Lemieux Loire Saddle Pad Navy/Cranberry SS26

Pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet when you tack up. On a model with a high wither cut that pays off twice over: only then does the raised cut actually clear the wither and do what it was designed for.

A natural fibre such as bamboo works best when it can dry between rides. Hang the pad up in the open after riding instead of storing it folded, so the absorbed moisture can escape. You keep the satin top looking good by shaking the pad out after the ride and brushing it gently. If you want a coordinated set, combine it with other equipment in the same colourway from our range.

This saddle pad suits riders who care about appearance and want a pad that looks good both at a competition and during a well-turned-out schooling session. The bamboo blend lining and the high wither cut also make it usable for daily work, and not just for the occasion.

If you ride mainly outdoors in mud and rain, a satin top is not the most practical material to keep looking good; a more robust, matt-finished pad from our range is then the more obvious choice. If you want a distinctly sporty look with a technical fabric, or on the contrary a neutral, plain colour without a contrasting accent, our range has other models for that.

Pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet when you tack up: only then does the raised cut really clear the wither. Bamboo works best when it can dry between rides, so hang the pad up in the open after riding instead of storing it folded. Shake it out after the ride and brush the satin top gently. No washing instruction is given.

What is the lining made of?
Of a natural bamboo blend. It is soft, breathable and wicks sweat away, which helps regulate the heat under the saddle.

What does the high wither cut do?
It leaves room around the wither instead of pulling tight over it. That reduces pressure and improves the fit.

What colour is this saddle pad?
Navy/Cranberry: a deep navy blue with a warm, red-brown accent.

Which collection does this saddle pad come from?
From the LeMieux Loire collection, season SS26.

Will my horse stay cool under the saddle?
The bamboo blend lining is breathable and wicks sweat away efficiently, which you notice mainly during more intensive rides.

How does this pad differ from a standard saddle pad?
In the top material and the lining: woven Loire satin on the outside and a natural bamboo blend on the inside, combined with a high wither cut.

Is this saddle pad suitable for competition?
The finish lends itself well to competition, but the pad is just as usable for daily schooling.

• The LeMieux Loire is a saddle pad from the Loire collection, season SS26.
• The top is woven from Loire satin with a fine sheen.
• The lining is made of a natural bamboo blend that feels soft.
• That lining is breathable, wicks sweat away and helps regulate heat.
• A high wither cut leaves room around the wither and reduces pressure.
• The ergonomic cut provides a better fit under the saddle.
• The colourway is Navy/Cranberry.