Divine Spine
What does that mean? We have created a special saddle pad that relieves pressure along your horse’s spine. These custom beautiful wool saddle pads have a pressure relieving channel along the spine and 100% merino sheep’s fleece underside to protect your horse’s back. Whether you compete, do ranch work all day, or enjoy a nice trail ride, these pads will keep your horse comfortable all day! We can customize the padding to fit the trickiest backs, from sway back to hollow shoulders, we have you covered. Proudly made in the USA!
How it all began
As an equine Bodyworker, I see sore backs. A lot. In searching for a better western saddle pad solution, I found that there are no good pad designs that incorporate spinal clearance within the pad. Taking a cue from the English riding world, I developed a pad that incorporates appropriate padding with no contact along the spine of the horse. To understand why this is important, we need to examine the design of the typical western saddle. Western saddles have a gullet in about the first third of the front of the saddle. Then about under the front of the seat and all the way to the back of the skirt, there is no gullet. The weight bearing portion of the saddle (where you sit) lays against the horse’s back. With a traditional western pad, the pad also lays against the spine. This creates pressure along the spine. And with it much soreness. The proper weight bearing structure of the horse should be the muscles and not the spine. Putting direct pressure along the spine can exacerbate all kinds of issues such as kissing spine and arthritis. With this in mind, Divine Spine was born!
What People Are Saying
“I just have to tell you something. I think it’s incredible. Ever since I got your saddle pad my horse has settled down very nicely and now she’s walking!!!! My theory is that she’s always been in pain to some degree and its seems that she’s figured out her back isn’t being hurt anymore. I’m absolutely thrilled and so glad I bought your saddle pad!! Thank you for helping both myself and my horse!!!!”
— KB, Arizona
“My horse had developed a sore spot on his spine from the saddle lacing where the skirt comes together. This pad was the perfect solution! The spot is no longer tender and the swelling is gone after riding with this pad! Very pleased with my purchase.”