The E.A. Mattes Platinum Hunter Pad provides the highest quality sheepskin and it's benefits, wrapped up in a polished look perfect for the hunter ring. While the sheepskin panels provide protection and comfort for your horse so that he can perform at his best. The flaps on the Hunter Pad are unlined to reduce bulk under the rider's leg.
Made from 100% Natural Sheepskin, E. A. Mattes Platinum Sheepskin is the leader in sheepskin pads for quality, density, resilience, and purpose. Designed with no seams on the highest grade sheepskin available. The outer layer is made of high quality cotton/polyester blend quilted fabric.
- Quilted top
- Sheepskin trim
- Sheepskin half panels protect the back
- Bare flaps allow close contact
- Whole hides eliminate seams which can irritate the skin
- Anatomically shaped, spine free design
- Natural sheepskin to disseminate heat and eliminate friction and bounce
E.A. Mattes pads are made with only the finest quality sheepskin, handmade from start to finish with unparalleled attention to detail. Each hide is thoroughly inspected and handpicked for quality with full hides to ensure no seams contact the horse's back. The anatomically correct topline of the pads follows the contours of the horse's back and allows for a perfect fit under the saddle. The spine free design ensures the spine is not in contact with any seams, fabric or tension which eliminates the risk of rubs and pressure sores.
The SPINEFREE®design reliably prevents any pressure around the withers and spine. The secure SADDLE-FIX® system allows the top seam of the saddle pad to sit comfortably in the gullet of the saddle.
The core of the saddle pad is made of two layers: POLY-FLEX® (a deep-needled polyester felt) is used to maintain the shape and spread the pressure, while polyester wadding provides padding. They completely avoid foam, neoprene or gel, making the whole pad breathable.
