Hi l love the sheepskin half pads, however, can l use one as a fashion accessory? My horse has a well fitting saddle so would a pad affect this? l would use the pad under the saddle with a saddlecloth underneath. Is there an alternative if it will affect the fit of my saddle or can you get thinner pads. Sorry there are so many questions!

l personally really like the neoprene.

The whole point of a sheepskin pad is to use it against the skin, so if you're using it with a baby pad, yes, it is just a fashion accessory.

I've not had a problem with them affecting fit, they're not much thicker than any other pad.

Yes, it will affect the fit of ur saddle. Half pads r typically used if the saddle u r currently riding in has a tree that is too big for ur current horse. You can put a halfpad ontop of a saddle pad in order to try & take up some 'space' in order to try & get a better fit. On the other hand, if ur saddle fits ur horse correctly or is too narrow, adding a half pad will increase ur horse is uncomfortable level (if that makes sense?).

There r different half pads out there for different purposes ( l especially like the memory foam half pad in which compresses down to 1/4'' inch thick in the appropriate areas [Ogilvy Equestrian makes these half pads]). If u r apt on using a half pad for a fashion statement, l would suggest getting one of the fleeceworks half pads (not the really thick one) & using it with a baby pad.

that is what l do with my half pad. it just pads the horse is back more so that there is not so much weight of you and the saddle pressing down on his back. so no, it wo not affect the fit of your saddle on your horse.
hope l helped!!