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Testimonials
I have been using an Equipedic saddle pad on my endurance horse for a few months now, I love the way it
shapes to her contour and holds the shape ready for the next ride.
It is so easy to clean, and my horse loves it!
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Gesina Krause and Flair
Veresdale Scrub Queensland |
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Hi Libby,
Cris won another ride with your halter and equipedic saddle pad. What a way
to celebrate your 60th birthday. He destroyed the field winning 81 km race by over an hour. Not
only winning heavyweight division carrying 101.5 kilos but also best overall time. There were 105
horses in the ride. It was very hot and humid and hard to keep the horses body temp down.
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Gillian Magnabosco
Mt. Darragh N.S.W.
Australia |
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Hi Libby, we are very pleased with our EquiPedic saddle pads, we have five now and use them with
our close contact fender stock saddles to ensure the comfort of our horses and they do a great
job.
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Mick Williams,
King Island Trail Rides |
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Since I started horse riding, I have always had trouble with saddle cloths
compressing under the seat of the saddle. I have tried foam stuffed saddle cloths, felt stuffing
and horse hair, all with the same result that my horse ends up with a sore back. The situation is
probably made worse in that I weigh 85 kg and rarely go for a ride of less than four hours
duration.
I have had an Equipedic Cordura Pad for four months now and have completed over 75 hours using this
pad. Since starting to use it, a sore back and bruising have become things of the past. Unlike gear
that I have previously used, there is no sign of permanent compression in the pad which returns to
its original shape when removed from the horse's back and therefore Impact injuries should no
longer be an issue.
Thank you for making this product available in Australia.
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Lionel Rose
Fernbank Victoria |
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Hi
Libby,
Got the Equipedic, it was
fantastic. Just used it in
the320K Far-A-Way Marathon Endurance
rideat Imbil over theEaster Weekend. It was truly great, my
only regret was that I didn’t buy two, as I had to change it when it got saturated with
sweat.
My horse had a sore back prior to the ride, but the
Equipedic certainly made a big difference.
Thanks
John Dugan
Kenmore, Queensland
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The Equipedic saddle pads are amazing - we do endurance and my husband won the last ride at
Hinnomunjie (near Omeo) last weekend. He won heavyweight division 80kms - carrying 102kgs on a 12
year old pure Arabian Mare coming in one and a half hours ahead of the second place winner who
carried 95kgs. Cris and Magna Jiba won best overall time and best conditioned. Taking Line honors.
It was in the mountains at an altitude of 750 meters, he did the ride in five hours.
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Gillian Magnabosco
Mt. Darragh N.S.W.
Australia |
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My equipedic saddle pad has been fantastic - very protective of the spine area and I am sure my
horse is a lot more comfy overall (especially during my bumpy trot to canter transitions - I no
longer feel guilty for the impact I have on her back being a learner rider!)
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Chanelle Dumas
Ferndale, Western Australia |
Hi Libby,
Just thought I’d let you know that I’ve now had 6 rides with the new saddle pad, one of which was 4
hours long. I have to say the pad performed as good as it looks. I no longer have to cringe when
removing the saddle half expecting to find a rub mark on the horse’s wither.
Cheers
Geoff
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Geoff Abel
Rasmussen, Queensland
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I talked to you about three weeks ago about the EquiPedic pad and ended up ordering one when you told
me about the 28 day return guarantee. I admit I was skeptical. I haven't done a 50 mile ride yet, but
have put in a few long training rides with the EquiPedic. I can tell a real difference in my horse when
I use the pad. He moves in a more relaxed manner, is easier to collect, and overall, he seems much more
comfortable in the varied terrain we train in. I'm very glad I bought the pad. For the first time since
I've been riding this horse, we are both very comfortable.
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| Diane Farnsworth - Bakersfield, CA |
Hi! I recently ordered a Western Pad and an Endurance pad for our two North American Curly horses, as
well as socks for my husband and I. The pads are AMAZING, both horses sweat FAR less and act much less
cranky about being saddled up. No fuss, no foot stamping, no turning to look back and make faces when
we saddle up… as a matter of fact they act like they now ENJOY seeing us coming with their saddles. The
rides start out smoother, the young horse does not “drop” his back and the older horse does not avoid
the pad coming at his back by “doing the dance”. Holy cow, a pad can do all THAT? Thank you, thank you,
thank you! Slowly but surely we have been ALL OVER Germany in really fancy riding stores with every
kind of pad for every kind of riding... NONE come close to the flexibility of your pad, all others
appear to be "squishy!,
but they actually pack down very hard once you put pressure on them.
After seeing a lot of pseudo-"therapeudic" pads in person, I am very thankful I trusted my instincts
and "splurged" on your pad and not on any others from the Internet! I can't believe how good your
product is. Wish I had found you earlier.
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| Karen Sarul - U.S. Army NAF 221st BSB, Germany |
We tried the pad on three different horses. A 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare that is just being started
under saddle, a 6-six-year old Appaloosa who is training for endurance riding and a 20-something
Thoroughbred who is used for riding lessons. We found that the EquiPedic pad brought the mare's back up
and through more than the pads we were using in the past. She felt as though she was actually raising
her back to meet the pad and therefore meet our seat. The Appaloosa actually sweat less underneath it
and was cooler after his ten-mile training rides and the elderly Thoroughbred didn't act as grumpy with
the beginning riders who were learning how to post.
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Christy Landwehr - Tyler,
Certified Horsemanship Association |
My horse had severe collagen tumors on her back. Our local veterinarian, Charles Kessinger, DVM would
burn them off, but they would return in a short time regardless of the pad or saddle I used. Dr.
Kessinger suggested I try the EquiPedic saddle pad. Not only did it eliminate the saddle fit problems
we were having, but the collagen tumors haven't returned. I can finally ride my horse again without
causing her discomfort thanks to the EquiPedic saddle pad. Your saddle pad is wonderful!
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| Gabby Newbold - Watsonville, CA |
I have been using your pad and I love it!. I've used it on 3 different horses and it works great on all
of them. The EquiPedic saddle pad had many more assets than any other pad I've used. I have always
preferred felt or wool against my horses back. The EquiPedic uses felt which incorporates memory foam
for a secure, complete fit. I love the way it is shaped to my saddle and goes to the girth. GREAT
DESIGN, GREAT PAD !
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Cia Reis
1st Place Pan American Championship - 2003
USA East Pan American Campionship Team Member |
I just came inside in amazement and thought you would appreciate this story. I have a very sensitive
mare that I had been having problems with bucking. A year ago my friend (who is a trainer, also) and I
felt maybe my saddle wasn't fitting her right (It seemed fine, but she would trot around with a
high head and then sometimes bust out with a bucking fit - the rodeo type buck, not a kick out). So, I
bought a new saddle and for good measure, I bought an EquiPedic pad, also. I have been riding her for
about a year with the saddle and pad and she was doing so much better - dropping her head at the trot,
and no bucking fits.
Today I saddled her up but with another name brand therapeutic gel pad - the EquiPedic was in the
trailer and I didn't want to get it. I sent her around the round pen to warm her up and she stopped and
looked at me after about 10 feet. I asked her to move again and she started rodeo bucking all around
the pen trying to get rid of the saddle. Once I got her stopped I pulled
the saddle off to look if maybe something was under the pad or the saddle was not on right. Nothing, so
I saddled her up again and sent her off. She
bucked even harder this time. I stopped her, pulled the saddle off and sent her around without anything
- she was fine. I went and got the EquiPedic pad - saddled her up and sent her off. She went trotting
off licking her lips - I asked her to canter - no problems. Until now, I didn't know what had solved
her problem - the saddle or the pad. Now I know. It was the EquiPedic pad.
At some point in time, I will need to get the roper pad - the standard sized is just a little small for
my saddle; however, until then, I will happily use my pad and be ever grateful for making my mare
comfortable under saddle.
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Marcy Payoyo - Hanford, CA
Horse Trainer |
The pad works great! At the Pan Am Games in Trout Lake, even in the heat of the mid day, my horse's
back was relatively dry. We got A's at every vet check. The vet's kept on asking me what saddle I was
using. I kept on telling them it was the pad!
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Nicole Wier
USA Pacific South Pan American Championship Team Member |
I rode this pad for 50 miles and didn't believe it. I rode it 100 miles and didn't believe it. so I
rode it another 100 miles and still didn't believe it. I have ridden Supracor for years and never
believed that a saddle pad could make a difference in the way a horse performs. Your saddle pad does,
my horses perform better and have more energy. I will recommend that every member on our team use this
pad at the Pan American Championships.
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Becky Glaser - Boulder Creek, CA
Chef d'Equipe USA Pacific South Pan American Championship Team |
I wouldn't put anything other than an EquiPedic on my horse. He's had chronic back problems for quite
awhile, which seems to lessen quite a bit when ridden with an EquiPedic. I'm using it with an Aussie
saddle, and have used it under several other saddles with success. I, also, was a little skeptical when
I read all the claims on the website, but I'm a believer now! These are well worth the $$.
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| Vicki Weiper - Telihina, OK |
I just completed my first distance ride, a 25LD at the Klickitat Trek this past weekend. I used the pad
I purchased from you with my Free and Easy saddle and it worked flawlessly! There were 76 starters and
66 completions. It was both my and Jimmies first competition and we came in 7th overall (3:12), and 5th
BC. There was no soreness or excessive heat buildup under the pad. Clearly it was money well spent!
Thank you again for your help
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| Dean Conti - Kent, WA |
I purchased an EquiPedic pad in March and I am the happiest person on the planet. My granddaughter of
Dash For Perks and First Down Dash is now relaxed and cooperative. I am thrilled with the change in her
behavior since she got some relief for her back with your pad. I was about to spend the money to have
her back cast and a saddle and pad made for her. Your pad saved not only dollars but time and
effort.
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| Donna Rozell - Bogata, TX |
I love it. It is by far the best pad of any type I have ever used. It definitely solved a big problem
in my situation: I have a saddle that I love, but it has a wide tree and I bought it for a different
horse. The EquiPedic pad is thick and takes up enough room to keep the saddle off my current horse's
withers. I've ridden two 50 mile rides so far, one of them rather tough, and his back is perfect.
Before I bought this pad, I could tell that no matter what saddle I used the horse was not comfortable
going down hill. Now.....no complaints from the horse.
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Barbara McCrary - Davenport, CA
Ride Manager Swanton Pacific |
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