Mattes Correction Hunter Pad is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Sueshew from
Luxurious!
I'm starting to show my young mare and have been schooling in a half pad with shims. "Surely there must be a shimmable show pad," I said to myself as I sat down to shop around online.
I was hoping to find something less expensive, but was sort of "sad not sad" to find that the only product fitting my needs is a Mattes pad.
It fits my forward flap 16.5 saddle well. The shims are not compressible - I'm now using them in my schooling half pad as well. The sheepskin is thick and lush and the pad is well constructed and sturdy feeling. The quality of this pad makes it worth the extra expense.
Date published: 2018-05-09
Rated 5 out of
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longspot from
Saved the day!
My horse got significantly fitter after getting a custom fit saddle a year ago. His shape changed a lot, and about a month ago I ordered a Mattes Half-Pad with shims to improve the fit. It improved the fit so much (seriously, it was a game changer), I had to order this for showing. There isn't any added bulk to your leg, and after our last show I threw it in the wash with some Melp and it came out looking brand new. That was probably my favorite part.
The only downside is that the pockets for the shims dry really slowly. Other than that, super happy with it.
Date published: 2016-09-29
Rated 5 out of
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Erika P from
Works great!
It serves it's purpose well! Absolutely worth the money!
Date published: 2016-07-08
Rated 5 out of
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Eliz from
Excellent Pad - Runs Small
Mattes makes great pads - I have a square dressage pad with the correction system and wanted a contoured one for fox hunting. No other hunter pad with a correction system compares. Instead of the felt, I use shock absorbing foam. The only problem is that they run small. The 17.5 barely fit my 17 saddle so I had to return it.
Date published: 2014-05-05
Rated 5 out of
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gomsey from
Mattes correction hunter pad
I love this pad - it is great quality and seems to be very comfortable for my horse. It must be washed with melp to remain at it's best. I would have liked to have a size a bit larger. It does fit my 16.5 close contact saddle but I prefer a bit larger. The price has increased by quite a bit since last year!
Date published: 2012-06-25
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LisaB from
Beautiful Show Pad
This is an absolutely lovely pad that has sheepskin under the saddle, just the quilt under your legs, and sheepskin lining all around the edge. It is an awesome combination of look without compromising close contact feel. My saddle is a 16 1/2, and I ordered the same size. It is a perfect fit. my horse goes so much better in sheepskin than in synthetic fleece, it looks like these will be my new show pads of choice. Expensive? yes. But in my opinion it is worth it.
Date published: 2011-02-23