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Barefoot Therapeutic Saddle Pads made by Grandeur, Germany

All our saddle pads have removable / exchangeable inserts and can be individually padded through an easy velcro opening at the front of the pad. Replacement inserts are available in different thicknesses on request. The saddlepads are very well made and will last many years.

It is the riders responsiblity to check the foam inserts regularly and to replace them if they look squashed or compressed. Normal life expectancy of the inserts is 12 months but can be less for riders who spend a lot of time in the saddle or if you ride in two point position a lot. Endurance riders should check the foam inserts every 3 months. A new set of 12mm foam inserts costs $30.00.

Colours available: black, brown, dark green, bordeaux (dark red) and royal blue
All saddle pads have black trims.

Numnah

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Barefoot Numnah saddle underlay from Grandeur
with special shock absorbing qualities

Anatomically formed saddle pad shaped to the Chyenne saddle. This pad was especially developed by equine Physiotherapist Sabine Ullman for Barefoot saddles. The pads come standard with a very thick, shock absorbing, non-suction polyethylene foam insert, quilted cotton outer lining, wool fleece in the saddle position and hard-wearing felt underside. There are four adhesive strips for attachment to the saddle. The Numnah is machine washable at 30°C.
For heavier riders we recommend an additional layer of natural rubber, available for an extra cost. Replacement inserts are available on request. Please order per e-mail or telephone! Or mention that you need replacements when making the initial order.
black | brown | bordeaux | royal blue | gray | olive

Price: AU$207.50 incl GST

Blanket

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Barefoot Blanket from Grandeur
with special shock absorbing qualities

This underlay was specially developed for the Barefoot saddle. It is cut to fit the horse's anatomy, has a very thick, shock absorbing, non-suction foam polyethylene insert, cotton outer lining , wool fleece in the saddle position and hard-wearing felt underside. There are four adhesive strips for attachment to the saddle. The blanket is machine washable at 30°C. Available in square form to fit our western saddles and the Cheyenne saddle as requested by many trekking riders.
black | brown | bordeaux | olive or gray

Price: AU$218.50 incl GST

Physio pad

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The Barefoot ‘Physio’ pad, made by Grandeur in Germany is a therapeutic saddle pad system with even better shock absorption and is available for all Barefoot models.

This new saddle pad system was developed especially for the heavy rider and / or horses with protruding spinous processes and missing topline or high withers. The new pad system creates more clearance of the spine and consists of two components. Both layers are shock absorbing and are tightly connected with wide Velcro straps:

a) the layer closest to the horse can be padded individually. It is shaped for a narrower seat (twist) and has a Sympanova bottom which ads to stability particularly on very round horses. One set of standard inserts is included. These inserts can be removed or exchanged through an easy Velcro opening at the front of the pad.

b) the top layer of the Physio pad is made from hardy top quality cotton with a felt underside, felt padding and a natural rubber top layer which keeps the saddle in place and further absorbs pressure.
Velcro straps are provided to attach the pad to the saddle’s D rings.
Both layers of the ‘Physio’ pad can be washed at 30 degrees after removal of the inserts.

Colors: black and brown only

Price: AU$324.50 incl GST

Replacement and additional inserts:

natural rubber, 12mm $30.00

heavy duty natural rubber inserts, shaped, fit the HAF and Grandeur pads, ideal for people riding in old style Barefoot saddles without panels $40