{"product_id":"waldhausen-kids-riding-pad-with-girth-stirrups","title":"Waldhausen Kids Riding Pad with Girth \u0026 Stirrups","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaldhausen Kids Riding Pad - Soft, Non-Slip Support for Young Riders\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Waldhausen Kids Riding Pad is a lightweight, softly padded bareback-style riding pad supplied complete with a grab strap, girth, stirrup leathers and stirrups. It is designed for children taking their first led rides and for short, supervised leisure sessions on a pony that does not yet need a full saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe front and back are cut higher to hold the child centrally for a good seat, and the rubberised, non-slip underside helps keep the pad steady. It is best for parents and riding schools who want a secure, confidence-building option for small riders being led in-hand or lunged under supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft padding\u003c\/strong\u003e for comfort for both the child and the pony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher cut front and back\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages a balanced, central seat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubberised non-slip underside\u003c\/strong\u003e helps the pad stay in position\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrab strap included\u003c\/strong\u003e so young riders always have a secure hold\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable gullet width\u003c\/strong\u003e set by means of the adjustable saddle pad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable knee roll\u003c\/strong\u003e at the front\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrupper ring\u003c\/strong\u003e for extra stability on rounder ponies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardwearing nylon straps\u003c\/strong\u003e for everyday yard use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete set\u003c\/strong\u003e: grab strap, girth, stirrup leathers and stirrups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaldhausen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChildren's riding pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePadding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, lightweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnderside\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubberised, non-slip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGullet width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable via adjustable saddle pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKnee roll\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable, front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrupper ring, hardwearing nylon straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGirth length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStirrup leather length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStirrup width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplied with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrab strap, girth, stirrup leathers, stirrups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eGroom the pony's back and check for any soreness or rubs before fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace the pad on the back so it sits behind the shoulder and clear of the spine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjust the saddle pad to set the gullet width so there is clearance along the spine.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttach and fasten the girth evenly on both sides, then check you can slide a flat hand underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit the crupper if used, attach the stirrup leathers and run the stirrups down to roughly the child's ankle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition the grab strap within easy reach, then re-check the girth after a few minutes of walking.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep an adult handler at the pony's head throughout and untack, wipe down and inspect the straps afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more children's saddlery and tack in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saddle-pads\"\u003esaddle pads collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a replacement for a properly fitted saddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A riding pad is intended for led, supervised and short leisure sessions. For regular schooling and jumping, a professionally fitted saddle is required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with the Waldhausen Kids Riding Pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is supplied with a grab strap, a girth of approximately 60cm, stirrup leathers of approximately 120cm and stirrups measuring 10cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it slip on a round pony?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe underside is rubberised and non-slip, and a crupper ring is fitted so a crupper can be added for extra stability on ponies with flat withers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the gullet be adjusted to suit different ponies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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