Best wool half pads

[not_with_it]

Which are the best ones to buy. I really like the stephens and mattes ones but they are a bit pricey. Also seen a cottage craft one that is quite cheap and wondered if they are any good. I dont mind paying out if its good quality and will last.
If anyone knows where to buy a cheap one it will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

 

[LauraBR]

I've had the cottage craft one for 6 months now and it still looks lovely! Would love a stephens one though...

 

[CastleMouse]

I love my Shire half pad, was only €20, and it looks smart and is very easy to clean

 

[rema]

I love my Mattes half pad.

 

[Elise]

Bartl definitely! They are excellent quality and wash really well too!

 

[Bosworth]

Griffen nuumed - high wither everytime. had mine for 2 years and they always wash beautifuly

 

[vickers22]

i adore my mattes one, and there are some really cheap ones (well,cheaper!)on ebay for bartl;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/White-Bartl-Sheeps...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[druid]

Bartl, hands down - I looked at Stephen's, Nuumed and Mattes and the Bartl is made from a much denser higher quality fleece than any of those 3. The small details like velcro loops and reinforcement in high wear areas brought it head and shoulders above the others, imo

 

[Blizzard]

saddlery4u on ebay does the Stephens ones really cheap, I have 2, got them both for under £30!

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I think you get what you pay for & although expensive I have to agree with Elise & say 'Bartl' without a doubt. I've got a 'Fusion' one aswell which is extremely good. I was lucky & got both at very good prices, at full price I don't think I could afford them.

 

[WelshRareBit]

I have a lovely Shires one - it only cost me 10.99p and TBH the state it would get into Id kill him if it were real! lol

 

[trudytattinger]

Morpheus, by a mile! Lovely quality and they seat is suede which makes it non-slip. Not too expensive either

 

[Tempi]

second the cottage craft, mine gets used everyday and for competing in and its only been washed once. Had it for about 3months now and its lovely, good value compared to some aswell.

 

[Emily99]

Another vote for Morpheus!

 

[_jetset_]

Why do people use the half pads???

 

[druid]

I'm using one as the saddler suggested it to absorb some of the movement on a big striding horse - her saddle is adjusted to fit it underneath

 

[_jetset_]

Ok, thanks... just wondered.

 

[KatB]

Good for protection, and look nicer than a gel pad IMO!!