Saddle Pads
Pad Colors:
Grandeur Suspension Saddle Pad
- Hard wearing felt underside with soft fleece in seat area
- Therapeutic suspension foam inserts (included) that fit inside pockets on either side of the spine
- Suspension foam keeps its shape and absorbs shock between rider and horse
- Quilted cotton upper fabric, with thin rubber layer for secure hold under saddle
- Wear Leathers and Rigging Straps
- Made for the Black Forest saddles by Grandeur of Germany
- Available to fit all Black Forest saddle models
- Colors: Black, Brown, Royal, Bordeaux, Hunter Green
EquiPedic ® Endurance Pad
The EquiPedic ® Endurance pad is truly the ultimate endurance pad for world class riders. Yet, it is ideal for everyday use on the trail and in the arena. The patent pending design of the pad and the use of ConforPedic Impact Reduction Material™ allows the pad to contour and flex with your horse's movements to absorb shock and protect your horse's back. It will conform to your horse's back and saddle and eliminate poor saddle fit. The EquiKOOL™ Temperature Management System keeps your horse cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold. Your horse will be more comfortable and more willing to perform under any situation. The EquiCHARGE™ Oxygen Energy Recovery System will increase the blood flow to your horse's back and increase the transcutaneous oxygen transfer to the skin and muscles. Your horse will have more energy and experience faster muscle recovery. No other endurance pad offers this competitive edge! Our pad's modified cut back relieves pressure on the withers of any horse, including swaybacks! The pad's underside is lined with breathable wool felt and the top is uncoated 1000 denier Cordura® to further promote ventilation and durability. Our EquiGrip™ strips on the Cordura® cover also prevent the pad from slipping. A opening on the front side allows you to remove the ConforPedic™ inserts and throw the pad in the washing machine to clean. The EquiPedic® Saddle Pad is the ultimate in equine comfort!™
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Standard Endurance Round Pad
The pads measures 40" X 28" and weighs 3lb., 7 oz. One inch inserts with the highest level impact load deflection available. Perfect for 100 mile races, multi day rides and every day use. Choose from Raven Black, Navy Blue, Wine Burgundy, Cream White, Forest Green, Mariner Blue or Barn Red.
$200
Rubber top layer for secure saddle hold:
Sympa-Nova bottom minimizes saddle slippage, soft fleece at rear eliminates friction:
Suspension foam inserts provide shock aborption:
Grandeur Vario Saddle Pad System
The Grandeur Vario Saddle Pad System is the ultimate complement to your Black Forest saddle. We recommend the Vario system in the following cases:
- Riders weighing over 180 pounds
- Endurance riders or riders who ride more than 25 hours in a week.
- Wide horses who tend to have slipping issues with most saddles
- Compensating for conformation issues of the horse, such as muscle atrophy or protruding spineous processes
The Vario Pad system features:
- Bottom pad features gripping Sympa-Nova underside, to minimize slipping on even the roundest of horses
- Top pad (similar to the Suspension pad above) features velcro pockets on either side of spine which hold suspension foam inserts
- Thin natural rubber top layer helps keep saddle in place and further absorbs pressure
- Wear Leathers and Rigging Straps
- One set of suspension foam inserts is included, and the pockets are sized to allow additional inserts if necessary (available separately)
- Colors: Black, Brown
Care and Use of your Grandeur Saddle Pad
The Grandeur saddle pads are machine washable. Simply remove the foam inserts and wash the saddle pads in your washing machine in warm water on gentle cycle. Allow the pad to air dry, and to remove horse hair, just air-fluff on cool in your dryer once the saddle pad is nearly dry. The inserts can be hosed off to remove sweat and dirt. Be sure everything is dry before resuming use.
Underneath the Black Forest Trailrider Saddle Pad:
Black Forest Trailrider Saddle Pad
Our Trailrider saddle pad is a soft and durable trail pad with pockets to store your trail essentials. Super soft fleece covers the entire underside and the top area underneath the saddle, with durable nylon fabric in the back. This saddle pad features removable suspension foam inserts for shock absorption and to enhance spinal clearance. Keeper straps are included for attachment to the saddle's front d-rings.
$150
Black Forest Quilted Saddle Pad
Our quilted saddle pad is a simple option for riders under 120 pounds or children. Available with or without trail pocket, the pad fits all of the Black Forest saddle models. (Note: this pad does not offer the therapeutic foam inserts which are recommended for use over 120 pounds.) Available in red, navy, brown, hunter green, and black.
w/pocket $45w/o pocket $35
Hannah B riding Brass – her 25 year old Arabian gelding, in her new Shasta Spirit.
The three amigo/amigas, Lucy, Laddie & Deacon. All Arabians – Lucy at 5 years, Laddie (a rescue) at 12 years, Deacon at 6. One day I’ll sit down and learn all about photo-shopping fencing out of pictures…
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