Riser Pad Wintec Back Lift

The Wintec Back Lift Riser Pad is a lightweight foam pad designed to lift the back of the saddle when it tilts down at the rear — restoring balance, improving rider position and acting as a shock absorber between horse and saddle.

Why Use a Back Lift Riser Pad?

If your saddle sits lower at the back than the front, weight shifts unevenly onto the horse's loins and the rider is tipped into a chair seat. A back riser corrects that tilt, letting the saddle sit level so you ride in balance and the horse moves freely.

Key Features

• Lightweight foam construction — adds lift without bulk
• Flared front design helps prevent forward saddle movement
• Contoured raised ridge at the back fits cleanly into the saddle's gullet channel
• Acts as a shock absorber to reduce concussion on the horse's back
• Trusted Wintec quality, suitable for English saddles

When to Fit a Riser Pad

Use a Wintec back lift when your saddle is tipping backwards, when a young horse's topline is still developing, or when a saddle that once fit has become slightly too wide at the rear. It's a sensible short-term fix while you arrange a professional saddle fitting — pair it with a well-shaped saddle pad or numnah for best results.

Fitting Notes

The riser sits on top of your regular saddle pad, directly under the back of the saddle. Make sure the raised ridge lines up with the saddle's gullet so it doesn't press on the spine. Check your girth tension after fitting — a riser can subtly change the balance point of your saddle.

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