A saddle pad may be shaped to fit neatly under the saddle and may have ties or hook and loop fastener tabs that attach to a D-ring on the saddle and help keep it in place while riding. These tabs or ties go on the top side, not against the horse.
Place the saddle pad or blanket on the horse’s back positioning it forward over the withers and sliding it back into place. This ensures that the hair on the horse’s back lies flat beneath the pad and saddle. Make sure the blanket or pad is even on both sides.
