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Customer Reviews for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Roma's ProTek Wither Relief Pad has been a staple in every barn for over 20 years!One size fits most saddles.
Average Customer Rating:
(72 Reviews) 66
Rating breakdown 72 reviews
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
69 of 72(96%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Review 1 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
THis is a great pad to fill in the shoulders!
June 17, 2013
Bytwhiz
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
4
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5
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This is a very ligtweight pad. It fits over the wither for paddng and flls in my ol' girls shoulders.
Review 2 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Good lift, hard to keep put
May 31, 2013
BySpringySpaniel
fromAustin, TX
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
3
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5
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Review 3 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Great Back Riser Pad
May 28, 2013
ByMarmaturo
fromConnecticut
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
of
5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
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5
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Review 4 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Great relief pad
May 15, 2013
ByBesteHanX
fromSykesville, MD
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
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Review 5 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
All-Around Wonderful
April 24, 2013
ByRookieTrainer
fromBowling Green, OH
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
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As a rookie trainer, this was one of the best purchases I've ever made. I have a school horse that is a high-withered Standard/Arabian and all of my saddles pinched him terribly. Now the saddles fit him well and he's doing great in my program! As an added bonus, this has helped a few other horses with less-than-optimal saddles fit them so much better. Now with this pad, I've been able to show students the basics of saddle fitting and helped save my horses backs!
Review 6 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
solved my problem
April 20, 2013
Bytraillady
fromNE Ohio
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Local/Open
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I have an arabian mare with narrow withers. My favorite saddle from my old horse did not fit her properly. The wither relief pad made my old saddle comfortable for her to carry which made me very happy!
Review 7 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Inexpensive solution to minor saddle fit problems!
April 12, 2013
ByEventer723
fromMinnesota
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
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I've purchased a few of these over the years as they always seem to walk away, people like them so much! I have a down-hill, cutting bred QH and because of that the saddles always seem to sit low on his withers and sometimes even slide forward. This is a great quick solution to keeping the saddle level for the rider and comfort of the horse. My old trusty half pad is not the shimmable type, so I can just slide this over it.
Review 8 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Great Value
April 8, 2013
ByRookieTrainer
fromBowling Green, OH
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
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I recently got my first trainer job at a local backyard barn. One of my horses has super high withers and I got concerned about saddles pinching him. This pad was definitely within our price range and fits the horse super well! Not only that but I decided to try it on a couple of other horses and it's been great! Definitely worth it!
Review 9 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Wonderful!
April 8, 2013
BySunnyTB
fromAL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
4
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5
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My TB is hard to fit with shark fin withers, roof back, wither pockets but a shoulder angle usually on wider horses. I finally found a saddle that fit perfectly except the gullet; it is 6" whereas my horse usually takes a 5". This pad (front riser) has been a life saver (and money saver!). It completely fixed the issue and now it fits wonderfully. The design pushes the pad into the gullet channel so there is no uneeded pressure. My horse INSTANTLY went better and finally picked up her left lead. Highly recommended.
Review 10 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Provides great wither relief
March 4, 2013
ByBeeka
fromMinneapolis, MN
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
4
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5
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I have a Half-Arab mare with very high withers. I was looking for something to keep pressure off her withers when saddled. This pad is made from molded foam that is sturdy yet still flexible. I use it under a gel pad and saddle blanket. Once I have her Western saddle cinched on, I can reach under the pad and feel there is no contact on her withers. I wish a washable fleece pouch was available for this pad. I think it might get uncomfortable if the horse sweats too much.
Review 11 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Love This Product
February 20, 2013
BySteph7997
fromErie, Pennsylvania
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
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I love this product. It took awhile to get here, but it was well worth the wait. My horse loves it and now that my saddle fits right she can engage her hind end and really move out! I love this product and I would buy it again and again in a heartbeat. Happy customer:)
Review 12 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Too little lift
February 19, 2013
ByMagpie1
fromPennsylvania
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
3
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5
Value:
3
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5
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While this pad seems like it may offer durability, it did not have enough lift in the back for my needs. It was also a bit stiff, although that may lessen with use.
Review 13 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
great back riser!
February 13, 2013
ByMarmaturo
fromConnecticut
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
5
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5
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Review 14 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Great solution
January 25, 2013
ByAngusmum
fromSammamish, Wa
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
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I needed a pad to lift my jump saddle off of the back of my new horse. He has shark withers to be sure! I wasn't sure if the high wither curve of the pad would make things worse, when I thought I just needed a lift in the back. The saddle sat even better with it! My saddle was level with good clearance and a better fit over the withers.
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Review 15 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
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Yay! I don't have to buy a new saddle now.
November 17, 2012
ByVAHorse
fromVA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
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I was looking for just the right pad to lift the saddle off my high-withered, recently OTTB. I know he'll fill in a bit over the next year so the idea of having to get a new saddle wasn't ideal. This pad did exactly what I hoped it would, is great quality and inexpensive. I was pleasantly surprised that it doesn't add too much bulk under the saddle either -- I don't even 'feel' that it's there. I'm using it over top of a Back on Track/Thin line full square pad, so the two combined gives me the confidence that I'm protecting his back as he starts to transform from his racing physique.
Review 16 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Exactly what I needed
November 7, 2012
Bywnfarms
fromMississippi
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
5
of
5
Durability:
4
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5
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I own two high-withered TBs and have had a hard time finding a half pad that helped my saddles fit them both better. This pad did exactly what I had hoped and fits both my dressage and jumper saddle. It has made a huge difference especially for my 7 yr OTTB who fits the definition of shark fin withers! I bought a black pad and will be buying one in white as well.
Review 17 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Does the job for a low price
October 31, 2012
ByHorseloverFromDenverNC
fromDenver, NC
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
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I am using this pad under a side saddle that caused soreness in the loin area due to the saddle being a touch long for my paso fino and lack of conditioning. With the added half an inch of padding under the cantle, along with weight distribution more towards the withers due to the wedge effect, has eliminated my horse's soreness completely. Great purchase!
Review 18 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Love it
October 27, 2012
Bytallyho108
fromReno, NV
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
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This improved my saddle fit in one quick and easy step. It provides a nice cushion and the saddle sticks to it so nothing moves. I love it. Should have bought this years ago.
Review 19 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
A good relief pad for the price
October 7, 2012
ByAlaina
fromCA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4
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5
Value:
5
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5
Durability:
4
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5
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I bought this pad with the lift in the back (haven't yet tried the lift in the front). I actually bought it to use as a riser pad, since my horse has such high withers and the saddle dipped lower on his back, making it harder for me to post. This lifts the saddle up to level making posting much easier, but it also seems to help relieve any pressure on my horse's withers #even though it's lifted in the back), the foam still helps. I think the pad with the lift in the front would definitely make a difference if your saddle pinches or doesn't fit quite right. I've been using the pad for a couple of years, and it seems to be holding up fairly well.
Review 20 for Roma ProTek Wither Relief Pad
Overall Rating:
Does what it is supposed to
September 25, 2012
ByBear01
fromOhio
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5
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5
Value:
5
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5
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I bought this to keep from having to get a new saddle every time my horse changes weight. He has high withers so this definately helps. So far, haven't seen any rub marks, it fits nicely under the saddle and doesn't move.