The 100% New Zealand wool blanket top uses the highest quality fibers, thicker and with a tighter weave than the original ESP Wool Pad. 5/8” orthopedic grade felt bottom soaks up moisture, allowing heat to dissipate away from your horse’s back. The pad is washable so sweat and grime can be washed away as needed. Cut out through the leg area to allow close leg contact for a better feel.
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BY: kendra (CHARLEVOIX, MI) - Nov 21, 2010 ITEM #: 13029
17 of 17 people found the following testimonial helpful.
I had been given a saddle, but didn't have a saddle pad for it. I ride lots of different horses, and I wanted a conforming pad so that if the saddle didn't fit absolutely perfect, the horse would still be comfy. I ended up not keeping the saddle, but I still use this pad every day. Its fantastic! I got the royal blue/ turquoise. It is vibrant and looks amazing on all the horses. It absorbs sweat REALLY well, Even when the horses are dripping everywhere else, their back is totally dry. I haven't tried cleaning the underside yet, but one horse threw it into the shavings, and the top was easy to brush off. It also hasn't slipped ever.
The only things I don't like is I wish it was contoured. It is also extremely stiff along the top, so when I put it on the horse, it doesn't conform until I sit down. It makes the saddle look like it doesn't fit. This is annoying, but its ok once I cinch up. You may want to cinch a little tighter to begin with, because it WILL ride down a smidge. Its also a very heavy pad. While this doesn't bug the horses, its a pain to carry around, and since I barrel race, I wouldn't mind less weight.
Overal, this is a nice pad, and very gorgeous. Is this testimonial helpful?