LeMieux Aspen Saddle Pad SS26

When tacking up, pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet so the high wither cut-out actually keeps space free above the wither. If the pad is pulled tight over the wither, you lose exactly the benefit that cut-out is there for.

Velvet asks for a little more attention than a smooth outer fabric: after riding, knock the dust out of the pad and brush it in one direction so the pile stays lying neatly. Let the bamboo lining dry out in the open before you store the pad. Because these are limited edition colours, reordering the same version later is not always possible. If you want a second pad to alternate with, it is best to buy them together.

This pad is intended for dressage and jumping riders who want to combine style and performance, both at home in schooling and at competitions. The deep quilting and the bamboo lining make it usable for daily work, while the velvet and the shiny binding stand out clearly in the arena.

If you would rather have the thinnest possible pad that barely lifts the saddle, a more lightly padded version from our range makes more sense than this deeply quilted one. And if you are looking for a plain, unobtrusive schooling pad that you can take through the mud without a second thought, a simpler model from our range suits that use better than a velvet pad in limited edition colours.

When tacking up, pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet, so the high wither cut-out really does keep space free above the wither. If you pull the pad tight over the wither, you lose exactly that benefit. Then secure it with the girth loops and D-ring straps.

Velvet asks for a little more attention: after riding, knock the dust out of the pad and brush it in one direction, so the pile stays lying neatly. Let the bamboo lining dry out in the open before you store the pad.

What is the bamboo lining for?
Bamboo manages moisture, breathes well and dries quickly, and also has antibacterial properties.

What does the high wither cut-out do?
It keeps space free above the wither instead of pulling the pad tight over the bone.

Does this pad stay in place?
Yes, the shape-retaining anatomical cut, strong girth loops and D-ring straps keep the pad stable.

Which disciplines is this pad suitable for?
For dressage and jumping, both in schooling and at competitions.

How thick is the pad?
The outer material is deeply quilted, which gives noticeable volume and cushioning under the saddle.

Can I reorder this pad later in the same colour?
Not always: these are limited edition colours, which do not stay continuously available.

How do I care for the velvet?
Knock the dust out and brush in one direction after riding, and let the pad dry in the open before storing it.

• The LeMieux Aspen is a deeply quilted saddle pad with a velvet outer material.
• The bamboo lining manages moisture, breathes, dries quickly and is antibacterial.
• The shape-retaining anatomical cut helps limit shifting and pressure points.
• A high wither cut-out keeps space free above the wither.
• Strong girth loops and D-ring straps provide a stable fit.
• A subtly shiny binding finishes the edge.
• The pad is suitable for dressage and jumping, in schooling and at competitions.
• It is available in limited edition colours.