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Winderen Half Pad

Say goodbye to pain, muscle tension, and pressure points
for both horse and rider with this innovative half pad

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Why Choose the Winderen Half Pad?

Pressure Relief

The pressure on your horse’s back in movement is significantly relieved, helping your horse move freely

Back Support

Designed to make you feel supported in the saddle while protecting both your and your horse’s back

Better Saddle Fit

The significant spot pressure reduction and the even load distribution on the horse's back improve your saddle fit

Supportive Design

Ergonomically engineered for optimal spinal alignment

Pressure Relief

Reduces neck and shoulder discomfort

Breathable Materials

Ensures cool, comfortable sleep

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PROVEN BY RESEARCH

LOVED BY TOP RIDERS

What Riders Say

Here's why this pad is rated a perfect 5 stars from amateurs and top professionals alike

JULIA KRAJEWSKI, Double Gold Medallist in Eventing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

"I have been using the Winderen Half Pads for a couple of years now and can only recommend them! They come in different thicknesses and shapes and are individually adjustable if needed. Especially with young horses who are changing shape constantly or the older horses varying slightly during the season this can be very helpful. Of course a fitting saddle is a must, but I feel that with the Winderen Half Pads I can give each horse extra comfort and have more flexibility. Apart from that they are stylish, breathable, long lasting and easy to take care of!"

Some reviews collected by Piaffe, others from Winderen directly.

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RESEARCH PROVEN

The Winderen half pad has proven in independent, peer-reviewed research as a top performer for reducing pressure underneath the saddle and protecting the horse's back without negatively impacting saddle fit.

The effects of different saddle pads on the pressure exerted on the equine back by correctly fitting dressage saddles

Dittmann et. al.,  2022. Pferdeheilkunde, 38(2):100-108.

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Which Version Should You Choose?

Comfort - Most Versatile

Inserts thickness: 18 mm / 0.7”

Use the Comfort thickness when:

  • I use the same saddle on several different horses.
  • My saddle was custom made for my horse, and the saddle fitter included a half pad
  • I use sheepskin / memory foam / thick gel pads
  • My saddle was made to measure, but my horse is returning to work after an injury and now has less back muscle tone. I would like to help him get back in shape faster
  • My horse is young /at the beginning of training, I know that he is still developing, that's why I decided to buy a wider saddle
  • My horse has weak back muscles, I need to develop and strengthen them as effectively as possible

Slim - For Custom Saddles

Inserts thickness: 10 mm / 0.4”

Use the Slim thickness when:

  • My saddle was recently fitted by a specialist and I do not want to make too many changes
  • My saddle is made-to-measure – it is checked and fitted on a regular basis
  • My saddle fits perfectly
  • I use only a saddle pad or a saddle pad with a thin gel

Super Slim - Ultra Close Contact

Inserts thickness: 6 mm / 0.2”

Use the Super Slim thickness when:

  • Your saddle is regularly checked and adjusted by saddle fitters
  • Your saddle is in perfect balance
  • Your horse has very well-developed back muscles and you want to provide it with additional support during training

Correction - Shimmable Cover

Available in all three thickness options

Includes felt correction inserts (three pockets per side) in three different thicknesses.

 

Choose the Correction pad when:

  • I feel that my saddle "falls” forwards or backwards and needs balance adjustment.
  • I have a horse returning to work after injury and the saddle is now too wide to accommodate his current condition.
  • I have a horse for which I always needed pads with front / back correction.
  • I have a horse that needs more padding at the centre of the saddle panels so that they make contact with the whole surface, and not just with the front and back (characteristic dry spots in the middle of the panels).
  • I have several horses for which I use the same saddle.
  • I have many young horses / horses in training and I need to "quickly" adjust the saddle so that it is in balance and that the horses entrusted to me can work under the saddle without discomfort.

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Standard Half Pads

Choose your Winderen half pad version, then select the cut (jump or dressage), size, and cover colour!