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What rider's are saying about CSI pads ...
As a trainer and clinician, I have never been so behind a product as I am the CSI pads. I was first taken with Donna's integrity when I met her at Equine Affaire in Pamona; she offered me a pad and insisted I try it out and be completely happy with it with no obligation. It has made a huge difference on our hard-to-fit Arabian stallion (who starred as Al Hattal in Hidlago) I use it on every young horse's first ride, that first experience/feel of a rider on their back has lasting impact, and I would not trust that to any other pad now. I wholeheartedly and without renumeration recommend this pad to all of my clients and many have gone on to purchase them and are happy with the same great results. These pads are an investment in your horses future. They will protect his attitude as well as soundness as he moves freely and without discomfort. Thank you Donna for a great product- we will be riding with it at Western States Horse Expo! — Marybeth Wiefels
I met Donna at the PA Horse Expo at Harrisburg, PA this winter. After taking part of the demonstration on the CSI Pads I couldn't keep from talking about them. I was totally sold on them.
My husband got so sick of hearing me talking about it on the way home from the Expo he told me he would buy me one.
I ride Barrel Horses and my one horse tends to get a sore back, can be a hand full in the alley, and hates pain. I had a pad that I just wasn't satisfied with and I felt he didn't like it. It was thick and stiff but was to be one of the top ones on the market. I just couldn't wait to try my CSI. I spoke to Jennifer before ordering and she said that she ran Barrel horses and couldn't believe the change in them from using the CSI Pad and told me that she felt I would see a difference. A difference I sure did see!!! My horse has been walking into the alley, seems to be comfortable, his back doesn't seem sore, and he is running a half second faster then he was. I can say that I'm totally sold and won't be using any other pads but CSI. I'm also proud to say that I have become a dealer on the East Coast and will be happy to let you try my pad out if you see me at a show. You'll not regret it! Thanks CSI for making my horse happy!
—Michele Dibert PA IBRA State Director
I puchased my first flex-plate pad last summer for my top barrel horse. I wasn't having any sorness issues, but I had a friend that gave me a really convincing testimonial about the difference it made for her barrel horse. Immediately after I ran with my new pad I noticed a tremendous difference in shoulder freedom , I was impressed. My horse finished out the season with the best turns she had ever made. This spring I started a race horse filly on the pattern with a really small felt pad so it wasn't as overwhelming to her back. After just 2 runs I thought I would try my CSI pad on her, the horse was as smooth as silk. I went around swearing that the pad made the differnce and people thought I was crazy. So I put the 5 St arr pad back on her and made another run, and she just wasn't the same. Then to conclude my experiment I put the CSI pad back on and just like magic it was an amazing transformation. These are great products and I have huge faith in them. — Charlotte Soltvedt
CSI's Extreme Performance Flex-Plate pad is awesome. It allows a good fit even on hard to fit horses. The design is a true innovation pad technology — way to go CSI. — Rhonda Martin, Performance Horse Consultant
I had the opportunity to compete in a colt starting competition in Paso Robles, CA. in Apri 2008l. During the first day of the competition, my colt was really bothered by me trying to put weight in the stirrup to mount. She acted as if the saddle was really causing some discomfort when I would try and stand up in the stirrup. She never let me on the first day. I came back the second day with a lilttle different approach and a CSI Flex-Plate pad. She came around really quickly, accepting my weight in the stirrup. I believe the CSI pad with the Flex-Plate really made a huge difference for that little filly. She and I went on to win the competition, Thanks CSI —your pads are incredible. If you wnat your horse to be comfortable under a saddle, I fully recommend CSI pads. You and your horse will feel the difference. — Kerry Kuhn, Clinican
I have been using CSI Pads exclusively for several years now and I have experienced firsthand the numerous therapeutic advantanges these pads offer. I have fewer back soreness issues and that has translated into better equine attitudes and fewer missed training days. I am sold on CSI Pads. — Sherman Tegtmeier, Reining Horse Trainer
I'm using the pad and Abetta endurance saddle on the little mare who is very broad and has no withers. The saddle never has fit Bint. None of my others do either. However, since we've been riding more, she has lost some weight and with the CSI pad, I'm not getting the dry spots any more. Whoopee. We did a 30 mile competitive ride a couple weeks ago, and she had the best pulse recoveries she has ever had, and the saddle stayed right where I put it. — mb
I have been using CSI Pads for quite some time now and really feel they are the pad of the future. They are good for the horse, durable, and just all around useful. I use them on everything from colts to seasoned roping horses. I fully recommend these pads to everyone who rides. — Scott Daily
I first saw the CSI pad at the Denver Stock Show & Rodeo in Jan '05. I marveled at its flexibility and lightness. It stuck in my mind for a couple of months until I met you again at the Horse Expo in Denver. I had to purchase one and I'm glad I did. I am a John Lyons Certified Trainer here in Littleton, CO. I ride many horses throughout the course of a day. Each horse is a different breed and come in all shapes and sizes. The CSI pad cleans easily between uses and fits every horse I've worked. As an added bonus, the light weight pad has helped a client of mine who has a hard time lifting other heavier pads. The contoured shape is magnificent as it stays off the withers. Many pads currently on the market come down across the withers causing added pressure on the horse's back. Each client I meet who sees this pad wants one too. I highly recommend the CSI pad to anyone who enjoys riding horses in any discipline. — Carolyn Kavinsky • John Lyons Certified Trainer
CSI Pads are great for my horse's back. They conform to the saddle and the horse for great fit. I have helped CSI make a pad that is specially designed for the Paso Fino — it is thin and gives you great "feel" of your horse. These pads are wonderful. — Carlos Tobon
Thank you so much for the western pads. Wow, what a difference it made in the horses. I am amazed how my saddle now fits 26 different horses and before I was having to use 2 pads for certain horses and now all the horses backs and withers are much better. We have cut our chiropractic bills in half. The horses have become so much more balanced in their movement. Scot and I both have back problems and since I have had my pad I have not had any problems at all. Scot's have been cut in 1/2 of what he used to hurt. — Lynn MacGregor
My name is Kasey and I met you Saturday at Equine Affaire. I came to see you after my friend Kelly called me to tell me she bought your saddle pad at the event and was impressed with the demo. I am not a big fan of the "latest & greatests" , so I tracked down Ryan Gingerich at his booth to get an "in the field" perspective from someone who has used these saddle pads, after speaking with him I decided I'd try it. Terry and I bought one, and on Sunday I rode my mare, a 6yr old AQHA Super Bitch(due to back soreness)......and the difference in the freedom of motion in her shoulders was nothing short of amazing! Better yet is the fact that my body was not as stiff or sore when I was done riding. You have an amazing product!! I ride and work with quite a number of horses ranging in age and issue as well as with riders in the same situation. I would love to help get this product out there to more people and horses. — Kasey
I have been saddle fitting for over 10 years now and have not had a reasonable place to send people for a good saddle pad system until now....I HAVE USED YOUR PERFORMANCE PAD WITH FLEXI'S FOR OVER 2 YEARS NOW AND I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.....most of all it's easy for the layman to use.....there are other saddle pad systems on the market that are good but can be quite difficult especially if changin from horse to horse but your CSI Extreme Performance pad is simple.....KODOS TO YOU AND GOD BLESS.....OH AND ALL THOSE HURTING HORSES THAT JUST HAD NO IDEA WHY THEIR OWNER WANTED TO TORTURED THEM NOW SAY THANKS......Tami Yeager
