This is a beautiful blanket double weaved on both sides, washable. It's an old school saddle blanket, I am of an older age when back in the day you just threw a saddle blanket on your horse... no thick pads none of this other nonsense. Albeit I have all the fancy saddle pads too, this will fit and conform to my horse beautifully. I have a saddle that fits her and the close contact will be better than the thick wool felt pads of today. I do not ride for long lengths of time, I don't rope horses, I don't barrel race. I just pleasure ride my horse around my 22 acres. Back in the day as a teenager I rode bareback mostly on my QH or with a saddle we bought at the Agway, a wool saddle blanket and a bridle. Never a sore back, pressure sores, or a lame horse. Of course Saddle fitters didn't exist then lol especially where we lived. So you bought what was available!! Oh yes and cowboy boots at the Agway too...had them for years wish I remembered that brand LOLSo... Technology has come a long way and there is a place for everything but I feel that this works best for me.Thickness folded is approx. 1/2 inch. I will use with a neoprene reinsman underpad 1/4 inch. So total is 3/4 inches. I am owned by a AQHA palomino who is flat-backed, short-backed, nice and round super model. Colors are gorgeous!! Will order more colors because she likes to have options haha