Other name for Limpet Saddle Pads....

[Devonshire dumpling]

If my memory serves me correctly the company who originally designed Limpet Saddle Pads split into 2 and another name was created too?????

Tried the nonslip table thingy on the rolly polly horse today and no saddle slippage, so after a limpet.... would rather something a little padded for hunting!

Does anyone know what the other name is for them as nothing much on Ebay under Limpet?

Or can anyone else recommend something similar for a barrell x

 

[katherine1975]

I like the acavallo gel pads or the barnsby grip pad.

 

[appylass]

I have used Stephens Gel Eze pad on my wide pony, it works very well. Unfortunately someone borrowed it and I've not seen it since!

It's this type (they do a variety of non slip pads)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephens-GEL-EZE-Non-Slip-Saddle-Pad-New-Shaped-Style-/130512482768

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

Thanks for the replies, wish I could remember the other name!

Those half pad ones you both showed me, do you just use that and nothing else then? so the saddle flaps are directly on the horse? xx wish they were cheaper!..how annoying when ppl borrow things and don't return them! grr xx

 

[Janette]

Prolite???

http://www.rideaway.co.uk/prolite-saddle-stay-pad/default.aspx

 

[Fellewell]

Aerborn gel pads are quite good and chunkier than Gel-eze.

 

[rhino]

I always preferred Impakt pads to the limpet ones, my horse always sweated up really badly with the limpets.

http://www.horseandrider.co.uk/shop/2/22/203/

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

I always preferred Impakt pads to the limpet ones, my horse always sweated up really badly with the limpets.

http://www.horseandrider.co.uk/shop/2/22/203/

THATS ITTTTTTTT!!!! IMPAKT!!! lol they are same i think¬ company split so thery went seperate ways and changed the name!! xx

 

[rhino]

Were the limpet ones not smooth on both sides? The impakt ones had like a mesh effect on the bottom which seemed to wick some of the sweat away.

It looks like you can still order limpets too http://www.limpetsaddlepad.co.uk/

 

[night_mare]

I can only think of the Acavallo pads - like these http://www.countrysmiths.co.uk/products.asp?man=Acavallo

 

[Kallibear]

Impak and Limpet pad are not the same. One's thicker foam and no edging, the other is much thinner and has a bound edge. Same material tho. Can't remember which is which i'm afraid, tho i've had both

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

Ah right!

Thanks for all your replies, some rich Lords OH has pmed me and offered me to buy theirs

do love this place! x

 

[LimpetSaddlePads]

I just thought it a good idea to set the record straight.
The founder, Aline, of Limpet Saddle Pad in the UK died in May 2010. After that date the availability of stock fell to very low levels.
In June 2011 the business was relaunched by Brigitte Manning and there is now a full range of the black and the brown pads available.
Aline only ever worked on her own and the business definately did not split into 2.
The Impakt pad was a 'copy' which Aline, through the courts, managed to stop being manufactured.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Best regards,
Brigitte

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

If you want something "non-stick", I'm using a Griffin Nu-Med at the mo, which is fab.

Also on my little mare she has an "endurance" non-slip pad. I got mine from Performance Equestrian, but they're not the cheapest you can get on-line! Dave Wilson Equestrian have the same item, much cheaper!

Endurance people use them a lot as they soak up moisture from the horse's back plus they've got a backing on them which is supposed to massage the horse's back too, thus reducing pressure points.

They're fantastic, won't move an inch even if you're going up and down hills and stuff.

 

[Oberon]

I have a Thinline pad. hubby got it me for Valentines day

 

[hairycob]

MiJodsR2BlinkinTite,

Is the endurance pad the Zilco Airflow. I need a 2nd saddle cloth. I've got a Barnsby grip pad, but both that & the Nuumed are more expensive & wondered about this one. I do pretty long hack & planning on more TREC this summer so I was looking at this one.

 

[LissyBear]

MiJodsR2BlinkinTite,

Is the endurance pad the Zilco Airflow. I need a 2nd saddle cloth. I've got a Barnsby grip pad, but both that & the Nuumed are more expensive & wondered about this one. I do pretty long hack & planning on more TREC this summer so I was looking at this one.

The Zilco Airflow pad truly is a very good numnah. The underside is made of a non slip material and the unique design allows air to circulate between the saddle and the horses back. It retails at £42.95 and I promise you will not be disappointed!