Vestrum Helsinki Dressage Saddle Pad FW25

When saddling up, always pull the saddle pad well up into the wither cut-out before you tighten the girth. That keeps the hollow above the wither open and prevents the fabric from lying tight across the top of the wither. Then check that the girth panels lie flat and that there is no fold under the girth.

For horses that sweat quickly it is handy to rotate several pads, so each one can dry completely between two training sessions. If you want a finished look in the arena, match the colour to your ear bonnet and your polo wraps from the range.

This saddle pad is intended for dressage riders who train daily and also want to turn out neatly at a competition. It is a good choice for horses that sweat quickly or react sensitively to pressure, precisely because the cut leaves the wither free and the lining lets moisture through.

If you mainly jump or ride eventing, you are better off with a jumping or eventing model from our range: that is cut shorter and more sloping and follows the flap of such a saddle better. The Helsinki saddle pad comes in size Full dressage, so for ponies look at a smaller model. And if you have a horse whose saddle balance you want to be able to adjust, a pad with removable shims from the range makes more sense than this classic dressage model.

When saddling up, always pull the saddle pad well up into the wither cut-out before you tighten the girth. That keeps the hollow above the wither open and stops the fabric from lying tight across the top of the wither. Then check that the girth panels lie flat and that there is no fold under the girth.

If your horse sweats quickly, rotate several pads, so each one can dry completely between two training sessions.

Which discipline is this saddle pad made for?
For dressage. The cut follows the longer, straight flap of a dressage saddle.

Which size is it available in?
In size Full dressage.

Does the pad stay in place during intensive work?
That is what the anatomical cut is made for, together with the reinforced girth area. Do pull the pad well into the wither cut-out when saddling up.

Is this suitable for a horse that sweats quickly?
Yes. The lining is breathable and moisture-wicking, so sweat is led away instead of held.

Can I use this pad under a jumping saddle?
That is not what it is made for. For a jumping saddle take a jumping model from the range.

How does this pad differ from a simple standard saddle pad?
In the anatomical cut, the reinforced girth area and the breathable lining. A standard item is usually cut straight and has no separate wither cut-out.

What is the outside made of?
Of a lightly glossy polyester with neat stitching.

• Vestrum Helsinki is a dressage saddle pad from the FW25 collection.
• The outer fabric is a lightly glossy polyester with neat stitching.
• The inner lining is breathable and moisture-wicking.
• The cut is anatomical and keeps the wither free.
• The girth area is reinforced against wear.
• Available in size Full dressage.
• Suitable for daily training and competition days in dressage.