Eskadron Saddle Pad Bouclé Crystal Classic Sports 26

The Eskadron Bouclé Crystal saddle pad from the Classic Sports 26 collection is a quilted pad with a bouclé outer fabric, a waffle-structured cotton underside and a crystal binding on the glossy edge. It is intended for riders who want a well-kept, luxurious look under the saddle and at the same time a pad that stays put, both in training and at a competition.

About this saddle pad

What immediately sets the Eskadron Bouclé Crystal saddle pad apart from an ordinary pad is the outer fabric. Bouclé is a weave with a looped structure: the surface gains relief and a rich, almost textile depth instead of the flat sheen of a standard fabric. Under the saddle that gives a recognisable look, even from a distance in the arena.

Underneath that outer fabric sits a pad that mainly has to do its job. The filling is medium thick and stitched through with a large quilting pattern. That combination keeps the pad in shape, ensures it lies stably under the saddle and helps distribute pressure evenly across the back. The underside is made of waffle-structured cotton. It feels soft against the skin and helps regulate moisture, which you notice above all in more intensive work or on warmer days.

For the fit, Eskadron combines three features. In the saddle area there are silicone anti-slip panels that make the contact between saddle and pad grippier, so slipping stays limited. At the front, the Innostrap system handles the attachment, and the girth loops have a triple fixing option. Together they let you match the pad precisely to different saddles and girths, instead of leaving it to lie however it falls.

The finish matches the character of the line: a cord combined with a crystal binding on the glossy edge, rounded off with the Eskadron emblem and its matching pendant. The sparkle stays limited to the edges and the details, which keeps the whole thing looking well-kept without drawing attention away from the horse.

Key benefits

• Bouclé outer fabric with a pronounced texture that stands out without being loud
• Medium-thick filling with large quilting for a stable lie and even pressure distribution
• Waffle-structured cotton underside that feels soft and helps regulate moisture
• Silicone anti-slip panels in the saddle area limit slipping
• Innostrap system and girth loops with triple fixing for precise attachment
• Cord and crystal binding on the glossy edge as a refined finish
• Usable for daily training and for competition

Practical advice

When you saddle up, pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet. That way the silicone panels end up in the right place under the saddle and do what they are meant to do. Then use the triple fixing of the girth loops to match the tension to your own saddle: tight enough to hold the pad in place, generous enough to leave the wither clear.

Because of its looped structure, a bouclé outer fabric picks up hair and dust more readily than a smooth material. Knock the pad out after riding and brush the top gently, and the structure stays looking good between washes. Let the pad dry completely before you put it away, so the cotton underside can release the moisture it has taken up. If you want a coordinated set, combine it with leg protection or a headcollar in the same colour from our range.

When to choose this saddle pad

This saddle pad suits riders who care about appearance and still want a technically sound pad. The bouclé and the crystal binding come into their own at a competition, a clinic or a photo session, while the filling, the anti-slip panels and the cotton underside make it just as usable for ordinary training work.

If what you want is a completely understated pad without crystals, a plain version from our range makes more sense. If you want more volume under the saddle, for instance because your saddle sits a little wide, a thicker padded model is the better choice: the filling of this pad is deliberately kept medium thick. And if you ride mainly out in mud and rain, a textured fabric like bouclé is not the most practical outer material.

Technical specifications

• Outer fabric: bouclé
• Underside: waffle-structured cotton, moisture-regulating
• Filling: medium thick
• Quilting: large quilting
• Anti-slip: silicone panels in the saddle area
• Front attachment: Innostrap system
• Girth loops: with triple fixing option
• Finish: cord and crystal binding on the glossy edge
• Details: Eskadron emblem and pendant
• Collection: Eskadron Classic Sports 26

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is bouclé?
Bouclé is a weave with a looped structure. That gives the outer fabric relief and a rich texture, instead of the flat surface of a smooth fabric.

How does this saddle pad differ from a standard saddle pad?
In the outer fabric and the finish: bouclé with relief instead of a smooth fabric, finished with a cord and a crystal binding on the glossy edge.

How does the saddle pad stay in place?
Through the combination of silicone anti-slip panels in the saddle area, the Innostrap system at the front and girth loops with a triple fixing option.

Will my horse's back stay fresh?
The underside is made of waffle-structured cotton, which feels pleasant and helps regulate moisture during training or competition.

Is this saddle pad suitable for competition?
Yes, it is intended both for daily training and for use in the competition arena.

How thick is the filling?
The filling is medium thick and stitched through with a large quilting pattern, which keeps pressure distribution even and lets the pad lie stably under the saddle.

Does this saddle pad fit under different saddles?
The Innostrap system and the triple fixing option of the girth loops let you match the attachment to different saddles.

Which collection is this saddle pad from?
From the Eskadron Classic Sports 26 collection.

In summary

• The Eskadron Bouclé Crystal is a quilted saddle pad from the Classic Sports 26 collection.
• The outer fabric is bouclé: a weave with a looped structure and pronounced relief.
• The underside is waffle-structured cotton and helps regulate moisture.
• A medium-thick filling with large quilting ensures a stable lie and even pressure distribution.
• Silicone anti-slip panels in the saddle area limit slipping under the saddle.
• The Innostrap system and girth loops with triple fixing handle the attachment.
• A cord and crystal binding on the glossy edge, the Eskadron emblem and the pendant make up the finish.
• The saddle pad is usable for training and for competition.

Eskadron

Eskadron is een toonaangevend Duits ruitersportmerk dat wereldwijd bekendstaat om zijn hoogwaardige uitrusting voor paarden. Het merk maakt deel uit van Pikeur en combineert innovatieve materialen met een moderne, sportieve uitstraling.

Eskadron is vooral populair om zijn zadeldekjes, beenbeschermers, halsters, dekens en stalaccessoires. De producten worden ontwikkeld met veel aandacht voor pasvorm, duurzaamheid en comfort voor het paard, waardoor ze geschikt zijn voor zowel training als wedstrijd.

Daarnaast staat Eskadron bekend om zijn stijlvolle collecties en seizoenskleuren, die perfect te combineren zijn tot een harmonieuze look voor paard en ruiter. Dankzij de combinatie van kwaliteit, design en functionaliteit is Eskadron uitgegroeid tot een van de meest geliefde merken binnen de internationale ruitersport.