On say the Jump-In half pad the longer front is so that you're not bi-secting the muscle. Most half pads don't have the longer front area, and put pressure where the pad cuts off, no matter the saddle fit. Its weird that more saddle pad companies don't take the shoulder muscle into consideration. I think its a fad, so half pads that took this into consideration didn't sell as many as the half pads that were cut more like most half pads!
yes! when i had to get a new saddle for my horse i waited 8 months and just rode bareback until i found a semi used like 2 rides in the stubben saddle i have now it fits me and my horse like a dream and it was only $115
