Vestrum Chicago Saddle Pad Dressage

Before saddling up, set the pad generously into the wither hollow and pull it up a little more once you have done up the girth, so the waffle lining stays clear of the wither and air can keep circulating.

Cotton absorbs moisture, so let the pad dry completely after a sweaty session before you use it again. Brush dried sweat and sand out of the waffle structure, because otherwise it holds dirt and loses part of its ventilating effect.

This saddle pad suits dressage riders who ride in a dressage saddle and want a pad that looks well kept in daily schooling as well as in a test. The cotton waffle lining works in your favour especially when your horse sweats quickly during intensive work on the flat.

If you jump, this cut is not the right choice: the dressage model sits wrong under a jumping saddle. Choose a jumping model from our range in that case. And if you are mainly after extra cushioning under the saddle, a more thickly padded model is more logical, because this pad is built around a slim, close-lying fit.

Before saddling up, set the pad generously into the wither hollow and pull it up a little more once you have done up the girth, so the waffle lining stays clear of the wither and air can circulate.

Cotton absorbs moisture: let the pad dry completely after a sweaty session before you use it again. Brush dried sweat and sand out of the waffle structure, otherwise it holds dirt and ventilates less well.

Which discipline is this saddle pad made for?
For dressage. The cut is matched to dressage saddles.

What is the lining made of?
Of 100% cotton with a waffle structure.

What is the advantage of a waffle structure?
The textured surface lets air circulate between skin and pad and carries sweat away efficiently.

Does this saddle pad stay in place?
The stretch outer fabric moulds to the horse's back and stays stable under the dressage saddle.

Is this saddle pad suitable for intensive training?
Yes. The cotton waffle lining is made for efficient moisture management during intensive or test-focused work.

Does this saddle pad fit under a jumping saddle?
No, the cut is drawn for dressage saddles. For jumping you are better off with a jumping model.

• The Vestrum Chicago dressage saddle pad is a saddle pad for dressage.
• The outer fabric is a high-quality stretch fabric that moulds to the horse's back.
• The lining consists of 100% cotton with a waffle structure.
• The waffle structure encourages air circulation and carries moisture away.
• The pad stays stable under the dressage saddle, without folds.
• The finish consists of subtle binding and a refined Vestrum logo.
• The model is made for daily schooling and test-focused work.