BeckyMason97
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Can anyone recommend a good half pad? Price isn't really a problem. I've been looking at Lemieux more than anything else, but not sure if there's any better ones about?
Half pads?
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Spyda
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I don't know about 'better' than Lemieux but I have a couple of Stephen's half pads I use and wash regularly and can vouch for their quality and denseness (sp?) of sheepskin. I've read that some of the cheaper lamb/sheepskin half pads can comprise of patches sewn together - rather than one piece of sheepskin. I can highly recommend the Stephen's pads. Hope that helps
milliepops
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Can't speak for their half pads but my Lemieux girth sleeve has some bald patches I'm a bit disappointed with how it has worn, considering I have looked after it very carefully.
If money is really not a problem, I can't recommend Mattes Platinum pads highly enough. I have one for my dressage saddle and it has worn so well, I'm amazed. I've been using it for 2 years - against the horse's back so it does get sweaty and dirty, and it still washes up like new
I'm a bit disappointed with how it has worn, considering I have looked after it very carefully.If money is really not a problem, I can't recommend Mattes Platinum pads highly enough. I have one for my dressage saddle and it has worn so well, I'm amazed. I've been using it for 2 years - against the horse's back so it does get sweaty and dirty, and it still washes up like new
BeckyMason97
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Thanks guys. I think I'll try a stephens one when I get some money together, I like the look of those ones.
I think I'll try a stephens one when I get some money together, I like the look of those ones.showingmadfilly
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I agree I can't think of any better then the stated name but some of the less expensive ones are just as good sometimes.
rhino
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This, although it's not just the cheaper ones. Make sure which ever one you decide to buy is made of a single piece of sheepskin
Herts05
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Think there is one for sale on the BD Classifieds section if you are quick
Copperpot
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I have Bartl and Mattes fully lined numnahs and the Mattes one is better IMHO. I was considering a Le Mieux one next, hope it doesn't get bald patches!! May stick with Mattes!