Eskadron Softshell Crystal Saddle Pad Classic Sports 25

When saddling up, make sure the mesh spine channel falls neatly above the spine and does not sit crooked: only then can the air do what the channel is there for. Then pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet and set the girth loop, so the silicone layer can give its grip.

The dirt-repellent top layer does not mean you never have to clean the pad, but it does mean that knocking it out and brushing it off after riding will often be enough. After an intensive session, always let the pad dry in the open before you store it. The crystal accents and the decorative cord stay at their best when you do not leave the pad lying wet and folded up.

This saddle pad suits riders who train intensively and compete, and who want their kit to look well cared for at that moment too. The combination of softshell, mesh spine channel and anti-slip zones makes it suitable for hard work; the crystal accents and the glossy binding make it suitable for the arena.

If you are looking for a completely understated pad for daily work, a version without crystal finish from our range is a quieter choice and usually simpler to care for as well. And if you mainly want extra cushioning under your saddle, you solve that better with a separate pad than with the quilting of this one.

Position the pad so the mesh spine channel sits neatly above the spine and not crooked. Then pull it well up into the gullet and set the girth loop, so the silicone layer can give its grip.

The dirt-repellent softshell picks up dust and splashes less quickly: knocking it out and brushing it off after riding is often enough. After an intensive session, let the pad dry in the open before you store it, and do not leave it lying wet and folded up, so the crystal accents and decorative cord stay looking good.

What is the mesh spine channel for?
That is an open zone above the spine that lets air circulate, for extra ventilation while riding.

Does my saddle stay stable in place?
Yes, the anti-slip silicone layer makes the contact surface grippier, even during intensive training or competitions.

What does Cool-Dry mean?
That is the breathable underside on the horse's side. It wicks sweat away quickly and keeps the back drier.

What are the E-shaped stitch lines for?
They spread the pressure evenly across the pad instead of concentrating it on a few seams.

Is the outer fabric easy to look after?
The softshell top layer is dirt-repellent and hard-wearing, so dust and splashes soak in less readily.

How is the pad attached?
With the Innostrap system and an adjustable girth loop.

Can I combine this pad with other pieces?
Yes, it ties in with the rest of the Classic Sports 25 collection.

• The Eskadron Softshell Crystal is a saddle pad from the Classic Sports 25 collection.
• The top layer is softshell: durable, hard-wearing and dirt-repellent.
• The underside is made in breathable Cool-Dry and wicks sweat away quickly.
• E-shaped quilting provides even pressure distribution.
• A mesh spine channel lets air circulate above the spine.
• An anti-slip silicone layer keeps the saddle stable during intensive work.
• Attachment is via the Innostrap system and an adjustable girth loop.
• Finished with crystal stones, a double decorative cord and a glossy binding.