Sheepskin half pads....

[Bounty]

Which do I get?

I have the shortlist down to a Bartl, a Mattes or a Stephens.

Which would be the best? I want as much wither clearance as poss, and does anyone know whether any of those mentioned above have spine clearance?

I'd appreciate any of your personal experiences!

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I have both a Bartl & a Stephens.....they are about the same as one another, either are really good & well made

 

[dieseldog]

Premier Equine £15?

http://www.premierequineinternational.com/acatalog/saddle_cloths.html

 

[tabithakat64]

I have a lush Mattes one, but the Stephens ones always look pretty good too.

 

[lucy245]

Mattes are the longest lasting ones, i have used Stephens to but prefer the Mattes.

 

[not_with_it]

I would go for a cottage craft, much cheaper and just as good. Ive had mine a year now and it still looks like new. It has spine clearence and plenty of clearence over the withers.

 

[Bounty]

Cheers all! Off to ebay with all your suggestions in mind!

I'm slightly limiting my options by being adamant that I want it in brown fur, though I may just stretch to a scrummy 'caramel' coloured one

 

[ISHmad]

I got a lovely Le Mieux one from Your Horse Live yesterday. It is really scrummy, and you can also put close cell comfort pads in to convert into a front or rear riser pad (or both) if needed.

 

[siennamum]

cottage craft - much easier on the wallet & just as nice

 

[LauraBR]

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cottage craft - much easier on the wallet & just as nice

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I bought my cottage craft one over a year ago for about £20 and it looks absolutely fantastic.