LeMieux Carbon Mesh Close Contact Saddle Pad

Pull the saddle pad well up into the saddle gullet when you tack up, so the high wither profile ends up in the right place and the wither stays free. On a close contact model in particular that pays off: there is little material in between, so a pad that lies too flat is felt straight away.

Hang the saddle pad up airily after riding and let it dry completely before you store it. Mesh and bamboo can then release their moisture, and the pad lies dry on the back again next time. Shake hair and dust out in between, so the mesh stays open and can do its work.

This saddle pad suits riders who train a lot and hard: show jumping courses, cross-country and intensive work in which horse and rider get warm. It is also a logical choice for a horse that sweats quickly or is sensitive in the back, because the mesh and the bamboo lining draw the moisture away together.

If you ride mainly dressage, a dressage model with straight edges from our range is a better match for the cut of your saddle. If you are looking for more volume under the saddle, for example because your saddle sits a little loosely, you are better off choosing a thicker padded model from our range: this pad is deliberately kept thin and light to preserve the close contact feel.

Pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet when you tack up, so the high wither profile ends up in the right place and the wither stays free. With a thin close contact pad you feel it straight away when it lies too flat. Hang it up airily after riding and let it dry completely before you store it, so the mesh and the bamboo lining can release their moisture. Shake hair and dust out in between, so the mesh stays open.

What is this saddle pad intended for?
For intensive work: hard schooling sessions, show jumping courses and cross-country, where heat and moisture have to be drawn away from under the saddle quickly.

What does close contact mean?
That the saddle pad is deliberately kept thin in the leg area, so there is little material between your leg and your horse and your aids come through more directly.

Why a mesh top layer?
Carbon Mesh is ultra-light and open in structure, so heat and moisture can pass through it faster than through a closed fabric.

What does the bamboo lining do?
It lies softly against the back and, together with the mesh top layer, provides a drier and cooler climate under the saddle.

Is this suitable for a horse that sweats quickly?
Yes, the combination of the breathable mesh top layer and the bamboo lining is aimed at exactly that.

What is the high wither profile for?
It gives the wither extra room, so the saddle pad does not press there.

Can I also use this for dressage?
It is a close contact model, so the cut matches jumping saddles. For dressage, a dressage model from our range is the more obvious choice.

• The LeMieux Carbon Mesh Close Contact is a light, breathable saddle pad for intensive work.
• The Carbon Mesh top layer is ultra-light and draws heat and moisture away quickly.
• The inside is lined with soft bamboo that lies pleasantly against the back.
• The anatomical cut follows the topline and helps limit pressure points.
• A high wither profile gives the wither extra room.
• The close contact design keeps the contact between leg and horse direct.
• The saddle pad is intended for jumping, cross-country and intensive schooling.