Numnahs

Best jumping numnahs 2019: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites

Premier Equine European cotton GP/jump square: ‘good value and really lasts’ 9/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this jumping numnah in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

LeMieux ProSport CC/Jumping suede square with binding: ‘hard wearing, even with lots of use’ 8/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this jumping numnah in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

SXC High Rise Silicone saddle pad: ‘stayed in place well’ 6/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this jumping numnah in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Felix Bühler Breeze Pro saddle pad: ‘not as high cut at the wither as others‘ 6/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this jumping numnah in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Eskadron Brilliant saddlecloth: ‘more of a dressage shape than a classic jumping cut’ 6/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this jumping numnah in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Best dressage saddlepads 2019: Horse & Hound’s testers rank their favourites

Find out which dressage saddlepads were chosen as the best in test and best value in our independent group test

Albion England Diamond Dressage Square: ‘functional, smart and hard wearing’ 9/10

Find out how the Wild Farm Equestrian team rated this dressage saddle pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Bucas Max saddle pad: ‘great quality at an affordable price‘ 9/10

Find out how the Wild Farm Equestrian team rated this dressage saddle pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Equestrian Stockholm Royal Classic Dressage Pad: ‘luxurious but pricey‘ 8/10

Find out how the Wild Farm Equestrian team rated this dressage saddle pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Felix Bühler Saddle Pad Shine Bright: ‘beautiful, but check sizing‘ 7/10

Find out how the Wild Farm Equestrian team rated this dressage saddle pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

LeMieux X-Grip Twin Sided Dressage Square: ‘bulky but keeps saddle stable’ 6/10

Find out how the Wild Farm Equestrian team rated this dressage saddle cloth in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Eskadron’s Climatex Trapez Half Pad: ‘an exceptionally useful mini half pad’ 9/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this half pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Premier Equine Airtechnology Shockproof Wool Half Pad: ‘well ventilated and smart’ 9/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this half pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Felix Bühler Sheepskin Sydney Saddle Pad: ‘soft, luxurious and reasonably priced’ 8/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this half pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

WeatherBeeta Memory Foam Comfort Half Pad: ‘a great addition to my yard’ 7/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this half pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

LeMieux X-Grip Twin Sided Half Pad: ‘ideal for a horse with a sensitive back’ 7/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this half pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Caldene Sheepskin half pad: ‘smart and well-designed’ 7/10

Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated this half pad in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

10 wicking saddlepads well worth a place in your tack room

Here are a selection of saddlepads that combine technology and style to ensure your horse’s comfort and well being. All or any will be a welcome addition to your yard

‘Winged’ saddle pads designed to prevent pressure on spine

A study has found that the winged saddle pad had an average reading of zero pressure on the horse’s back during trot and canter