Explore R&R Country's collection of Schockmohle, Anky and Lemieux saddle pads and more. Saddle pads and Numnahs have several benefits | from adding an extra layer of padding between the horse's back and the saddle to moisture-absorbing properties. The differences between saddle pads and numnahs are subtle but important. Saddle pads tend to have a square design, whereas Numnahs are designed to be a similar shape to the saddle. Similarly, saddle pads are often preferred for dressage and numnahs for showing.