Half Pads

The health of horses is a complex issue that involves a large number of factors. If you want to make sure that your horse remains healthy and strong in the long term, you should pay attention to basic details such as good half pads. Statistically, back problems are one of the main causes of health problems among horses. Cramps and tension in the back muscles lead to further health problems. In the long run, this can even cause muscle damage. By using a correction pad, it is often possible to prevent this from happening. A gel pad which is higher at the back, for example, helps to compensate for a saddle that does not fit ideally. As a result, the animal does not have to assume a relieving posture to counteract unpleasant pressure. Even the smallest adjustment errors can be compensated by a suitable horse gel pad.

For the sake of the horse's health, it is generally advisable to take precautions that protect the animal from potential risks such as injuries. In disciplines where the horse is exposed to high loads, its back should be relieved as much as possible. Especially show jumping or long trail rides are good examples of this. Disciplines that can be classified as artistic riding should also be accompanied by a relieving half pad. Frequent mounting and dismounting as well as sudden movements on different parts of the horse's back can literally be a test of endurance. Another factor that should not be underestimated is the strain caused by a rider who has just discovered equestrian sport. A beginning rider first has to get used to the animal and its movements. Experience shows that it takes a certain amount of time until the rider gets a feel for the animal and can move it gently.

Not all half pads are the same. There is a large variety of differently shaped half pads, which are also made of different materials. There is a growing trend towards anatomically shaped half pads for horses, because they are particularly gentle on the horse's back and adapt ideally. Whether a lambskin pad or a gel pad is the right one for your horse depends on the respective purpose. Every equestrian discipline has its own demands on the horse. This also involves specific movement sequences and loads on the back and the entire musculoskeletal system. Therefore, we cover all disciplines and offer the right half pad for every occasion. The horse's health has the highest priority, which is why we only offer products of the highest quality. The aim of every product is to minimise impacts on the horse's sensitive back and to prevent potential pressure points.

There are many different types of half pads. Depending on the model, there is a different focus. A lambskin pad is considered breathable and comfortable. A gel pad for horses, on the other hand, stands out for its anti-slip qualities, as an anti-slip surface on both sides prevents slipping on the back and the saddle. In addition, there are increasingly more models that rely on a so-called memory foam, which is a special foam inlay. The advantage of this is that the half pad moulds to the horse's body and then retains its original shape. Other half pads impress with their special shock-absorbing abilities. Depending on the type, several functions can be combined in one half pad for horses.

To avoid pressure points, the half pad must be placed between the saddle and the saddle pad. This will reduce the pressure on the back muscles due to the even distribution. A half pad for horses is therefore the optimal complement to a saddle pad. The exact positioning of the lambskin pad, correction pad, gel pad or lunging pad depends on the specific purpose.