I am trying to make a decision for a competition saddle pad…?
I run barrels, and am getting more competitive, hauling a few times a week. I am trying to decide what pad would work best and what its strongest and weakest points are, what people love or hate about them, etc. I’ve got it narrowed down to two pads: The Impact Gel pad, or the ESP pad by Classic Equine. I’m looking for educated opinions, no slanderous comments, please. If you don’t like either of these pads and simply want to trash talk, please refrain from posting your answer.
I’m not familiar with either pad unfortunately, but I’ve seen gel pads and am not impressed.
I’ve been buying toklat pads nowadays. Their coolback pads (Non wool), seem to be like the ones I’ve purchased since ‘74 when one was given to me as a gift (I still have it and it’s still servicable!). They are kind on a horse’s back and you can take them home and stick them in the washer and dryer and have them CLEAN for the next day’s use.
http://www.toklat.com/dyn_prodlist.php?k=87236
I’d go with the standard coolback 30″ x 30″ but they do have a woolback barrel pad.
Classic Equine ESP
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ESP (Extra Sensory Protection) Felt Pad $159.00 Dimensions: 31″ x 32″ (width x length)… |
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Classic Equine ESP Wool Top Pad 34×38 Brown/Tan $139.95 Top layer is a heavy, custom weave 100% New Zealand Wool blanket which is long lasting, durable, and good looking; oil tan wear leathers. 1/2 memory foam middle layer is extremely conforming and temperature sensitive. It continuously molds and conforms to the shape of the back then rebounds to its original shape when pressure is removed. This minimizes pressure points and relieves body stress. It … |
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Classic Equine Tough Enough ESP Wool Saddle Pad $139.95 Classic Equine Tough Enough to Wear Pink ESP Wool Top Saddle Pad Top layer is a heavy, custom weave 100% New Zealand Wool blanket which is long lasting, durable, and good looking; oil tan wear leathers. 1/2 memory foam middle layer is extremely conforming and temperature sensitive. It continuously molds and conforms to the shape of the back then rebounds to its original shape when pressure is remo… |
