back pad. My OTTB has very high withers and this has really helped her. I use it under an Aussie saddle so I'm sure it would be fine under a western saddle.
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Can it be used with Western saddles as well?
BEST ANSWER: I haven't tried it with a western saddle - my guess is no - the lift pad is smaller than a western saddle lift pad would be.
BEST ANSWER: I haven't tried it with a western saddle - my guess is no - the lift pad is smaller than a western saddle lift pad would be.
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Does this item have an over sized shipping charge on it?
BEST ANSWER: No, it does not.
BEST ANSWER: No, it does not.
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I have a horse that just got acupuncture. He seems to be sensitive on the left side more toward the back hip area. The vet suggested that the saddle could be the problem. I would agree due to the old out dated equipment that the mounted patrol uses. I am going to be purchasing my own personal tack in the next couple of weeks. Would this pad give comfort toward the back part of the saddle?
BEST ANSWER: It might. Or the plain one (no added rise)one might work better, as this one is to raise the back end of the saddle, which might end up pinching his withers in front by pushing the front end down. You may need to have a saddle fitted to him if he is that uncomfortable - not necessarily a custom, but one with a tree that works for him. Try to find a certified saddle fitter in your area, that's how I ended yup buying this pad and it helped.
BEST ANSWER: It might. Or the plain one (no added rise)one might work better, as this one is to raise the back end of the saddle, which might end up pinching his withers in front by pushing the front end down. You may need to have a saddle fitted to him if he is that uncomfortable - not necessarily a custom, but one with a tree that works for him. Try to find a certified saddle fitter in your area, that's how I ended yup buying this pad and it helped.
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