SmartPak Deluxe XC Cooling Saddle Pad is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5
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LinLou from
Fits great!
This XC pad fits really good with my LeMieux correction half pad. Its been difficult find the right CC/XC pad to fit my correction half pad due to spine lengths, but this one is just right. Only wish SmartPak would make it in hunter green (note to Smartpak, pretty please????).
Date published: 2025-02-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jordan from
Great for larger, forward saddles!
I have a hard time finding saddle pads to fit my 18" County, length and drop-wise. This saddle pad is almost perfect. I have every color except white and wish SmartPak would make more. I would buy every one! This pad is long enough in length to tent well and not end up under the cantle. The drop is long enough, but would be perfect with another inch. I love the D-ring straps and the Velcro girth straps. The pad stays put, is not too bulky to mess with saddle fit, and is easily cleaned with the power washer. Dries quickly too. Please make more colors and add some prints, SmartPak!
Date published: 2024-08-30
Rated 2 out of
5
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Reviewer from
Creates bad saddle fit.
Well made. Does have spine clearance and seems like it has wither clearance but the cooling feature brings the saddle off the back of the horse and forces the pommel low, so not ideal for a horse with withers. Not sure what I am going to do with this pad since it changes the fit and doesn’t work on any of our 40 school horses.
Date published: 2024-07-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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kimp from
Why don't they make this in a close contact style?
This is a great pad, but didn't fit my saddle. I truly wish they would make a pad shaped like this for close contact saddles. The high wither cut, combined with the mesh spine is great. Unsure why it's only for one discipline.
Date published: 2024-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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whitney159 from
My new favorite pad!
I bought this a few weeks ago.
Like other's have said, it fits a forward flap saddle very well, I have an 18" Black Country with a forward flap and it's perfect.
It dries quickly, love the material, and the cut over the withers, FINALLY a pad that gets it right!
The velcro on the girth keeper is so convenient, and the tougher material under the girth, just right.
Please bring on more colors!
Date published: 2024-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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AdultAmateur from
All time favorite saddle pad!
Love this saddle pad. Whether jumping, doing flat work, or trail riding, it stays in place! I wash it periodically in my home washing machine (without an agitator) and hang dry - comes out great. Please keep making this saddle pad and in more colors!
Date published: 2024-04-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dustyboots from
High Quality!
I am super impressed by this pad! Very sweaty ponies on a longer trail outing & it dried very quickly! Nice features & design.
Date published: 2024-03-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Klwf3f from
Best XC pad!
I absolutely love this pad. Has good wither and spine clearance, washes well, breathes well. The girth straps are placed perfectly for a forward cut saddle. I need this in more colors and it will be the only jump pad I buy going forward.
Date published: 2023-09-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Marginallysafe from
Super pad especially for the price
I bought this pad during one of smartpaks sales on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised how well it fits my monoflap (17.5, 2A Chiberta). Fits similar to Lemieux but runs larger which I prefer. The billet keeper are placed so that your saddle sits in the middle, and doesn’t have more pad sticking out the front or back. Super high withers and stayed up the whole ride. I hope they come out with more color and piping options.
Date published: 2023-07-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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SmartPaker Alissa from
Loving This Pad!
This is the perfect pad for eventers! It has wonderful wither clearance that makes it a great option for my high-withered TB. The mesh spine helps with breathability and keeps my horse's back cooler even during high levels of work. The D-ring and girth straps both have Velcro to easily attach the pad to my monoflap saddle, and I love the girth guard for added durability. I couldn’t ask for more out of a cross country pad!
Date published: 2023-04-13