Hunter & Contour Saddle Pads

Hunter riders, if you are still using a baby pad, we ask you to consider trying something different. Our hunter pads are made by Mattes and will allow your hunter to move their best in the ring. The primary issue with the baby pad is the straightness of the pad. We want a pad that follows the shape of your horse's back. so there no pressure on the withers. In addition, we want a smooth pad under the saddle so there is no pressure from the edge of a pad. 

Dressage riders, these contoured pads from Mattes provide an elegant look under your saddle, eliminating excess pad behind your leg. 

E.A. Mattes, longtime leader in innovative sheepskin saddle pads for English riding, unites the highest quality sheepskin with unparalleled technical features. Designed for the utmost in comfort for the horse, Mattes boasts the most useful Correction System available- tested, tried and true.

Nearly all pads can be customized! You can use our configurator to design and see your own pad, choosing from:

3 materials for the pad;
33 sheepskin color options;
57 binding colors;
42 piping colors;
Up to 3 rows of piping;
20 colors of optional Velcro®; and,
42 colors of optional embroidery.

Match your barn colors, or your team colors, or simply match your outfit. Designing is fun and the final product is stunning. With proper care, your Mattes pad will last for years.