Saddle Pads

I stock primarily black with either sympanova or sheepskin bottoms in Universal, Endurance, Roma/Veneto, Buttera, and Torino models. Occasionally I have another color or wool bottom, but for those or custom sizing, I will have to order from Italy so expect some delay although they will put smaller items like pads in with saddle shipments as they fit.

People sometimes ask what kind of pad they need for their Ghost. My answer is that you don't need a super built up pad like some other treeless because the panels provide spine clearance and additional weight distribution, but this doesn't mean a thin English cotton is sufficient. I like a pad with wither contour, ability to tie into the gullet, and some insert so the support area is thicker than the spine.

A European Ghost dealer, Camilla Birch, got these results from a pressure scan with and without a pad, in this case a Ghost pad with a 1cm insert and sympanova bottom. We've had even better results with Vella and Sheepskin bottoms.