I do not have such a pad or know about them, but I do know that sheepskin
items are both infrequently washed and easy to wash. Kiola mentioned that
she has not had to wash hers too many times, and you are right, the
sheepskin itself has properties that encourage it to stay clean.
There are all kinds of wool wash products on the market. Euculan,
Kookaburra, etc.
Good luck, the pads sound great! I use a wool backed Skito pad-
~ Mary LD
Texas
On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 10:46 PM, kiolak <kiolak@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Jen,
>
> We use a sheepskin half pad with a regular pad underneath to keep it clean.
> It keeps the saddle fitting nicely year round, as it has inserts to add or
> take out depending on what your horse needs. I have a horse who falls out of
> muscle in the shoulders if not worked regularly, so I am always having to
> fiddle with fit on him. (not a Haflinger)
>
> Here is the pad I have if you want to consider it;
> http://tinyurl.com/ybntwnr
>
> I know there are less expensive alternatives to this brand, but I have
> found that often times when buying tack or equipment, you are better off
> investing in a well made product. I have washed mine around 10 times since
> buying it over 5 years ago. It still looks great. Also, a good way to fluff
> up compressed wool is to use a slicker brush (like what you use on dogs).
>
> Your Haffiefriend,
> ~Kiola~
> Brier, WA
>
>
> --- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com<haflingerfriends%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "HRT" <hrhorses@...> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone here ride with a real sheepskin saddle pad? My boy is low
> > withered, flat backed and I have issues with saddle slippage on him
> > typically. I'm contemplating purchasing a new saddle pad (not to stop
> > slippage but rather due to the saddle's low contour) and a sheepskin pad
> was
> > recommended. I've never had one. Do they grip to the horse well, or do
> > they slip easily?
> >
> > Also, how hard are they to clean. I see they have a special cleaner but
> I'm
> > just imagining a natural white sheepskin pad for everyday riding is going
> to
> > get grimy pretty quickly, or maybe not because it is a real coat & skin
> it
> > doesn't???
> >
> > -Jen & Naverre
> > Northern MN
> >
> >
> > P.S. I apologize if this has already been asked, but thought I'd give it
> a
> > shot as I couldn't find it in the archives.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
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