Are gel saddle pads good?
Gel saddle pads are designed to absorb the impact of riding activity whilst helping to efficiently distribute the rider’s weight more evenly across your horse’s back. Gel saddle pads are ideal if you are looking for a truly resilient pad that you can rely on time and time again.
How do you use the gel-eze saddle pad?
Simply chill it in a refrigerator or freezer to create a cool, soothing compress for aching joints or muscles, even on awkward areas like the knees and ankles. When placed under a saddle, the Gel-Eze pad absorbs pressure and creates a sturdy, non-slip surface for your saddle.
What does a gel half pad do?
Gel pad – when is it worth using? prevents the saddle from shifting by stabilizing it. It prevents chafing especially around the withers. evenly distributes the rider’s weight on the horse’s back, which makes the training sessions more comfortable for the horse.
Why use a gel pad on a horse?
‘The gel pad provides shock absorption, but in doing so it also allows the horse slightly more movement in the back before the horse must work within the saddle’s parameters. ‘
How do you know if you need a half pad?
If you have a saddle that fits extremely poorly (either way too big or way too small), there’s not much a half pad can do; but if a saddle is only slightly too wide for your horse, then a half pad can remedy that. Maybe the saddle sits low either in the pommel or in the cantle when on your horse’s back.
How do you use gel Eze bandage?
When used as a “shape-hugging” compression wrap, Gel-eze protects your horse’s legs from impact. Wrap it around, cover with a polo bandage, and you’re ready to go. When chilled, Geleze acts as a cold compress for sore joints and tendons, aiding recovery from strenuous exercise and hard-ground trauma.
How do you know if your horse needs a half pad?
Situations where half pads are required include when the horse has changed shape or lost muscle, a common occurrence in competition horses or those recovering from injury.
Where do you put a gel pad on a horse?
The extremely lightweight Classic Gel Pad may be used directly on the horse’s back. The Acavallo Gel Pad has the ability to allow the skin to breathe while maintaining contact with the saddle.
Does Impact Gel Really Work?
Impact Gel pads are unsurpassed in relieving pressure points caused by a poor fitting saddle – a major cause of white spots. The benefit from this is the horse stays fresher longer and performs better.
What is a gel-Eze pad?
It offers the impact-absorption qualities of a liquid, in gel form. Why not check out the saddlery range, our Stephens Gel-Eze Pad for Saddles is our best seller.
What are the best gel pads for horses?
Gel-Eze Pads are the original gel accessory product, and forms part of a wide range which includes products for horse riders such as saddle pads, non-slip pads, wither pads and under-bandages. It offers the impact-absorption qualities of a liquid, in gel form.
Why gel-Eze under-saddle boots?
The Gel-Eze under-saddle range is ideal for show jumpers and event horses, and is non toxic, washable, reusable and environmentally friendly. Our range also includes leather fetlock boots and tendon boots, for ultimate protection for your horse or pony.