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Which saddle pad is the best? Saddlecloth, saddle pad and pad explained.

A saddle pad most important task is to protect the saddle from sweat and dirt. To do this, it is important that the material absorbs sweat well and prevents heat from building up under the saddle. A saddle pad should also keep the horse's back dry, which is good for health. A wet back quickly turns into a c

Saddle Pad and Saddle Cloth differ only in their shape. While saddle pads are cut in the shape of the saddle, saddle pads are angular at the back and can therefore be combined more flexibly with different saddle models. Saddle pads only cover the saddle area. In Icelandic horses, they are mainly used for visual reasons. Pads with fur are primarily used for additional pressure relief and padding.

We are the Icelandic horse store with the largest selection of wool products for Icelandic horses. The natural material wool is the best thing you can put on your Icelandic horse. Our basic model is the wool saddle cloth, but we also offer discreet saddle pads or saddle cloths depending on your needs and saddle. If you don't ride at all, you will find what you are looking for in our Lunging Pad , which we make from offcuts from our production. Some models of our saddle pads have beautiful decorations on the piping, which are either made of fish leather or wool trim.

Our saddle pads are made of Upper Palatinate loden from 100% virgin wool. They are produced fairly in Germany and make a contribution to sustainability.

Which saddle pad is suitable for my Icelandic horse?

Saddle Cloths made of Wool, Whether you want to use a saddle cloth, saddle pad or pad depends on the shape of your saddle. Icelandic horse saddles have a classic English shape, therefore all of these pads will fit and you are free to choose what you like.

If you use an alternative saddle shape, such as a barrock or trail saddle, a saddle chloth is suitable for you.

For sensitive or weakly muscled horses, an additional pad with fur can be useful, as this distributes pressure peaks extremely well. However, a thicker saddle pad should be taken into account when fitting the saddle.

If your saddle slips when you ride, it is because of your saddle. A saddle pad that slips while riding is an indicator that the saddle does not fit perfectly.

The ideal saddle pad for Icelandic horses is made of wool

A suitable saddle pad should be as thin as possible, dimensionally stable, non-slip and made of high-quality material to transport sweat to the outside. Wool is good for your Icelandic horse's back. It can absorb an incredible amount of sweat - up to 30% of its own weight - and thus ensures a dry saddle area, which in turn cannot cool down.

In winter, it never feels cold and clammy, but keeps the temperature under the saddle pleasantly warm. In summer wool also protects against overheating under the saddle because it always maintains a neutral temperature and is extremely breathable. This ensures a healthy microclimate between saddle and horse. This makes the natural material ideal for Icelandic horses with sensitive backs. Wool activates blood circulation and has a relaxing effect on the muscles and connective tissue.

You should also always pay attention to the filling of the saddle pad. Polyester fillings are neither absorbent nor temperature-regulating. Our saddle pad has a wool filling.

Healthy back climate for Icelandic horses: Why wool is the best choice

Wool has a natural ability to regulate temperature based on its structure with small air pockets that act as insulators. In winter, wool retains the horse's body heat by warming up the air pockets and forming an insulating layer. In summer, on the other hand, this structure releases excess heat to the outside and promotes air exchange, thereby regulating the temperature. 

The fibers of the Wool enable good air circulation and low thermal conductivity, which helps to efficiently dissipate heat and moisture and prevent heat build-up. This keeps the horse's body temperature stable and comfortable all year round.

How Do I Care For a Wool Saddle Pad?

You should brush out a wool saddle pad after every ride - most effectively with a rubber massage brush. It dries best if you take it out from under the saddle and lay it on the saddle with the wet side up.

Due to its self-cleaning properties, it rarely needs to be washed. Depending on the intensity of use, every one to three months. The best indicator of whether your saddle cloth/pad needs to be washed is the stickiness of the underside. The grease from your horse's coat, together with sweat, sticks the wool fabric together and seals it off from absorbing moisture. So if the saddle cloth is sticky or even greasy, it needs to be put in the washing machine as soon as possible. It can be washed on the wool cycle at 30 degrees.

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