ThinLine
SaddlePads Provide Performance and Comfort
Good
for the horse, Good
for the rider...
ThinLine Pads are the only saddle pads recommended by spinal surgeons
(See The Rider’s Pain-Free Back by Dr. James Warson, Trafalglar
Square Publishing) for healthy riders. ThinLine also comes highly recommended
for horses. ThinLine products are used by F.E.I veterinarians, equine
chiropractors, and equine massage therapists including massage therapists
for the US Olympic team.
• Maximum Shock Absorption
• Exceptional Breathability
• Effective Anti-Microbial Protection
• Product Durability
• Improved Saddle-Fit
• Anti-Slip Defense
ThinLine
Technology
What is ThinLine Technology
Historically,
equine products work on a compression basis, meaning they compress then
spring back or, like gel, move away from pressure. What makes ThinLine
unique is its technology.ThinLine is an open-cell foam which moves shock,
weight, and heat laterally along the pad, boot, or girth. 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
in the mold and polarized in a new direction. In each ThinLine pad,
this process is repeated hundreds of times creating a honey comb matrix.
This structure allows ThinLine to move shock, heat, and weight laterally,
much like the ripple effect of throwing a stone into water. ThinLine
products also carry tensile strength so that pressure is actually distributed.
Behind every pressure point there is always a hollow point. ThinLine
products work to relieve pressure points by adding to the hollow points.
ThinLine’s
texture and suppleness allows the product to mold for a custom fit.
When warmed to body temperature by work and exercise, ThinLine products
will mold to the horses back, leg or girth area. When returned to room
temperature, ThinLine returns to its original shape, allowing ThinLine
products to mold every day and to every horse. The life span of this
process is typically 7-10 years. All ThinLine products are also infused
with active USDA approved anti-fungal and anti-microbial agents rated
to last 7-9 years. In addition to its unique method of distributing
shock, ThinLine differs from traditional products. Compared to neoprene,
ThinLine will not generate heat and has never caused a skin reaction
in horses. Unlike gel, ThinLine is lightweight, breathable, and will
not move away from pressure points. ThinLine is easier to clean and
care for than leather and its antifungal agents keep horses’ skin
healthy.
Thinline Product Features
Superior Shock Absorption
ThinLine technology makes it the most shock absorptive material on the
market. How to test it against your products: Drop a golf ball on your
pad. Drop a golf ball on a ThinLine pad. The golf ball will dead weight
on the ThinLine pad. This test may also be repeated with raw eggs. A
raw egg dropped on a ThinLine from as high as 12 feet will not break.
Try that on other pads!
Breathability
100% ThinLine products vent laterally across the pad.
No
Slip
In
addition to everything else it does, ThinLine saddle pads are the best
no slip products available. Add a ThinLine girth and your tack will
remain perfectly stable. Boots do not slip on horses legs, even when
traveling through water.
Does
Not Compromise Saddle Fit
The
only pad recommended and vended by over 80% of UK certified Master Saddlers
residing in the US. ThinLine works with custom saddles. Better yet,
ThinLine makes good fitting saddles a custom fit for every horse. ThinLine
carries a whole line of products designed by saddle fitters to create
better saddle fit.
Anti-Microbial
ThinLine
is infused with active anti-fungal, antimicrobial agents allowing use
on multiple horses. ThinLine products will aid in healthy skin reducing
rain rot.
Durability
7-10
years is the average life of a ThinLine product.