{"id":87949,"date":"2022-04-19T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.antares-sellier.com\/?p=87949"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:36:52","slug":"find-the-perfect-half-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preprod.antares-sellier.com\/en\/find-the-perfect-half-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"Find the perfect half pad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A half pad<\/strong> is an additional layer between the horse\u2019s<\/strong> back and the saddle<\/strong>. As its name suggests, the main purpose of a saddle pad is to absorb<\/strong> impacts and protect the horse\u2019s<\/strong> back. A half pad can provide a real sense of relief to more sensitive horses. It spreads the rider\u2019s<\/strong> weight and frees up sensitive<\/strong> areas by slightly raising the saddle<\/strong> from the withers and first dorsal vertebrae, in particular. This is a solution to numerous back<\/strong> complaints, as well as an option for horses with very specific morphology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A half pad<\/strong> also has a corrective<\/strong> role. A horse\u2019s<\/strong> back is constantly changing in relation to its muscle shape and diet. Even on custom-made<\/strong> saddles<\/strong>, the half pad<\/strong> plays a key role when the horse<\/strong> experiences a change in performance. It also helps adjust the saddle\u2019s<\/strong> pressure points and balance. As such, the saddle can be adapted to fit several horses with different morphological traits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Antar\u00e8s has worked with vets and osteopaths to design two half pads<\/strong> to supplement its expertise in custom-made saddles and add greater comfort<\/strong> and precision<\/strong> to its products. The choice of materials<\/strong> is always a tricky matter to find the right balance<\/strong>. Antar\u00e8s half pads<\/strong> are a technological amalgam that combines lightness<\/strong> and shock absorption. The carefully chosen blend of natural wool, leather and a 3D mesh is like having a chameleon on the horse\u2019s<\/strong> back. The French leather used to make Antar\u00e8s half pads<\/strong> comes from offcuts from our custom-made saddles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The upper part of Antar\u00e8s half pads<\/strong> is made from topstitched natural wool<\/strong>. This provides excellent resistance<\/strong> to wear prevents tearing and protects the saddle leather from the horse\u2019s<\/strong> sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 3D mesh absorbs impacts, distributes pressure<\/strong> and improves ventilation<\/strong> for the horse\u2019s<\/strong> back. The half pad\u2019s<\/strong> memory foam ensures a perfect fit between horse<\/strong> and saddle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n French leather<\/p>\n\n\n Specially shaped cut-open leather<\/strong> wither protectors also leave them space while the leather spine channel on the half pad\u2019s<\/strong> inner side also provides excellent flexibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In collaboration with the specialized osteopathy school EOS Animal, we have written an article with our best tips to avoid back pain in horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy put a half pad on your horse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The perfect half pad, designed by saddle and horse back science specialists<\/h2>\n\n\n\nAntar\u00e8s half pads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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