{"title":"SMART™ Balance Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SMART™ saddle system is designed to be used with SMART™ balance pads where the horse’s back shape or conformation requires it. Fine tune the balance for the rider, and give additional support for the horse where needed without adding bulk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smart-pro-pad","title":"SMART PRO Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSMART PRO Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high density one piece pad to provide a level lift along the full length of the base panel without adding bulk. For use, where needed, with SMART Elite saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMART PRO Pad comes as standard without any velcro and with both the front and rear 'bridges' in place, for easy use without attaching to a saddle cloth. However, we can modify the SMART PRO Pad to remove the front bridge and add velcro. Simply contact us to find out more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoam colour may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SmartSaddles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52252202172757,"sku":"ProP","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/3796\/4629\/files\/SMART_Pro_pad_0826.jpg?v=1786006418"},{"product_id":"smart-pro-pad-1","title":"SMART PRO+ Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e SMART PRO+ Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is a one piece high density pad with a multi-layered lift and front riser. Thanks to the combination of foam layers, it provides support along the full length of the base panel without adding bulk. The large surface area of the pad at the front is perfect for horses with atrophy behind the back of the scapula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMART PRO+ Pad comes as standard without any velcro and with both the front and rear 'bridges' in place, for easy use without attaching to a saddle cloth. However, we can modify the PRO+ Pad to remove the front bridge and add velcro. Simply contact us to find out more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderside foam colour may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SmartSaddles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52252202205525,"sku":"Pro+","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/3796\/4629\/files\/SMART_Pro_pad.png?v=1780923095"},{"product_id":"smart™-dorsal-supplement-pad","title":"SMART Dorsal Supplement Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied as a pair, designed to give a level lift along the length of the SMART saddle due to a prominent spine or where additional support is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eco-friendly, non-slip mesh cover top side will grip onto the saddle leather for an extra secure fit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlim-line \u003c\/strong\u003e- 1\/2 thickness to give a more subtle lift along the length of the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePony \u003c\/strong\u003e- suitable for shorter size 2 saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll SMART™ DSP's feature velcro panels on the underside, to easily secure it in place when used with a SMART™ saddle cloth. Each side can be positioned on the saddle cloth separately for accurate fitting for individual horses. Please refer to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsaddles.com\/saddles\/guidelines\/\"\u003euser guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e for more tip tips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SmartSaddles","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":53906330911061,"sku":"SDSP01","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slimline","offer_id":53906330943829,"sku":"SDSP02","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Pony","offer_id":54541382746453,"sku":"DSPony","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slimline Pony","offer_id":54541382779221,"sku":"SDSPony","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/3796\/4629\/files\/4715503378.jpg?v=1768378172"},{"product_id":"smart™-front-shims","title":"SMART Front Shims","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a pair, SMART™ Front Shims can be used to fine-tune the fit of the SMART™ saddle where additional lift is needed due to a prominent wither, muscle wastage behind the shoulder or to balance the saddle for the rider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSMART™ Slim-line front shims = 1\/2 thickness for a more subtle support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting: \u003c\/strong\u003eSMART™ Shims can be used alone or in conjunction with a SMART™ Dorsal Supplement Pad. Velcro panels secure SMART™ shims in place when used with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsaddles.com\/shop\/SMART-Saddle-Cloths-c110924628\"\u003eSMART™ saddle cloth\u003c\/a\u003e. Each side can be positioned on the saddle cloth separately for accurate fitting to individual horses. Please refer to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsaddles.com\/saddles\/guidelines\/\"\u003euser guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e for more tip tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SmartSaddles","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":53906429477205,"sku":"StdF","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slimline","offer_id":53906429509973,"sku":"SlimF","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/3796\/4629\/files\/4715507871.jpg?v=1768378198"},{"product_id":"smart™-rear-shims","title":"SMART Rear Shims","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMART™ rear shims can be used to fine- tune the fit of the SMART saddle where additional support is required at the rear of the saddle. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvides additional lift under the rider’s seat bones, or gives support where muscle is lacking. 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My horse is clearly even more comfortable now too!''\u003c\/em\u003e ~ Amy Brewster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsaddles.com\/latest-news\/2023-09-22-introducing-smart-sheepskin-half-pad.php\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SmartSaddles","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":52295458750805,"sku":"HalfS","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52295458783573,"sku":"HalfM","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52295458816341,"sku":"HalfL","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/3796\/4629\/files\/5000670769.jpg?v=1768378248"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/3796\/4629\/collections\/SMART_Balance_Pads.jpg?v=1780920266","url":"https:\/\/shop.smartsaddles.com\/collections\/smart%e2%84%a2-balance-pads.oembed","provider":"Smart Saddles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}