When I designed the Saddle Pad for my niece's Shetland pony I never envisaged it would become the most popular saddle pad worn by Shetland ponies worldwide. Due to increased interest from owners of other breeds and types of pony I have introduced additional sizes this year along with our new Numnahs and Ride-On Saddle Covers.
Bespoke Ridden and In Hand Bridles, Reins, Martingales, Grass Reins, Show Slips and Leads. Leather and Chain Couplings, Pony Chains, Safety Stirrups, Stirrup Leathers and Girths. Though I specialise in items for Shetland ponies and small ponies, I offer a bespoke service for any height pony.
Breaking & schooling equipment for smaller ponies is often difficult to find 'off the peg' and very expensive. My breaking and schooling tack is well fitting, comfortable, durable, user friendly and requires very little care. Made from sealed Apollo Polypropylene web, the perfect material for small ponies being lightweight, soft and pliable with breathable waffle lining.
The online shop is currently ONLY for BITS. For all other tack items, please get in touch to discuss your needs as normal, Thank You
Due to individual requirements and questions regarding sizes and colours, I encourage customers to telephone me to discuss their requirements. Even if you are just looking for advice on measuring, please don't hesitate to telephone me on: 07949 125195. Or please send us an enquiry using our form.
Having the correct tack and equipment can make all the difference in the show ring. Whether your chosen discipline are ridden or in-hand classes, our range of tack and accessories will ensure that you and your pony are ready for show season...
Perfectly fitting tack and equipment will result in a more comfortable and happy pony, who will be more willing to behave and perform in front of the judges. Along with a comfortable and confident rider, making the perfect showing team. We are happy to advise and help you get the right tack for your pony.
Huge thank you to Shetland Showing Tack for Katie and Star’s beautiful new saddle. As you can see it got a big thumbs up from Katie and it looks great too.. we are really excited about how smart this pair will look at the shows this season
We have recently purchased a saddle pad, girth, stirrup leathers and numnah for our 8 hand Miniature Shetland. We are extremely happy with the fit and quality. Customer service was fab from Zoe and very fast delivery! If you have a flat backed pony or are struggling with a cub saddle moving constantly then I would highly recommend. My 3 year old niece says “its VERY comfy”
We love our Zoe Snape saddle pad. It's so grippy for my 3 year old. She rode on it from 2, and was very secure.
We have the pad, 2 girths and 2 numnahs, the pad has been used over the years on 3 ponies of various sizes and has given a secure seat for the grandchildren from 2 yrs up. they have now outgrown but the pad is going nowhere it's condition is used but still good to go in the show ring. quality products well worth the outlay.
Purchased a saddle pad, girth & numnah & was pleased with the quality of the products plus a speedy service. Would definitely purchase more items.
Great communication and helpful information from Zoe when I needed it on the pad, numnah and girth we purchased. Super past delivery too. I will defiantly be back again to purchase any further items we need. The quality most defiantly reflects through the items. I’ve recommended items to a few other people who have also been pleased with their purchase.
Brilliant pad! We’ve had ours now for 2 years and it’s super. It doesn’t move on a little barrel of a Shetland and is comfortable to ride on. The stirrup leathers that we also bought are great quality.
service and products are fabulous
Best tack for Shetlands around. We upgraded to a Zoe Snape pad last year and my 5’8 daughter is still comfortably riding her standard Shetland in it jumping whp tracks - it never moves.
Zoe was really helpful when I needed a saddle pad for our loan Shetland. I'd never had a Shetland or used pads before. She advised where to measure him and sent me all the items I needed. The saddle fits perfectly and looks beautiful. the quality of the saddle, numnah, girth and cover are fantastic and extremely good value for money .
Fantastic saddle pads never slip or slide about highly recommended.
We love our Zoe Snape pad and would highly recommend using one for any riding discipline. My daughter uses hers on our Shetland for racing, dressage, showing and jumping. Not only are they really well made and durable, but they look smart too. Zoe is super helpful too with advice on what would suit. Great products!
Highly recommend Zoe Snape her showing pads and leather work are second to none, wouldn't buy anywhere else. You can rest assured everything bought is of the highest standard and nothing less.
I bought a saddle pad for my Shetland, and have never looked back! The pad is fantastic, has helped my 4 year old daughter gain in confidence with its outstanding fit, and the service provided was second to none. Would highly recommend.
Our new saddle is beautiful, it fits our 32 inch Shettie perfectly and doesn't slip at all,my toddler is very comfortable in it and it sits her in a much better position. We also had a girth made which is the same high quality, super soft leather and well made.
Excellent products and customer service. Nothing stays put on our Shetlands quite like the Zoe Snape pad. Absolutely love it and performs brilliantly in all disciplines. Thank you.
The best saddle pads on the market! We have tried most of them and have stuck with the Zoe Snape pad. Excellent personalized service and a great product at a really reasonable price. Highly recommend.
I have purchased a Zoe Snape pad , complete with girth and numnah for our 42” Gelding , it is absolutely fantastic, used for showing and everyday riding , never slips. Zoe also saved the day by sending out a new numnah at very short notice for us to use at Blair Atholl at NPS championship
Love ours.
Had my saddle pad and all the the extras for just over 10 years, still in showing condition. The most comfy saddle to jump, hunt and show in. Great for all types of flat backed ponies, not just Shetlands. Would never buy a different pad from anywhere else !
The best saddle ever!
A package arrived this morning and your pad was immediately tested! There was no sliding at all, pony seemed content and the children liked it. Lioba is at hole three in the stirrup leathers which seems like not very much room to play with, but on the other hand by time she needs them longer she might be too heavy for the pony anyway....
So, I am very pleased! Thank you for making it possible to get it here in Austria :-)
The pad arrived yesterday, it's perfect, thank you.
We bought a complete set of tack for my little brother’s Shetland pony and Zoe Snape sent it to us in Calgary, Alberta, Canada! Perfect for those hard to fit ponies!
Super service excellent quality pad and very quick delivery 5* from me.
Can’t speak highly enough of the Zoe Snape Shetland Pad, ride on cover, numnah and tack all from Shetland Showing Tack !!
Just to let you know that the saddle has arrived and we have been straight out for a ride in it!
I honestly cannot be more happy with it! We now have a very happy pony! And comfortable rider too!
Thank you very much.
I recently ordered a teeny 11 inch black custom made saddle pad with the faux fleece numnah and girth to match.
I was recommended Zoe by a friend. I am so glad I chose Shetland Showing Tack! Zoe listened to exactly what I wanted and produced the cutest little saddle for my miniature horse that fits him perfectly. This will hopefully last a very long time it feels like it’s going to. You can smell and see the quality of the suede!
Zoe is always happy to sort any issues you may have. My miniature horse had put some weight on so the original girth didn’t fit, but it was no bother she just said to send it back and she will send out another size after I measured him. Now that’s good service!
If you are looking for a quality, hand made saddle pad look no further! You have found the best there is!
Thank you once again Zoe Snape @ shetlandshowingtack.com
for super fast delivery of our 2nd saddle pad (Inc. Numnah & Cover) this time for my 2 yr old son's Shetland pony. Its a super fit and the little Jockey thinks its wonderful with it dinosaur cover and they look super cute in it
Thank you for your help Zoe the Shetland world is all new to me and it’s nice to have a contact for someone who knows what their doing
Just to say thank you for the girth I am really impressed with it it is so soft and fits perfectly.
Morning Zoe just wanted to say thank you for our Shetland pad it’s the best thing we did and actually have been using it on our Welsh pony too,who seems a lot happier hence my reason for getting in touch.
I’d like to order a 15 1/2 inch extra large panel in black for him he’s a 12.3 chunky Welsh section C who predominantly has adult or large children riding him.
I have a Zoe Snape pad that we’ve used since my daughter was 2 on our 40” and she’s now almost 7. It’s a lovely pad, we use it with various numnahs (for the colour, decoration, fancy dress requests!) and it never moves. It’s stood up well to regular use by a toddler with mucky boots, and now still looks super smart at Pony Club and is standing up well to the increased challenge of going faster and jumping. We don’t use anything extra to keep it in place either, no breastplate or crupper, it stays with just girth.
We've tried others and found the Zoe Snape to be the best.
I'm about to purchase my 3rd one, well worth the money, my son started riding at 16 months and his balance now at 3 is amazing thanks to the Zoe Snape pad!
Our 12.2h pony Ozzy, tried so many saddles but the Zoe Snape saddle pad is amazing, and keeping with his colour theme too in the fleece ride on cover x
My little one wasn’t even two in these pictures and the support and balance her pad has given her is amazing...I always recommend these to any Shetland owner.
A big thank you from us.
Super fast delivery.
Zoe was so helpful and provided exactly what was needed.
Highly recommended
10/10
Pad and girth arrived yesterday, tried today and it's fab, rode in it and it's super comfy thank you xx
Just to let you know saddle pad is absolutely perfect we love it so so much!
Thank you!! Wish we had purchased sooner!
My saddle pad is the best money I have ever spent! So comfortable!
I wanted to say how very pleased we are with your saddle. It was well worth ordering it all the way from England! It has never once slipped on our mini Shetland mare despite the mountainous terrain and quite the speed when galloping fields. Child #3 is currently learning to ride on it. Thank you!
I was having some issues with my other saddle (Thorn), my rider had grown and wasn’t sitting comfortably, I called Zoe for some advice, she guided me through measuring the pony, we had a good chat about options and what would work best. I went with Zoe’s advice and we had a saddle, girth and numnah, it arrived super quick, just as described, my daughter has ridden in it today for the first time and said immediately it was so much better, ten minutes later she’s off trotting round the arena with a huge smile on her face.
Says it all really!
Thanks so much. I'd not have my Exmoor's in anything else now. Both Beinn Thein and Coedywern Woodbine (my 4yr old) are ridden in the pad.
Have to say, the ponies can move so freely in them! Oz has never ridden better, even won the NPS Open DES finals At Blair International Horse Trials
Thank you so much Zoe for all your help!! We have struggled so much to find a saddle that doesn’t slip whilst riding. My daughter rode tonight and it didn’t move at all. She is absolutely over the moon with it and it looks so smart
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