This is an ideal pad to fix the common problem, that often forces the saddle to sit just behind the "bulge" area and when the horse moves: the saddle rubs into the back of the shoulder, effectively shutting the horses movement down. There are two rings on the front of the pad, to allow you to connect the pad to a breastcollar. Doing so lets you create a "perfect" back for your horse until your horse develops their own perfect back!