Impact Gel Set-Back Pad: Designed for Shoulder Freedom, Balance & Better Saddle Fit
Impact Gel Set-Back Pad: Designed for Shoulder Freedom, Balance & Better Saddle Fit
When saddle fit isn’t quite right, performance suffers—and so does your horse. The Impact Gel Set-Back Pad is specially designed to solve one of the most common fit challenges in athletic horses: restriction through the shoulders and imbalance caused by saddle positioning.
Built for horses with well-developed shoulders, sway backs, or dropped toplines, this pad helps create a level, balanced fit from front to back while dramatically improving freedom of movement.
Engineered for Athletic Horses With Powerful Shoulders
The Set-Back Pad was created specifically for horses with strong, developed shoulders that often get restricted under traditional saddle pads.
Instead of placing bulk directly at the shoulder, the Set-Back design lifts the bars of the saddle tree just behind the shoulders, allowing the saddle to sit in a more correct, balanced position.
The result:
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Proper saddle fit from front to back
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Reduced pressure on the shoulders and withers
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Freer shoulder movement
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Increased comfort, agility, and performance
When the saddle fits correctly, your horse can finally move the way they’re built to move—freely and without restriction.
Built to Solve Real Saddle Fit Problems
While this pad is ideal for athletic, broad-shouldered horses, it’s also an excellent solution for horses with sway backs or dropped toplines.
In these cases, the Set-Back Pad helps by:
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Lifting the saddle off the withers
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Raising the mid-back area to create a level saddle position
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Helping prevent the saddle from rocking or bridging
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Supporting horses whose toplines have changed with age or conditioning
This makes it a versatile option for both performance horses and horses with more challenging or changing conformation.
Smart Build-Up Placement for Better Balance
What makes the Set-Back Pad unique is its rear-positioned build-up design.
The padded section is placed farther back on the pad—behind the shoulder instead of directly on it—which allows the saddle to settle naturally without interfering with movement.
Build-Up Details:
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1/2” felt material in the raised section
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Build-up dimensions: 5.5” x 8.5” x 7.5”
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Overall thickness: approximately 1.25”
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Pad width: 30” wide
This strategic construction helps stabilize the saddle while improving overall balance and comfort.
Gel + Felt Construction for Performance & Protection
Like all Impact Gel saddle pads, the Set-Back Pad combines gel technology with felt/wool materials to deliver both shock absorption and structural support.
This combination helps:
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Absorb impact during movement
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Disperse pressure across a wider surface area
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Maintain consistent saddle balance
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Support long-term comfort during work or competition
It’s built for riders who need both correction and performance in one pad.
Key Benefits of the Impact Gel Set-Back Pad
✔ Lifts saddle off and behind the shoulders
✔ Frees shoulder movement for better stride and agility
✔ Helps prevent soreness caused by shoulder restriction
✔ Corrects saddle balance on sway-backed or dropped topline horses
✔ Contour-cut spine design for maximum fit and clearance
✔ Durable gel + felt construction for everyday use
Designed for Better Movement, Every Ride
When a saddle interferes with shoulder movement, it doesn’t just affect comfort—it limits performance. The Impact Gel Set-Back Pad is designed to remove that restriction so your horse can move more naturally, efficiently, and confidently.
Whether you’re training, competing, or working long days in the saddle, better fit means better results.
Upgrade Your Saddle Fit Today
Give your horse the freedom to move without restriction and the support needed for a properly balanced saddle.
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