Scalloped Shoulder shims fill in the dip at the shoulder
Long Scalloped Shoulder Shim fills in the dip at the shoulder and along the
spine.
Dip and atrophy alone the spine
placement of the
full front lift
Another great creation by Tom the Shim Mister!
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Shoulder Bridge combination:
Foremost
of the bridge pads is the Shoulder Bridge used to fill the pocket at the
base of the withers and behind the scapula to mid back for horses with a
pronounced shoulder pocket and prominent withers. Encased in black spandex,
the foam inserts vary from ½ to 1½ with the bottom and trailing
edges tapered to reduce pressure lines. The most effective placement of the
Shoulder Bridge is on top of a thin pad or directly against the horse with
the tapered edges facing the animal.
Price starting at $60.00 1/2" and 3/4 "
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Shim
shows dip
 
shows dip area
shim placement
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Long
Shoulder Bridge:
The
shoulder bridge shim
is six inches longer than the standard Shoulder Bridge and useful
for the
older horse with a significantly dropped back. Encased in black spandex, the
foam inserts
vary from ½ to 1½ with the bottom and trailing edges tapered
to reduce pressure lines. The most
effective placement of the Shoulder
Bridge is on top of a thin pad or directly against the horse
with the
tapered edges facing the animal.
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to see large photo
Price starting at $69.00 for 1/2" and 3/4 "
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ENGLISH BRIDGE:
The English Bridge pad is intended to fill the hollow at mid back, thus
equalizing pressure the full length of the tree. Encased in black spandex,
the foam inserts vary from ½ to 1½ thick. Front, back and bottom edges are
tapered to provide a transition without pressure lines
The most effective
placement of the English Bridge is on top of a thin pad or directly against
the horse with the tapered edges facing the animal.
click to see large photo
Price starting at $60.00 1/2" and 3/4 " |
WESTERN BRIDGE: The
Western Bridge Pad is cut larger than its English cousin to accommodate
the larger western tree. The Western Bridge pad is intended to fill the
hollow at mid back, thus equalizing pressure the full length of the tree.
Encased in black spandex, the foam inserts vary from ½ to 1½
thick. Front, back and bottom edges are tapered to provide a transition
without pressure lines The
most effective placement of the Western Bridge is on top of a thin pad or
directly against the horse with the tapered edges facing the animal.
click to see large photo
Price starts at $60.00 for 1/2" and 3/4 " Foam. |
Scalloped Full
Front Lift and Full Rear Lift.
The
Full Front lift is not intended as a bridge pad but rather as a lift for
the front of the saddle without creating a bridging condition.
This pad is useful for the horse that is built a little downhill or
has a deep scapula pocket that extends past mid-back to the hip. Encased
in black spandex, the foam inserts vary from ½ to 1 thick. The
bottom and back edges are tapered to provide a transition without pressure
lines.
Prices start at $70.00-$150.00
1/2" and 3/4 " Foam.
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When tracing your saddle an old sheet or inexpensive fabric can be used.
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SHIM USAGE:
Shoulder pads
and front shims are used to fill voids under the tree
caused by atrophied
muscle, asymmetry and mutton withers.
A
FULL FRONT LIFT is used to raise or pivot the saddle in front.
A FULL REAR LIFT is used to raise or
pivot the saddle in the rear.
Center Shims
and Bridge pads are for low spots or dipped backs
Rear Shims
are for hollows under the rear of the saddle
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