Introducing our new Impact Gel seat padding. We purchase this gel directly from The Impact Gel Saddle Pad Company. This amazing gel assists in protecting your horse from pressure points. We use 1/4" thick Impact Gel in the seat under where your bum is. With the Impact Gel and open cell foam we create a 1/2" thick padding panel that goes into the contoured seat. This upgrade is $99. 
 
Our OG (original) foam is still a great choice. Our OG foam is 1/2" thick closed cell foam. It is much more protection than any open cell foam. It is squishy and when you press your finger into it, it will not let your finger bottom out on whatever is under it, it remains squishy. This is the only way I have found to explain it.