YOUR HORSE'S GEAR BIG TEST | SADDLE PADS
GONE ARE THE days when the sole purpose of a saddle pad was to keep a saddle clean and free from a horse's sweat. Nowadays saddle pads offer a host of extra highperformance features, including breathability, shock absorbing properties and much more. With the fit and comfort of a horse's tack at the forefront of every rider's mind, a well-designed and fitting saddle pad is crucial to ensure that he can perform at his best. To help you make the best choice for your horse, our new team of testers has been using and reviewing eight saddle pads. Each of the pads has been rigorously tested for the last three months and assessed for fit, performance and value for money.
How we score:
Each saddle pad has been marked out of five for fit, effectiveness and value for money. This gives an overall rating out of 15.
MEET THE TESTERS
Leanne Jackson and her 15-year-old Thoroughbred, Jazz, compete in dressage at prix st georges (PSG) and inter 1 level.
and Bob, 12-year-old middlewight coloured cob, enjoy hacking, beach and
