Saddle Seat Saver

The saddle seat saver (also called a seat cushion, pad, or cover) is added to the seat of the saddle to, hopefully, provide some relief to the rider’s tush. While they definitely provide some cushioning and may provide relief for some pressure points, don’t expect seat savers to make an uncomfortable seat into a comfortable one. But for the casual rider who may never get to the point where riding doesn’t hurt their bottom, they can be a godsend and many people swear by them.

Some folks also use seat savers to protect their saddle seat. We find this a bit like putting plastic on your furniture. What are you saving it for? A saddle seat is designed to be used and not hidden away like the good china.

Seat savers are available mainly in fleece and nylon versions. Some have gel inserts to add more cushioning. Seat savers are one-size-fits all and attach to the saddle with one elastic strap that hooks around the cantle and one that feeds up through the handhold and then hooks around the horn.