ThinLine®

ThinLine Technology How Tack and Saddle Pads Function

Most equine products work on a compression basis.

They compress then spring back bouncing the rider, or like gel, move away from pressure and create sheer (movement) for the rider. What makes ThinLine unique is its technology. ThinLine is an open-cell foam which moves shock, weight, and heat laterally across the pad. Beginning as a liquid, microscopic cells are poured into a mold then polarized so each cell lies end to end creating a tunnel. Another layer is poured on top and polarized in a new direction, this process is repeated hundreds of times creating a honey comb matrix allowing impact and heat to move laterally like rings of water when you throw a stone into a quiet pond.

ThinLine’s unique texture, strength and suppleness

Allow it to flex and stretch over high withers, around bones, splints, girth or saddle pressure points without bottoming out e.g. reducing the amount of ThinLine in the area with the highest need of protection.

When warmed to body temperature ThinLine products will conform to the horses back, leg or girth area supporting tendons, muscles and relieving pressure on crowns, noses and girth areas. When returned to room temperature 75F, it returns to its original shape. The life span of this process is typically 7-9 years.

Non Slip – No Impact – No Dirt – No Water – No Heat – No Skin Diseases – No Pressure

Superior Shock Absorption – Click on left images for short videos

ThinLine is the most shock absorptive material on the market. See how to test it against your saddle pad:

Impact Protection in a Wafer Thin Product

Breathability

100% ThinLine products ventilate keeping tendons backs and girth areas cool increasing comfort and reducing the possibility of injury.

Augments Saddle Fit

The only pad recommended and vended by over 90% of UK certified Master Saddlers residing in the United States. ThinLine will not alter custom saddle fit but will aid in making the not so perfect fit better. ThinLine carries an entire line of shimming products designed by saddle fitters to create better saddle fit or to use for quick tack changes.

Strength and Suppleness

ThinLine has extremely high tensile strength it is thin, supple and strong. This is why we are able to sew it much like leather.

Anti-Microbial

All ThinLine products are infused with active USDA approved anti-fungal and anti-microbial agents rated USDA approved to remain active for 7 years. These agents allow for use on multiple horses. ThinLine products will aid in healthy skin reducing rain rot (scratches).

Protection

Protection is Always There: Unlike compression based foams ThinLine never bottoms out. (Stand on a piece of memory foam for an example)

Durability

7-10 years is the average life of a ThinLine saddle pad.

Drawbacks?

There are no known drawbacks to using ThinLine products. The only negative is that the products look so simple riders often wonder how it could do so much. This is why we offer a 30 day money back guarantee that you will see a difference in you and your horse. (please keep your receipt)

In addition to it’s unique method of distribution, ThinLine differs from traditional products.

Neoprene: ThinLine has never caused a skin reaction in horses, cools rather than heats.
Gel: ThinLine is lightweight, breathable, and will not move away from pressure points.
Leather: ThinLine is easier to clean and care for. ThinLine will not rub or gall.
Sheepskin Tack: ThinLine will not hold dirt or water. Provides similar non rub without the maintenance

See some of our range below

ThinLine or Ultra ThinLine For You and Your Horse?

Ultra ThinLine does everything ThinLine does but has an added benefit:

Ultra ThinLine reduces rider movement improving equitation and harmony between horse and rider.
Improves saddle fit for both custom or off the rack saddles.

Motion Detectors Show The Difference Ultra ThinLine Makes To Equitation.

Motion detectors were placed on riders. Riders of differing levels rode in a plain cotton pad or a Cotton Comfort Pad with Ultra ThinLine. Measurements were taken at the trot and canter. The grid shows the average movement.

Ultra ThinLine is the only product demonstrated by independent testing agencies to reduce rider movement and thereby improve rider equitation. Results are similar for all levels of riding.

ThinLine is ¼” thick and makes horses happier and more willing to work by making them freer in the shoulder and encourage them to lift their backs. ThinLine is a good choice when first starting a horse, working a horse hard or for beginner riders. It has enough tensile strength to distribute weight evenly over areas where the saddle may not fit perfectly.

The only real difference between ThinLine and Ultra ThinLine is thickness. But, because of the technology behind ThinLine the change in thickness makes these two pads ride and perform differently.

Ultra ThinLine is 3/16” thick and is a performance enhancing product for the rider and the horse. It still offers shock absorption and comfort for the horse, but, with this pad, the rider feels more of the effect. Ultra ThinLine noticeably reduces lower back and thigh movement, allowing the rider to sit gaits with less effort and achieve a more stable position in the saddle. The result is a quieter ride with increased effectiveness of the seat and increased communication with the horse through a closer contact feel. Ultra ThinLine is endorsed by spinal surgeons for riders with sore backs and endorsed by top professionals and competitors for better performance both for the horse and the rider. It is sold by over 95% of Master Saddlers in the USA.

ThinLine Benefits

ThinLine moves impact at a rapid rate.
It distributes saddle and rider pressure further than other products.
Will not compress (bottom out).
Ventilates to keep muscles from overheating.
Stabilizes the saddle allowing the horse to do more with more comfort and confidence.

Both pads help both horse and rider at the same time:

ThinLine is more focused on Equine Back Protection
Ultra ThinLine is more focused on the nuances of good riding.
Both products have been reviewed as The Best Saddle Pad in multiple books and publications.

ThinLine is the only product endorsed by Surgeons, Veterinarians, Equine Chiropractors, Equine Massage Therapists, Master Saddlers and Riders in Every Equestrian Discipline.