Kentucky Saddle Pad Sparkling

Choose the version that matches your saddle: the dressage version for the long, straight flaps of a dressage saddle, the jumping version for the shorter, more forward-cut flaps of a jumping saddle. A pad in the wrong cut sticks out visibly under the flap.

Close the hook-and-loop loop firmly but not excessively tight, and pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet when tacking up. Always close the hook-and-loop fastening before you wash the pad, so the fastening stays clean and other items in the wash are spared. Afterwards hang the pad out open rather than putting it away folded.

This saddle pad is meant for riders who want that little bit more presence at a competition or during a clinic, and who at the same time want a pad that sits stably and keeps the back dry. Both the dressage and the jumping version are usable for schooling and for competition.

If you ride mainly in mud or use your pad intensively for daily yard work, a simpler, more robust cotton model from our range is more practical: a glitter finish asks for a bit more care in the wash. If you are looking for maximum ventilation on warm days, a pad with mesh construction goes further on that point. And if you want a pad that also fastens at the top of the saddle, bear in mind that this model deliberately has no upper billet straps.

When tacking up, pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet and close the hook-and-loop loop firmly, but not excessively tight.

Always close the hook-and-loop fastening before you wash the pad: it stays clean and other items in the wash are spared. The glitter finish needs a little more care when washing. Afterwards hang the pad out open rather than putting it away folded; the material dries quickly.

Is this saddle pad suitable for dressage or for jumping?
For both: there is a dressage version and a jumping version. Choose the cut that matches your saddle.

How is the pad attached to the saddle?
Via the girth loop with hook-and-loop fastening. This model deliberately has no upper billet straps.

Does the pad still stay stable then?
Yes, the anatomical shape and the hook-and-loop loop keep the pad in place, even during more intensive work.

Does my horse's back stay dry?
The inner lining is breathable and wicks moisture away efficiently.

Is the glitter finish eye-catching?
No, it is a fine glitter piping along the edge: visible, but restrained.

Can I use this saddle pad at a competition?
Yes, it is intended for schooling as well as competition.

How quickly is the pad usable again after riding?
The material is quick-drying; hanging it out open is usually enough.

• The Kentucky Sparkling is a saddle pad with fine glitter piping along the edge.
• The pad is available in a dressage version and a jumping version.
• The anatomical shape follows the contours of the horse's back.
• The inner lining is breathable and quick-drying and keeps the back drier.
• Attachment is via a girth loop with hook-and-loop fastening.
• The design has no upper billet straps, which gives a clean line.
• The pad is suitable for schooling as well as competition.