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Back Pain (In The Butt)
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Nothing frustrates horse owners and
veterinarians like back pain in horses.
Because of the wide variety of causes—
as well as the wide variety of clinical
signs and therapeutic options—back
soreness in horses can be a diagnostic
challenge and a treatment dilemma.
Some veterinarians say that back pain
due to hock lameness, poor saddle fit,
and behavioral issues are all myths.
Others insist that certain disciplines, rider
imbalance, ill-fitting tack, poor
conformation, unsatisfactory shoeing, lack
of conditioning and even poorly fitting
blankets can all lead to soreness in the
back, proving just how challenging
diagnosis and treatment can be.
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How To Prevent Equine Back Pain
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Strength Training- Incorporate into your regular training
program exercises that will strengthen and maintain the health
of the horse’s back without a rider on board.
Be a Fit, Flexible and Balanced Rider- Developing core
muscle balance should be a goal for any serious rider. Upper
level riders have a well developed set of core stabilizing
muscles. This usually comes about through many hours in the
saddle with a variety of horses.
¤  In addition to core balance, rider flexibility and
suppleness need to be maintained. Incorporating flexibility
and strengthening exercises into everyday routines should
be a goal of every rider.
Saddle Fit- The saddle and its proper placement are key
factors in maintaining a healthy back. Enough cannot be said
concerning the proper fit of the most important piece of
Check out this Horse Holistic “How To
equipment, the saddle.
Massage Your Horse” Youtube video Here
Regular Massage- Massage is one of the most effective
modalities for relieving sore or tight muscles. Learn how to
perform some basic equine massage strokes and perform
them regularly on your horse’s back. Remember, healthy
muscle tissue does not hurt.
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Why ThinLine®?
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ThinLine® provides a unique tack technology for horses and riders. Their supple, light weight, breathable shock
absorbing foam has multiple benefits for horse and rider, including: helping to reduce rider movement, protecting
the horses back, and creating a better saddle fit. Thinline® pads increases performance in how horses lift their
backs, and riders will sit closer, quieter, and be able to do more with lighter aids.
ThinLine® pads are different from other pads because they incorporate a unique, open cell technology that moves
shock, weight and heat laterally along the pad without compressing. The result is 90% shock absorption.
The trademarked open cell technology also makes ThinLine® horse tack 100% breathable so heat and moisture
are not trapped under the saddle and because ThinLine® doesn’t compress or slip, pressure points created by
movement or position changes in the saddle are eliminated.
Watch the “What is ThinLine®?” video Here
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ThinLine® Technology
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ThinLine® products utilize open-cell foam technology
and foam that enables its products to absorb shock,
breathe and never bottom out or squish down.
ThinLine’s® honey comb matrix technology allows
impact heat and pressure to move like rings of water
when you throw a stone into a quiet pond.
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In a saddle pad, the impact of the rider is moved out
from under the saddle and never back into the horse’s or
riders' spine.
Why is open-cell/honey comb matrix technology
superior to gel and memory foam/neoprene?
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Gel is hot, heavy and when pressure is applied, the gel will
move away and leave the area unprotected.
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Memory foam and neoprene compresses when pressure or
weight are added thus making it inoperable. Once the weight
is lifted it expands. To the riding world this means it bottoms
out when needed and actually moves the rider away from the
horse when released.
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ThinLine® Benefits (to name a few)
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Superior Shock Absorption (protection). ThinLine® is the only
product with enough, (90%) shock absorption, to make a
measurable difference in protection for horses and riders.
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Moves shock laterally, rather back up into the riders spine.
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Keep horses and riders backs sound and pain free.
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Make horses gaits easier to sit.
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Develop better communication between seat and horse.
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Custom molding texture, non slip. Creates a custom fit, every time.
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Durability and breathability.
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Improve and create saddle fit.
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Reduction of rider movement, thus reducing lower back flexion for
the rider.
Easy to clean, antifungal material.
ThinLine® is the ONLY saddle pad endorsed by Spinal Surgeon
for healthy backs both as a therapy and as a preventative
measure.
Riders who start young in a ThinLine® have healthier backs as
they age.
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ThinLine® Products-English & Western
Saddle Pads
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ThinLine® Products-Saddle Fitting Pads
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ThinLine® Products-Horse Tack
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ThinLine® Products-Tack For Riders
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Non-slip stirrup wrap
Bareback Pad
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ThinLine® Products-Horse Boots
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Praise for ThinLine® Products
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“I LOVE these boots! I wanted something to replace my fleece lined boots
that would reduce the amount of heat I felt of my horses legs when removing
the boots. After using these boots, her legs are half as hot as with the fleece.
They also fit like a glove and don't allow any dirt to work it's way in
between the skin and boot, so they seem more comfortable for her to wear..
Highly Recommend giving these a try if you are concerned about
overheating your horses tendons during training!”-Elle
“I bought this half pad after my sheepskin pad was ruined in the wash. I needed one due to a not-soperfectly fitting saddle and decided on this one. It had made such a difference! My 22 year old
gelding has very animated gaits and I can easily last much longer sitting his trot with this pad then I
was able to before. He moves with a lot more energy then before as well! Ever since I started using
this pad, I've been having to hold him back in the canter or gallop. I bought the medium in black to fit
my black 17 inch general purpose and dressage saddles, and the fit is great! It also conforms to the
horse and saddle during use.”-Peppermint15
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More ThinLine® Love
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“My favorite reins-Rode in these a
few times and I can only say WOW.
Great feel and communication
between horse and ride and the
leather is great. My hands never slip
with these and they have helped me
to become a softer rider!!”-Jumper
“I wouldn't ride my mare without this pad! I have a
mare with a very sensitive back. She's had the vet/
chiro etc. and her saddle fitter suggested this pad.
I've had it for over 4 years, never washed it, and
used it for every single ride. At first, I didn't think I
would use it in competition because it is black, but
there was such a remarkable difference the one
time that I didn't use it that I wouldn't ever ride her
without it again.”-VTeventgal
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Ready to Test Your Knowledge?
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Simply click on the below link to be redirected to our short quiz.
Quiz Link: ThinLine® Quiz
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