8 saddle pads worth pairing with your jump saddle

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Best jumping saddle pads
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The best jump saddle pads sit nicely under your jump saddle, offer some level of protection and wick away moisture to keep your horse’s back sweat-free. Alongside a wide range of technical features, many brands have a great selection of colours and personalisation options, so it’s possible to create the perfect colour combo for competition day or a matchy-matchy Instagram-worthy shot.

Unfortunately you can’t just use your favourite GP saddle pad with a jump saddle, as the shape is very different and it won’t be very comfortable for your horse. When choosing your new jump pad, it’s important to choose a saddle pad with a cut that compliments your saddle. If you have a modern European style jump saddle, look out for saddle pads that say they’re specially designed to fit. The thickness of the pad is also an important consideration because unless your saddle fitter has suggested that you seek out a particularly thick one, it’s best to opt for one that offers shock absorption without altering the fit of your saddle.

Georgia Guerin
Georgia Guerin
Deputy Website Editor and Head of Ecommerce

Georgia is Horse & Hound’s deputy website editor and equestrian products expert. She curates content across the website with a particular focus on upcoming equestrian events horse care and buying advice. She also manages all the ecommerce opportunities that allow us to give you easy access to the best products at the lowest prices via our buying guides. Georgia has first-hand knowledge of all the equestrian brands and their ever-evolving product lines, having been working with them closely since she started in equestrian media in 2015.