Indispensable in equestrian sport
Saddle pads
A saddle pad is more than just a stylish accessory - it provides protection for the horse's back and protects the saddle. Whether for dressage or eventing, the right saddle pad ensures comfort and functionality. In our online shop you will find a large selection of saddle pads online in different shapes, colours and designs, so that there is a suitable model for every riding style and taste.
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For every taste
Saddle pad types
- Dressage saddle pads: rectangular and straight cut at the front, often with glitter or coloured edging
- Jumping saddle pads: cut round at the front and follow the contour of the saddle flap
- Show saddle pads: white saddle pads mostly for dressage, also coloured for show jumping
- Pony saddle pads: adapted in size for the smaller saddle
- Saddle pads: are modelled on the shape of the saddle and are barely visible under the saddle.
Eskadron saddle pads
- largest selection
- many basic variants
- always new collection colours
Kentucky saddle pads
- unique stitching
- no loops for fastening to the front of the saddle
- high-quality and breathable material
LeMieux saddle pads
- different cuts
- classic design
- with moisture-absorbing bamboo filling
Schabracken sind in verschiedenen Größen erhältlich. Am gebräuchlichsten sind Full (für Großpferde) und Pony (für kleinere Pferde und Ponys). Wichtig ist, dass die Schabracke gut unter den Sattel passt und nicht verrutscht.
Eine Schabracke ist rechteckig und deckt den gesamten Sattelbereich ab. Eine Satteldecke hingegen hat die Form des Sattels und ist kleiner. Beide dienen dem Schutz des Pferderückens und des Sattels.
Lammfell-Schabracken sind besonders für Pferde mit empfindlicher Haut oder Rückenproblemen geeignet. Sie bieten zusätzliche Polsterung und schonen den Rücken des Pferdes durch eine bessere Druckverteilung.
Für Dressurreiter empfiehlt sich eine länglichere Dressurschabracke in passender Form und Größe zum Dressursattel. Je nach Vorliebe kann sie schlicht oder mit modischen Details wie Stickereien oder Kordeln ausgestattet sein.
Ja, Schabracken können alleine verwendet werden, da sie den Sattel und den Pferderücken ausreichend schützen. Allerdings bieten manche Reiter ihrem Pferd zusätzlichen Komfort durch die Kombination mit einem Sattelpad.
Schabracken sind häufig aus Baumwolle, Mikrofaser oder Funktionsmaterialien gefertigt, die den Schweiß des Pferdes aufnehmen und ableiten. Für zusätzliche Polsterung und Komfort sind Schabracken mit Lammfell beliebt.
Neben klassischen Farben wie Schwarz, Weiß und Blau sind in dieser Saison kräftige Farben wie Bordeaux, Dunkelgrün oder Violett sehr beliebt. Auch Schabracken mit besonderen Details wie Glitzer, Kordeln oder Logos setzen modische Akzente.
Für Vielseitigkeitsreiter eignet sich eine Vielseitigkeitsschabracke, die kürzer ist als eine Dressurschabracke und optimal zum Vielseitigkeitssattel passt.
What function does a saddle pad have for the horse?
Saddle pads are used to keep the horse's sweat away from the saddle and to distribute the pressure evenly on the back. They prevent chafing and support pressure distribution when riding. Depending on the discipline, such as dressage or eventing, there are different shapes and materials. Breathable models are particularly popular, as they absorb and wick away sweat well to ensure a comfortable fit for your horse.
What do you need to consider when buying a saddle pad?
The saddle pad protects the horse's back and especially the saddle from dirt and sweat. The materials used must wick away moisture well and also dry well again after training. In addition, the saddle pad must not slip. You should therefore pay close attention to the fit.
There are saddle pads with extra raised, ergonomically shaped withers to minimise friction and increase comfort.
Nowadays, the underside is usually made of a mesh fabric, which has particularly good breathable properties.
If you have a horse that is prone to chafing, use lambskin saddle pads or lambskin underlays. This can be particularly necessary when changing coat. As a rule, however, all horses get on well with saddle pads made from a cotton mix.
Choose the right shape of saddle pad
The shape of the saddle pad plays an important role in ensuring both comfort and freedom of movement for your horse. Depending on the type of saddle and discipline, there are dressage saddle pads, which have an elongated and rectangular shape, or eventing saddle pads, which are shorter and versatile. A good fit and accuracy of fit are crucial to avoid pressure points.
Lambskin saddle pads - for sensitive horses
Lambskin saddle pads are particularly recommended for sensitive horses or horses with back problems. They offer additional padding, are particularly skin-friendly and have a shock-absorbing effect. The natural properties of lambskin help to absorb the horse's sweat and at the same time reduce pressure and friction. This keeps the horse's back dry and well protected.
Washing saddle pads correctly
First of all, wash as often as necessary, but as little as possible, because of course every saddle pad loses some colour with every wash. Sometimes it can help if you simply brush the saddle pad after riding. You can actually machine wash any saddle pad at 30 degrees, do not spin it vigorously (low rotation) and do not put it in the tumble dryer. If saddle pads are tumble dried, they shrink quickly and beautiful decorations fray.
We often hear that customers struggle with black edges on saddle pads, especially on light-coloured ones. This is due to the colouring of the saddles and boots, which comes off when the horse's sweat comes into contact with them. So always make sure the leather is of high quality.