Eskadron Saddle Pad Velours Crystal Platinum 25

Match the girth fixing to your own saddle: use the three points to set the tension so that the pad sits firmly while the wither stays clear. When saddling up, pull the pad well up into the gullet so the silicone zones end up in the right place and do what they are meant to do.

Velour picks up hair and dust more visibly than a smooth material. Beat the pad out after riding and brush the top side in one direction, so the nap of the velour stays lying neatly between washes. Always let it dry completely after work before you store it, so the Cool-Dry underside can release the moisture. If you want a coordinated set, combine it with other items from the same Platinum line.

This saddle pad suits riders who care about appearance and still want a technically solid pad. The velour fabric and the crystal finish come into their own at a competition, during a clinic or at a photo session, while the Cool-Dry underside, the filling and the anti-slip zones make it equally usable for ordinary training work.

If what you want is a fully understated pad without crystals, a version in a plain matt material from our range makes more sense. If you want more volume under the saddle, for instance because your saddle sits a little wide, you are better off with a more thickly padded example from our range: the filling of this pad is deliberately kept medium-weight. And if you ride mainly outdoors in mud and rain, velour is not the most practical top material.

Lay the pad on the back, put your saddle on top and pull the pad well up into the gullet, so the silicone zones end up in the right place. Then use the three points of the girth loop to set the tension so the pad sits firmly while the wither stays clear.

Velour shows hair and dust more quickly. Beat the pad out after riding and brush the top side in one direction. Always let it dry completely before you store it, so the Cool-Dry underside can release the moisture.

How does this saddle pad differ from a standard saddle pad?
In the top material and the finish: velour instead of a smooth fabric, with a crystal cord on the binding and crystal embroidery on both sides.

Will my horse's back stay dry?
The underside is made in Cool-Dry, a breathable and moisture-wicking material that draws perspiration away.

How does the saddle pad stay in place?
Through the combination of silicone anti-slip zones in the saddle area, the Innostrap system at the front and a girth loop with three points.

Is this saddle pad suitable for competition?
Yes, it is intended for both training and competition.

How thick is the filling?
The filling is medium-weight and stitched with fine quilting, which keeps pressure distribution even and the pad in shape.

Where is the Eskadron logo?
On both sides, as a vertical crystal embroidery.

Which collection does this saddle pad come from?
From the Eskadron Platinum 25 collection.

• The Eskadron Velours Crystal is a quilted saddle pad from the Platinum 25 collection.
• The top fabric is velour: soft, with a deep sheen and a shape-retaining quality.
• The Cool-Dry underside is breathable and draws perspiration away.
• A medium-weight filling with fine quilting provides even pressure distribution.
• Silicone anti-slip zones in the saddle area keep the saddle stable.
• The Innostrap system and a girth loop with three points handle the fixing.
• A crystal cord on the velour binding and crystal embroidery on both sides form the finish.
• The saddle pad is usable for training and competition.