Saddle pads/ numnahs *sigh*

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So, with the hot weather and summer on its way I have been thinking: is it okay to use a normal saddle pad in the summer?
I mean, yeah of course it is, but what saddle pads provide moisture wicking or cooling or sweat absorption?
Is a le mieux cc okay? The ones with suede on the top and the bamboo technology?
Recommendations about cooling saddle pads please?
They need to be affordable though :p
 
Sheepskin is a brilliant product, I recommend proper medical grade sheepskin such as Mattes or Lamfelle above the lamskins you see everywhere, but they are more expensive. The breathable pads can work well but I can't give feedback on specific models. They would be easier care than sheepskin, though the latter can be machine washed with a leather wash (wool wash isn't enough).
 
I agree they are expensive but they last. One of mine is at least 9yrs old and still looks as good as a cheaper version that is 1 yr old.
 
Following this thread with interest as I'm looking for a new saddle pad. Currently, I have two sheepskins, one of which is unbranded but thick and fabulous. Other wise, I use bucas or le Mieux wicking saddle pads with a prolite.
I did buy a pressure relieving pad which retailed at approx £260 ( i got it in a sale) and it had to be binned after a few months of washing and wearing.
Don't know if its worth splashing out on the christ saddle pad champ or just go for a bog standard wicking pad with a prolite.
 
I have a Mattes pad and when I advertised my new/unused Lamfelle it went within 5mins so obviously popular too.

I've heard really good reviews about all things Husk. I'm sure there was a thread about their pads on here recently with photos showing how well they kept hot & sweaty horses cool under the saddle.
 
For those that use the Mattes or similar did you have to have your saddles refitted before using them? I think one of mine would benefit from having sheepskin as he gets hot just standing still but he is an extra wide gullet on a K&M and I'm not sure it would fit underneath.
 
Lindylouanne said:
For those that use the Mattes or similar did you have to have your saddles refitted before using them? I think one of mine would benefit from having sheepskin as he gets hot just standing still but he is an extra wide gullet on a K&M and I'm not sure it would fit underneath.
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My tack is western so is designed to have a pad under it however with english tack it should be fitted with the pads that you intend to use because the fit will be affected/altered.
 
Lindylouanne said:
For those that use the Mattes or similar did you have to have your saddles refitted before using them? I think one of mine would benefit from having sheepskin as he gets hot just standing still but he is an extra wide gullet on a K&M and I'm not sure it would fit underneath.
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If you're using a thin cotton numnah then definitely, if using a thinner sheepskin, a double polypad etc then maybe not. I would ask your fitter.
 
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