LeMieux Loire Classic Saddle Pad SS26

When saddling up, pull the saddle pad well up into the saddle gullet. That preserves the high wither shape and lets the anatomical cut do what it is meant to do. Then check that the pad sits level on both sides, so the girth area stays neatly under the girth and does not pull crooked.

Satin shows hair and dust more clearly than a matt fabric. Shake the saddle pad out after riding and brush the top side, and the sheen stays attractive between two washes. Choose the model that suits your saddle: the dressage model under a dressage saddle, the close contact model under a jumping saddle. If you want a coordinated set, combine it with boots in the same shade from our range.

This saddle pad suits riders who find appearance important and still want a technically sound pad. The satin outer fabric, the suede binding and the PU leather girth area come into their own at a competition or during a clinic, while the bamboo blend lining and the anatomical cut make it just as usable for daily training. Both dressage riders and jumping riders will find their shape.

If you ride mainly outdoors and want a pad that can go through the mud every day, a simpler quilted version from our range is more practical: satin asks for a little more attention to stay looking good. And if you are mainly after extra cushioning under the saddle, a more thickly padded model from our range is the better option.

When saddling up, pull the saddle pad well up into the saddle gullet, so the high wither shape is preserved. Then check that the pad sits level on both sides, so the PU leather girth protection stays neatly under the girth and does not pull crooked. Satin shows hair and dust sooner than a matt fabric: shake the pad out after riding and brush the top side. No washing instruction is given.

Does this saddle pad come in a dressage and a jumping shape?
Yes. The Loire Classic is available in a dressage model and in a close contact jumping model.

What is the bamboo blend lining for?
That lining regulates moisture, carries heat away and absorbs sweat, so your horse's back stays fresh for longer.

Why is there a suede binding along the edge?
That binding limits friction, helps prevent rubbing and keeps the saddle pad in shape.

What does the PU leather area at girth level do?
It protects the fabric at the most heavily loaded point and so limits wear.

Is there pressure on the wither?
The cut is anatomical with a high wither shape, which reduces pressure on the wither.

Does the saddle pad stay stable while riding?
The anatomical cut is designed to keep the saddle pad stable under the saddle.

Is this saddle pad meant for training or for competition?
For both. The finish belongs in the ring, the materials are made for daily work.

• The LeMieux Loire Classic is a saddle pad from the LeMieux SS26 collection.
• The outer fabric is satin with a subtle sheen.
• The lining is a natural bamboo blend that regulates moisture, carries heat away and absorbs sweat.
• The cut is anatomical with a high wither shape and a stable position under the saddle.
• A suede binding along the edge limits friction and keeps the saddle pad in shape.
• A PU leather girth protection area limits wear and carries subtle LeMieux branding.
• The saddle pad comes in a dressage model and a close contact jumping model.
• Suitable for dressage and jumping, in training as well as at competition.