Saddle half pads - In the category saddle half pads are all kinds of saddle pads, do you choose traditional lambswool as pressure distributor or for medicinal soft gel? Of course, a properly fitting saddle is the starting point but sometimes a good pressure distributor can just make a difference in horses with sensitive backs. Buying a half pad? The most sold saddle pads: Many customers buy the BR Anatomic Therapeutic soft gel pads. These saddle pads come in many varieties and always contains an anatomical design, the pad adjusts to the shape wither. The gel pad is shock absorbent and slip resistant and can be used directly on the horse's back. BR Lambswool pad is a cotton saddle pad with a medicinally tanned sheepskin.