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[madcowmuramatsu]

Can anyone explain to me the difference between a Thinline and an Ultra Thinline?

Aside from charging more, their website makes the distinction clear as mud.

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[foalstory]

COTH has some great posts on it. I'd repeat them but it's all muddled in my head too now :P been a while since I looked into those pads.

and of course I can't find it in COTH right now.argh

I *think* the ultra was considered better for dressage, the regular one better for jumping. I think there's less 'bounce' for the rider in the ultra, which helps with sitting trot. The regular one gives more cushion for post-jump impact.

[madcowmuramatsu]

Thanks!

Wouldn't it be nice if they...you know...INCLUDED that somewhere on their website?

[foalstory]

heh. too easy!

I just read through their descriptions again and I'll confirm what I said above is correct - at least from what I learned on CoTH :)

you'll also notice that their 'riders with sore back' section ONLY lists the Ultra pads. so yeah, less bounce, more feel, more contact.

[anonymous]

ThinLine pads (1/4 inch thick) provide the most impact protection available in a saddle pad. Because it truly absorbs shock (instead of compressing and springing energy back to the horse and rider like our competitors) this pad works wonders on horses with very stiff or sore backs, joints, etc. giving them the comfort they need to perform and stay happy with their jobs

[madcowmuramatsu]

Thanks for finding that! (I obviously couldn't!)