Product Description

Mattes is the world’s leading sheepskin products company with unsurpassed quality and performance. Mattes pads are designed to be form fitting to reduce pressure points and distribute the rider’s weight evenly. All Mattes pads incorporate a high wither with an anatomically correct curvature. The high wither design eliminates pinching or rubbing in the gullet area of the saddle, which can often be a result of the “straight” top lines found on other pads. The pommel area on every Mattes pad is overlapped with sheepskin to ensure the pad stays in place and does not shift or slide. All fasteners are Velcro. Machine wash and dry. The natural properties of genuine sheepskin can not be imitated by products made of wool pile, and especially not by artificial fiber products. The extreme density of the wool, combined with the upright position of the fibers, allows air flow between the fibers for excellent circulation, which provides superior padding and ideal pressure distribution. In addition, the design, which does not have any seams through the wool in the saddle panel area, eliminates rubbing, friction, chafing, pressure points and heat build-up on the horse’s skin. Use the Half Pad with your existing pad, as you would a gel pad (only the Half Pad is much better: it holds your pad in place, and it is breathable!) Billet strap with self-velcro.  Sizes: Large (18”+ saddle), Medium (16” - 17’ saddle). Sizing
General Care Mattes sheepskin should be dried thoroughly after every ride or at the end of each day. Let it air dry upside down overnight. Then before the next ride just brush the wool with a stiff brush to loosen up and remove hair and dirt. This will also loosen and soften fibers. Washing All Mattes sheepskin products can be hand washed or machine washed. Hand wash at 86 degrees Fahrenheit with plenty of water; rinse well, then squeeze, do not wring. Or, machine wash with cold water on gentle setting. It is highly recommended to use a mild wool washing detergent as common detergents can contain components which are very damaging to sheepskin. Melp is specially formulated and contains regreasing properties ideal for sheepskin products, washable leather and wool. Highly recommended for extending the life and quality of Mattes sheepskin products. Drying Drying in dryer fluffs the wool and softens the leather. Dry on air cycle only, no heat. Do not dry completely. When damp-dry, remove from dryer and gently pull into shape, lay flat to finish drying. Do not expose to sun, or dry on radiators.

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SmartPak Equine LLC

40 Grissom Road, Suite 500

Plymouth, MA 02360

www.SmartPakEquine.com

Note About Our Pricing

We do our best to keep our prices low, to pass along savings where we can, and to give advanced notice of price increases whenever possible. Because supplement prices can fluctuate with commodity prices, our pricing is sometimes subject to change without prior notice.