English saddle pads are designed to protect the saddle from dirt and sweat because the panels of an English saddle provided the necessary padding for the horse. English saddle pads are usually shaped to fit the horse. The colors are become popular and square shaped pads that gives more a flexible pad in terms of fitting the saddles. They also give an alter made in terms of fit or balance of the saddle. There are other pads are made with an opening to allow extra room for the withers, some are shaped to compensate for a swayback, and many modern space age materials absorb shock and moisture are used. English saddle pads are made from the materials from cotton quilted saddle pads and fleece pads.