Western Vented Soft Neoprene Saddle Pad
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Western Vented Soft Neoprene Saddle Pad
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Features vent holes down the spine to cool and reduce spinal pressure. Prevents dry spots, welts, and sores. Made of waffle-weave EVA material
Size: 30" W x 32" L x 1" thick
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193584BK
765839935847
4.4 / 5.0
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Fantastic... will buy again .. great for price
November 10, 2018
Purchased
Love this pad!
Great pad - really perfect for my saddle and my horse.
September 23, 2018
Purchased
Wonderful!
Wonderful for my horse and for me!
August 24, 2018
Purchased
Great pad for the $$
I am overall extremely satisfied with this pad. My horse was noticeably more comfortable under saddle with the first ride. Love the easy maintenance, just rinse off and hang to dry. I also think that with it being vented it will help minimize sore spots that she has gotten from other types of pads.
March 28, 2018
Purchased
Great pad
This pad is great..perfect size for my blanket and so squishy for horse comfort. Easy to clean and price is great. Love it
October 16, 2017
Purchased
Well made pad
These are holding up very well and are super easy to keep clean. But they really slip when a horse gets really sweaty...
September 21, 2017
Purchased
Great Cushion Pad
I've used this pad several times now with what seem to be good results. Most of time I'm riding in an arena for short periods of time, but recently I used it all day sorting cattle and Stu felt good enough the next day for an exhibition of bucking until his grain was served. I'm assuming the extra cushion helps to keep my horse's back from being sore. I used it between a 1/4" felt pad and a blanket (to prevent wear) with no slipping. The one time I did use this pad as my first layer it worked it's way back and out from under my saddle. I'll go back to using it in between two pads since I had better results that way.
Cashel like pad, soft 1" thick
The pad is what I expected and wanted. The pros are that it compresses nicely under the saddle while sill giving support and cushion. It fits nicely on broad backed and high withered horses. The cons are that it came with 8"x8" scratched areas. It was superficial and did not affect the usefulness of the pad and I didn't want the hassle of returning, so I kept it. It is also noticeably compressed down the spine to about 1/2" and this looks like it's purely from the pad being folding for a long period. But it also looks like it's going to tear down the spine in the long run. So I'm expecting the durability to be low. Overall, I recommend the pad, the price matches durability. But I like the cushion, vented spine and thickness of the pad. Should use a pad liner or wool cover OVER the pad, the soft neoprene has begun to wear a bit when the girth and saddle touch it.
Scratches
The pad is vented for cooling and provides cushion but I need a pad with a tougher exterior since I blaze trails and it is easily scratched by branches.
Good pad for the price!
This pad is a good purchase for the price. We use it for everyday riding but could be used as a show pas also.
Love these pads!
So easy to keep clean - just brush off or hose off.I use a thin blanket to protect the edges of the neoprene from the saddle rigging. Like it so much I bought two!
Dislike!
This pad is overall not great. I bought this because I needed a new pad and this one seemed comfortable for the horse. It may be comfortable for the horse but I dislike. It's not breathable whatsoever and makes the horse really sweaty but It is easy to clean. Within the first ride in it (hour trail ride) I noticed it was already rubbing where my cinch laid and where my stirrup fenders were. So unless you plan on sewing on wear leathers I don't recommend. I even put a saddle blanket over it hoping it would help with the rubbing but it did not. also this pad is VERY slippery! Has no grip whatsoever, found myself tightening the cinch a lot which I'm sure was not comfortable for the horse. Overall waste of money and I wouldn't buy again.
slippery!!!!
Not a great pad super slippery once your horse starts to sweat your saddle starts skidding everywhere. No grip. Not breathable!
Great Pad if your horse gets rubs.
I have a light colored red roan appaloosa. he gets rubs from fleece, wool, and any cloth pads I have tried in the past. Someone told me about a neoprene pad, I use a professional choice neoprene girth and that works great. This pad is fantastic. just wide enough not book be too bulky. Best thing, "No more rubs"!!!!. Also I can just hose off after I ride an drys quickly in the sun. I use a barrel saddle as my horse has a short back, and I was Able to cut pad with a box cutter and its holding up great.
does the job
This pad is perfect under a regular saddle pad and raises upyour saddle. It helps distribute weight evenly over the horse's back and I think it made my horse feel less constricted by the saddle.It is easy to clean and dries out quickly. I am not sure of how durable it will be as I have only had it a few weeks. It seems pretty well made though.
This is a great pad
Hi I would like to say the pad is the right price. I would recommend that the pad have leather glued to it where the wear marks would be for the girth. I will be having them installed on the two pads that I bought from you. This pad is used around 5 times in a week.
Amazing protection between saddle and horse
I won't be able to test this pad until spring but my other one has lasted ten years and is still working. I lost one years back and just found this one available to replace it. It appears to be like my other one and I am hoping it will be just as good. My ratings are based on my experience with my current 1" pad.
Overall, this is exactly what I expected! I'm very happy with the product
It's a plain, square, squishy pad. Not too pretty, but easily fixed up with a nice blanket. Spreads the pressure out well and vents down the back. I will definetly purchase more. I would like to see this in 3/4 of an inch as well.
Amazing
I really love this pad! It is wonderful to use under one of your colorful wool western show blankets...gives just a perfect amount of cushion to really give your saddle blanket a thick look.. Recommend to anybody for everyday use or show use.. I have had mine for 4 years and it is still in great shape! You will not be disappointed!
LOVE IT!
This pad is great. provides a lot of cushion and formed to my horses back very well. very nice and soft. would recommend to anyone
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can this be rinsed with water to clean after a ride?
BEST ANSWER: Yes it can, and it cleans up real easy, I ride dense woods and clip for trailrides, and this is the 3rd 1 that I purchased over a 20yr term....
BEST ANSWER: Yes it can, and it cleans up real easy, I ride dense woods and clip for trailrides, and this is the 3rd 1 that I purchased over a 20yr term....
You can rinse with water after and it's just fine. I am not using water till spring so will take a little soap and cloth to it-- it's to cold here to turn on the hose after our winter rides. It seems thick but the pad stays in place and the horse seems to love the cush!
I bought one of these pads in 2012 and love it. I do rinse mine off and it dries out great. I've also just let it dry and wiped of the hair once it dried. I would definitely by another one but this one seems to be wearing so well I won't have to for some time.
yes, it will wash off no problem--I usually put it on top of a thin horse blanket so that it's not directly on their backs. Since it is neoprene, I wouldn't want this in direct contact with a horse's back for a variety of reasons.
Yes, it is totally washable and it is neoprene, so it really doesn't get wet. We use a felt pad underneath to absorb sweat. We live and ride in Costa Rica and have riding stables. This product is so durable.
Absolutely. That's what makes these so perfect! I rinse it with our hose after every ride. I also use my hand to rub out some of the dirt, but most of it comes off very easily.
Yes, not only will it be more comfortable for your horse, it should last much longer by keeping it clean. It seems to air dry quite fast.
Yes, you can rinse it or wipe it down. It dries really fast if you set it out in the sun, too. I love this pad. It's basic but works!
Absolutely! It's finished on both top and bottom so water won't soak into it, but water and dirt shed right off of it.
Yes I do occasionally... but I put a light saddle blanket /towel under it
I have rinsed it and it was fine. just let it dry before storing it.
yes, but i always use a wool or felt liner next to my mules back.
I found it too bulky for my horse and have not used it
Oh yes! They are easily cleaned
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BEST ANSWER: This is one of the best pads I've ever used. It is truly an inch thick, distributes weight evenly, is easily cleaned, and does NOT slip. The vents along the spine help with air circulation. I bought 2 at the same time - one 32 inches and the other only 30 inches. The 30 inch pad is perfect for my short backed paint while the 32 inch one is ideal for my appy. They are very durable so I don't know when I will need to replace them, but I will definitely purchase this pad again. Highly recommend this product.
BEST ANSWER: This is one of the best pads I've ever used. It is truly an inch thick, distributes weight evenly, is easily cleaned, and does NOT slip. The vents along the spine help with air circulation. I bought 2 at the same time - one 32 inches and the other only 30 inches. The 30 inch pad is perfect for my short backed paint while the 32 inch one is ideal for my appy. They are very durable so I don't know when I will need to replace them, but I will definitely purchase this pad again. Highly recommend this product.
This is better than the vented waffle weave...
Hi Jan, I have used the 1" neoprene pads for years. In fact, I had trouble finding a replacement for one that went missing. This pad is more pliable than my original pads and seems to conform easily to the shape of my horses back under the saddle. I would think a straight back would be easy to work with. Once you set the saddle you will need to lift it if you want to re-position it. It does not slide or slip. I hope this helps.
It is very thick and holds up well. A very utilitarian pad. We have a riding ranch in Costa Rica (Leaves and Lizards Retreat) and use this daily on our horses. We have not had problems with slipping, we use a felt pad under it, to absorb sweat.
Yes, it does stay easily in place, is very thick, and easy to keep clean. The only downside is that you have to use a large blanket to cover it up, it isn't very pretty
This is a very good pad that I would highly recommend. I use it for everyday riding and under my show pad. It stays put and helps to wick sweat away from my horse.
This is a very good product and well priced. The only difference between this one and my high priced one is the leather on the long sides. Would buy again.
I used this a couple of times but didn't like how hot it made my horse's back. It was easy to clean but I have gone back to wool or felt.
Love the Pad only use it and blanket under my saddle easy to clean and my horse does not sweat as much then with a thick Seattle pad
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What is the thick?... 1"?
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BEST ANSWER: Yes . I love this pad. I even had great success with one with sore back. It does make a sweat mark , but well worth the protection . It allows great fit for all saddles. I have even cut it down for English saddle.
BEST ANSWER: Yes . I love this pad. I even had great success with one with sore back. It does make a sweat mark , but well worth the protection . It allows great fit for all saddles. I have even cut it down for English saddle.
Yes. I have been riding with mine for a couple years now I love it! It fits well to my mate and helps my saddle slide back less! I use just this pad and a thin lay over saddle blanket!
It's 3/4 to 1 inch thick, nice pad and durable too
Yes, this saddle pad is 1 inch thick.
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Looking for a neoprene pad for high withered horse. Will this do? Does it look like it can cut to make it a pad for a high withered horse?
Western Vented Soft Neoprene Saddle Pad
Western Vented Hard Neoprene Saddle Pad
BEST ANSWER: I have used a neoprene pad since the 90's. It was sold to me by a friend who did cattle drives and the all day, every day use did not cause wear or injury to his horses. I have added a woven blanket on top of the pad to my aging horses as the sway in the back increased causing a higher wither (so I do not cut it). I found any pad thinner than 1" tears easily and is ineffective. I did purchase and have used the 1" pad, I keep one on hand at all times. I also use wool pads depending on conditions. The neoprene will cause a muddy sweat if the horse is dirty but rinses off easily. And my horses did not bruise or wear even when this occurred. I hope this helps. Good luck with your search.
Thank you. This will be used on therapy horses at a non profit ranch. Since each horse does not have it's own pad we need something that can easily be sanitized. The Neoprene seems to be the perfect solution. I bought the hard one and it is stiff (I am sure it will loosen up) and I was worried that it would rub on one of the horses that have high withers. We already have started switching to the neoprene girths. We are also in Florida so it gets hot and we need a cooler pad if possible. Any suggestions on which (hard or soft) would be better for volume use on Therapy Horses. Walk trot canter and some minor barrel racing and poles.
I had two of the hard for many years. The only negative wear was from my fenders cutting into the pad on my hard one. That was minor compared to the benefit of the pad. Anyway, one went missing and I finally found a 1" replacement. that happened to be soft and I like it. It is a bit more pliable. I understand your heat concerns. The majority of my riding was in the central valley of California....very hot. I also liked the neoprene for different riders. I would use the hard one for heavier riders. I had the same concern as you, the possible rub in the hip area. Never rubbed. The hard one does not soften much, if at all, but performed well for me. I will say I think I personally prefer the soft one more but I don't think you will have problems with either. I did switch out for the wool now and then but that was a decision I made last minute depending on our ride. I did worry about the heat too. My horses never seemed to be overheating from the pad, although like I mentioned. the sweat does creep to the edges more notably than with the wool. I would think it's worth your time to try them out. You will only know after using. I'm sorry if I am not more informative. It is such a tough call to make for someone else's animals. I hope you have success and they work out for you. (ps. In the midwest now and the pads have been fine with our humidity. Not like Florida's but more than California).
BEST ANSWER: I have used a neoprene pad since the 90's. It was sold to me by a friend who did cattle drives and the all day, every day use did not cause wear or injury to his horses. I have added a woven blanket on top of the pad to my aging horses as the sway in the back increased causing a higher wither (so I do not cut it). I found any pad thinner than 1" tears easily and is ineffective. I did purchase and have used the 1" pad, I keep one on hand at all times. I also use wool pads depending on conditions. The neoprene will cause a muddy sweat if the horse is dirty but rinses off easily. And my horses did not bruise or wear even when this occurred. I hope this helps. Good luck with your search.
Thank you. This will be used on therapy horses at a non profit ranch. Since each horse does not have it's own pad we need something that can easily be sanitized. The Neoprene seems to be the perfect solution. I bought the hard one and it is stiff (I am sure it will loosen up) and I was worried that it would rub on one of the horses that have high withers. We already have started switching to the neoprene girths. We are also in Florida so it gets hot and we need a cooler pad if possible. Any suggestions on which (hard or soft) would be better for volume use on Therapy Horses. Walk trot canter and some minor barrel racing and poles.
I had two of the hard for many years. The only negative wear was from my fenders cutting into the pad on my hard one. That was minor compared to the benefit of the pad. Anyway, one went missing and I finally found a 1" replacement. that happened to be soft and I like it. It is a bit more pliable. I understand your heat concerns. The majority of my riding was in the central valley of California....very hot. I also liked the neoprene for different riders. I would use the hard one for heavier riders. I had the same concern as you, the possible rub in the hip area. Never rubbed. The hard one does not soften much, if at all, but performed well for me. I will say I think I personally prefer the soft one more but I don't think you will have problems with either. I did switch out for the wool now and then but that was a decision I made last minute depending on our ride. I did worry about the heat too. My horses never seemed to be overheating from the pad, although like I mentioned. the sweat does creep to the edges more notably than with the wool. I would think it's worth your time to try them out. You will only know after using. I'm sorry if I am not more informative. It is such a tough call to make for someone else's animals. I hope you have success and they work out for you. (ps. In the midwest now and the pads have been fine with our humidity. Not like Florida's but more than California).
it is very thick and very soft..it is also quite large. I hope it is not too thick if you are trying to supplement to raise a pad off the horses withers. they make some thinner ones that do nicely for that..if you are looking for a lot of padding this is probably the ticket. I hope this helps:)
My gelding has high withers and this is the pad that came with him when I bought him.. I just recently bought another one.. I use it with both my english and western saddle.. I love it!
Yes. My horse is high withered and I just cut the pad up to the first opening. You can shape the rest as well. Hard to cut, but that's good. It doesn't fall apart or anything.
I have the hard neoprene pad and cut it with no problems.
We were able to cut the pad with damaging it.
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what size is it in length?
BEST ANSWER: Just measured it to make sure- it's length is 31 & 1/2" long.
BEST ANSWER: Just measured it to make sure- it's length is 31 & 1/2" long.
32 inches long, 15 inches from the center to the edge for width, 1 inch think. And they are soft. I use them as an under pad.
Size: 30" W x 32" L x 1" thick
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What is the difference in the "hard" vs "soft" neoprene saddle pad? any preference between
Western Vented Soft Neoprene Saddle Pad
Western Vented Hard Neoprene Saddle Pad
BEST ANSWER: I looked it up as I wasn't sure myself. It seems the soft neoprene is more pliable whereas the hard neoprene is more rigid. I believe I ordered the soft neoprene pad- more foam like. Not having used the hard neoprene pad, I can't state a preference.
BEST ANSWER: I looked it up as I wasn't sure myself. It seems the soft neoprene is more pliable whereas the hard neoprene is more rigid. I believe I ordered the soft neoprene pad- more foam like. Not having used the hard neoprene pad, I can't state a preference.
Honestly I would not recommend either one of these. They are hard and do not conform to the horse and they are bulky under the saddle.
Thanks Linda, i'm just hoping to find something that is cushioned and will raise my show saddle up a bit and still fit under a saddle show blanket.I didn't know if this would do the trick
I ordered them and could not even get it to stay on my horse. Did not like it at all. If they made it a little more flexible maybe but they are way to hard.
I would definitely go with soft as it is more conforming to the horse then hard.
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