LeMieux Ultra Mesh Saddle Pad

This pad comes into its own in the warmer months and with horses that sweat quickly and heavily. Indoors in a poorly ventilated arena or during longer blocks of training, the open structure also makes a difference compared with a closed quilted pad.

When saddling up, pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet. With a mesh pad that is extra important: if you press the fabric flat onto the wither, you lose exactly the air space you chose this model for. Hang it open after work instead of putting it away folded, so its quick-drying character can do its job. Check the girth area and the loops now and then: those are the places where wear shows first.

Choose the LeMieux Ultra Mesh saddle pad if ventilation is your main criterion: warm days, intensive training, or a horse that consistently comes out wet from under the saddle. The light weight and anatomical fit make it usable for both training and competition.

If you are mainly looking for cushioning and volume under the saddle, for example because your saddle sits a little wide or because you want extra padding, a thicker quilted saddle pad from our range is the more logical choice: a mesh pad is deliberately kept airy and thin. For a classic competition look with a smooth, quilted top fabric, a quilted model is also the better place to look.

When saddling up, pull the pad well up into the saddle gullet. With a mesh pad that is extra important: if you press the fabric flat onto the wither, you lose exactly the air space you chose this model for. The sturdy loops take care of the attachment. Hang it open after work rather than folded, so it dries quickly. Check the girth area and the loops now and then, because that is where wear shows first. No washing instruction is given.

What is the mesh construction for?
It lets air move through the pad, so heat and moisture are carried away from under the saddle and the back stays cooler and drier.

Is this saddle pad suitable for a horse that sweats quickly?
Yes, that is exactly what it is intended for, as well as for warm training days.

Does the pad stay in place under the saddle?
The anatomical fit with pre-shaped topline and the sturdy loops keep the pad in position.

What does the high wither cut-back do?
It keeps the fabric away from the wither ridge, so nothing comes to lie tightly across the wither.

Does a mesh pad not wear out faster?
The girth area is reinforced, exactly where the most friction and wear occur.

Can I use this saddle pad at competitions?
Yes, it is intended for both training and competition.

Does it dry quickly after riding?
Yes, the pad is quick-drying and wicks sweat away efficiently.

• The LeMieux Ultra Mesh is a lightweight, strongly ventilating saddle pad.
• A three-layer mesh construction carries heat and moisture away from under the saddle.
• The outer layer is a durable 3D mesh, the inner lining is soft and breathable.
• The fit is anatomical, with a high wither cut-back and a pre-shaped topline.
• The girth area is reinforced against wear.
• Sturdy loops provide a stable attachment under the saddle.
• The pad is intended for warm training days and horses that sweat quickly.