We have a pretty big stack of pads to try to make a current saddle fit right and have come to the conclusion that the place to start is with a good fitting saddle (doh!).
This particular horse has been fitted for english as he's ridden that way at times. We've gotten measurements/contour of his back and sent it off. Tried a saddle from a name company and it fits OK, but the seat isn't comfortable.
5-star pads are great. It's what we mostly use now. I have the 1" oversize pad on my horse.
I'll look at the recos. Thanks.