{"product_id":"lemieux-gel-tek-shaped-vegan-wool-half-pad-for-horses","title":"LeMieux Gel-Tek Shaped Vegan-Wool Half Pad for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLeMieux Gel-Tek Shaped Vegan-Wool Half Pad\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LeMieux Gel-Tek Shaped Vegan-Wool Half Pad is a shaped saddle half pad that pairs a 7mm ventilated shock-absorbing gel layer with LeMieux's Simuwool vegan-wool blend. It is designed for riders who want to alleviate pressure across the horse's back, add saddle stability and improve comfort, and it is particularly well suited to sensitive horses in daily schooling and hacking work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gel pattern is ventilated so air can circulate, while Simuwool - a quick-drying alternative to natural sheepskin - helps prevent rubbing, regulates temperature and wicks sweat away. The result is a half pad that works as hard as it looks, blending performance with a neat, elegant outline under the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilated gel pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e a unique breathable design intended to alleviate pressure across the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7mm shock-absorbing gel:\u003c\/strong\u003e distributes weight evenly and minimises slipping and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimuwool vegan-wool blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e LeMieux's own quick-drying natural sheepskin alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-rub comfort:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft lining helps prevent rubbing behind the elbow and along the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature regulating:\u003c\/strong\u003e wicks sweat away during and after work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaped cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the line of the saddle for a secure, tidy fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more saddle pads and numnahs in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saddle-pads\"\u003esaddle pads collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeMieux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaped half pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGel Layer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7mm shock-absorbing gel with ventilated pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLining\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimuwool vegan-wool blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure relief, saddle stability, comfort, sweat wicking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitive horses, schooling, hacking, everyday riding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a saddle pad or numnah on the horse's back first if you use one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the Gel-Tek half pad on top, shaped edge following the line of your saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the pad back slightly so the hair lies flat and it sits clear of the withers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the saddle over the pad and check you can see daylight through the gullet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGirth up gradually, checking the pad has not been pulled down onto the withers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter riding, brush off hair and dried mud and allow the pad to dry naturally away from direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the LeMieux Gel-Tek Shaped Vegan-Wool Half Pad made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt combines a 7mm shock-absorbing gel layer with a ventilated pattern and LeMieux's Simuwool, a quick-drying vegan blend designed as an alternative to natural sheepskin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this half pad suitable for sensitive horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The ventilated gel pattern is designed to alleviate pressure across the back and the soft Simuwool surface helps prevent rubbing, which makes it a sensible choice for horses that are sensitive through the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a half pad change my saddle fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny half pad adds a layer beneath the saddle and alters the fit. Have your saddle checked by a qualified saddle fitter when you start or stop using a pad so wither clearance and balance stay correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it stop the saddle slipping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 7mm gel layer distributes weight evenly and minimises slipping and movement, which helps keep the saddle securely positioned. 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