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What is a Navajo saddle pad?
The TW Saddlery Navajo style saddle pad has a curved top line, designed for wither relief, fleece underlining, and comes in an attractive earth tone design/pattern that matches saddle colors. TW Saddlery’s custom designed contoured Navajo pad is lined with premium New Zealand wool, weighs approximately 4 lbs.
What is a double saddle blanket?
Like all saddle blankets, Navajo saddle blankets are intended to sit between a horse’s back and a saddle. Single saddle blankets fit neatly underneath the saddle, while double saddle blankets are folded in half lengthwise before use.
How much is a saddle pad?
For a single dressage pad, you’re looking at $510 or more. But the most expensive is the Doudou Shock Absorbing Pad that retails for an eye-watering $730 each.
Why do people use two saddle pads?
Trainers are having students ride with an extra ThinLine basic pad on days they are not under the watchful eye of their instructor. This keeps the horses from feeling too much additional noise. The second pad is taken off while in lessons or in the show ring when riders are more mindful of their aids.
What is the size of a Navajo saddle blanket?
Navajo saddle blankets typically come in two sizes: single saddle blankets and double saddle blankets. A single saddle blanket fits underneath a saddle without folding and usually is in the range of 30” square. Double saddle blankets are meant to be folded in half lengthwise before use and are roughly about 30” wide by 60” long.
What is a saddle blanket?
Unlike some kinds of vintage Navajo blanket weaving that adhered to similar patterns and styles (such as Chief’s blankets), saddle blankets are much more free-form in design, reflecting more clearly the inner artistic vision of the weaver.
Are Navajo rugs collectable?
These simple yet elegant navajo rugs are very collectable today especially some of the more simplistic designs. Single Saddle Blankets were roughly 30 inches square, and Double Saddle Blankets were of similar width, but about twice and long and were doubled over when in use to provide extra padding.