Since I ride with a bareback pad and tend to
ride for a long period of time, I need to use a pad on long
rides that keep me off my horses’ spine. Most pads compress to
the point that it ends up hurting the spine after a long
period of time, but the Equipedic has the perfect compression
and temperature control. Of all the ones I have tried, the
Equipedic pad is by far the best for protecting my horse’s
back..
In addition to the Comforpedic Impaction
Reduction Material that is used for the inserts which compress
in size to conform to your horse, it molds to the conformation
of your horses’ back and keeps your horse’s back cooler by
moderating and managing the surface temperature, keeping it
close to their body temperature. That helps keep the back
cooler, which makes the horse more comfortable.
Wool felt is next to the body, allowing it to
breathe 100% and to wick moisture away from his back, keeping
it cooler and allows for faster muscle recovery.. The open
cell material also helps to stabilize the temperature and
allow moisture to evaporate. It is also anti fungal and anti
bacterial….
The pads have Equigrip Strips that keep the
pad from slipping, in all terrains. The pads are contoured to
fit most saddles, absorb shock and protect your horse’s back.
I have used this pad in all terrains and on
quite a few different horses, all with different
conformations. It has not slipped and has kept the sweat marks
even all around, meaning no sore spots. This pad certainly has
all the therapeutic benefits needed and is the most
comfortable pad for my horse.
They are completely washable and machine
dryable. The inserts come out and can be soaked in a vinegar
solution, dried and put back in. They are extremely well made
and will last quite a long time.
Once you try an Equipedic pad, you will never
go back to any other.