Therapeutic shimmable all-in-one full riding pad. SmartFoam™ core provides superior shock absorption and pressure-point protection, yet compresses to less than 1/8” to bring rider and horse close together. Full panel shim pockets with easy top and front access – use with VersaFit™ Shims for the ultimate custom contoured saddle fit. Top layer is super durable cordura or light breeze, bottom is breathable, moisture wicking TecFleece™. Made in USA.
Fabric Choices:
Breeze/TecFleece: Quick dry, easy clean material with breathable top layer and moisture wicking, soft underside
Cordura/TecFleece: Easy clean material with super durable, long-lasting, water resistant top layer and moisture wicking, soft underside.
HOW TO USE
All-in-one pad for use directly between your horse and Western saddle.
We recommend using VersaFit™ Shims in your pad to create a custom-contoured ideal saddle fit. Even if your current saddle fits well, the addition of our specially shaped shoulder shim behind the furthest backswing point of the scapula will give your horse greater freedom of movement and improve comfort and performance. NOTE– Shims should be installed prior to placing pad on your horse. (Click HERE for shimming information.)
NOTE: The SmartFoam™ inserts are temperature sensitive. They will be firmer if it’s colder, and softer when warmer. During cooler weather, your horse’s body heat will warm the inserts, allowing them to soften and conform. Tighten your girth in stages, going up one hole at a time on each side. This will reduce potential lateral imbalance. When temperatures are low, allow the pad to sit on your horse for a few minutes, or move your horse on the ground a bit before mounting. Due to the unique compression qualities of the SmartFoam™, you may need to tighten your girth an extra time or two.
FURTHER INFO
The WESTERN SMARTPAD® works great under WESTERN saddles. (Choose your appropriate size to accommodate the length and skirt size of your saddle). Easy-acess pockets to hold your SHIMS for successful MANAGEMENT OF THE INTERFACE.
Best value in combination with SMARTFLX™ saddle trees. 100% breathable, orthopedic, anti-slip, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, easily to clean. Currently available in black. Crafted in the USA.
Our unique shimming concept provides a simple way to offer dynamic custom fit. The welcoming “hug” of our saddles’ undersides provides for an un-restricted equine athlete capable of enjoying full physical potential under saddle.The original SMARTPAD® inserts – housed inside the sculpted pockets of the pad – are designed to support the Horse’s back under the saddle tree bars, leaving the bottom section of the pad appropriately thin so you can have a good leg communication with your horse. This SMART FOAM is the most advanced impact reduction material in the world of MEMORY FOAMS which are manufactured with many different consistencies, impact deflection and compression capacities and are not as effective as SMART FOAM.
The original SMART FOAM has a compression factor that allows it to conform/compress to less ¼ of its original thickness where needed to accommodate pressure points, yet it loses no more than 2% of its impact deflection properties.
A FUN EXPERIMENT
Check the amazing characteristics of the SMARTPAD® by putting your hand underneath the pad (even on a very hard surface) and having someone stand on the pad: You will feel weight impact, but you will not feel any pain.
SIZE
SMALL: 28″//71 cm along the spine x 33.75″ //86 cm wide from wingtip to wingtip laid out flat.
MEDIUM: 30″//76 cm along the spine x 33.75″//86 cm wide from wingtip to wingtip laid out flat.
LARGE: “32//81 cm along the spine x 33.75″//86 cm wide from wingtip to wingtip laid out flat.
SMARTPAD® CARE INSTRUCTIONS TO INSURE A LONG LIFE
Excess hair can be easily removed with simple rubber scraper. Hose clean, drip dry. Follow this LINK to access detailed instructions.
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