Description
Mattes Custom Square All Purpose Saddle Pads have been designed in two layers, a double layer of specially made polyester felt fabric for shape retention and pressure equalization, and polyester wadding for padding. Mattes do not use any foam, neoprene or gel and as a result, the whole structure is fully breathable, very important on a sweating horse and something that many all purpose saddle pads just can’t deal with. The internal structure is covered with a blended cotton twill quilt material that will not fade even after the pad has been washed or cleaned.
The sheepskin on Mattes all purpose saddle pads is of very high quality, very dense and provides natural cushioning for the horse. You can choose a range of sheepskin options from the front only, front and rear as well as semi-lined or sickle-shaped underneath the saddle pad. Of course, if you don’t want sheepskin that’s no problem it is available without and we have many customers who order several different colours of saddle pads without the sheepskin.
Mattes has introduced helpful elements to their sheepskin saddle pads such as Mattes SPINEFREE ® which reliably prevents any pressure on the withers and spine. SADDLE-FIX ® a secure fastening system so that the centre strip of the saddle pad can be easily fixed to the saddle.
The optional Mattes CORRECTION ® system, with a single or a double pocket that can hold up to three, felt inserts each 5 mm thick, and closely matches the properties of a new saddle, padded with wool and horsehair. The shims allow for adjustments in the saddle position of up to 30mm. The correction system is extremely useful if your horse changes shape throughout the season.
By now you can probably appreciate why we only recommend Mattes sheepskin saddle pads, in all our years of retailing, we simply haven’t found anything better. They sit perfectly on the horse and they look amazing as well.
- Sheepskin Options: None, Front & Rear Trim Only, Semi Lined - Front Trim, Semi Lined - Front & Rear Trim.
- Finest Quality Sheepskin, hand selected and tanned in own Tannery in Germany.
- Mattes SPINEFREE ® design reliably prevents any pressure
- SADDLE-FIX ® prevents saddle slippage
- 2 pocket or 4 pocket CORRECTION ® system
- Back Length (all styles): Small (47cm), Medium (54cm), Large (58cm), XLarge (62cm)
- Depth All Purpose: Small (46.5cm), Medium (49.5cm), Large (51.5cm), XLarge (51.5cm)
- Fabric: Cotton, Cotton Sheen or Velvet
- Style: All Purpose
Yvonne S –
It is so nice to be able to talk to a company over the phone and with such knowledgeable staff. The result is one happy customer!
Cumbria, UK.
Olivia L –
Great Quality, love the diamante trim looks even better than I thought it would.
Essex, UK.
Becky B –
Received today, the Mattes dressage pad is so well made and fits my horse perfectly. Love the embroidery as well thanks.
Gloucestershire, UK.
Sally W –
The Mattes saddle pad is lovely and you made the whole process very easy. The design software was simple to use and I spent a bit more time than I had intended designing the colour of the quilt, trims, ropes and embroidery!
Even though they take a few weeks to arrive, they are definitely worth it and will need another when my new horse finally gets here.
Derbyshire, UK.
Christine W –
Staff available to give help & advice – which is an absolute bonus as most companies do not have any telephone contact! The facility to design your own saddle pad was absolutely amazing! The quality is still exceptional. I still have one that is approx 18 years old – still looks brilliant! Devon, USA.