{"product_id":"waldhausen-toulouse-saddle-pad-for-horses","title":"Waldhausen Toulouse Saddle Pad for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaldhausen Toulouse Saddle Pad\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Waldhausen Toulouse Saddle Pad is a smart, silk-look saddle pad with 10 mm foam and 200 g\/m² padding, built to spread saddle pressure evenly across the horse's back. It is best for riders who want one tidy, hard-wearing pad for daily schooling, hacking and general yard use on horses and ponies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra reinforcement in the girth area protects the pad where girth straps and buckles rub, while the functional underside supports breathability during work. Short saddle loops keep everything sitting neatly under the saddle flap.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk-look polyester outer\u003c\/strong\u003e for an elegant, easy-to-clean finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional girth reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimum protection in the highest-wear area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 mm foam plus 200 g\/m² padding\u003c\/strong\u003e for even pressure distribution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional breathable underside\u003c\/strong\u003e to help air move beneath the saddle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort saddle loops\u003c\/strong\u003e to hold the pad securely in place\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyurethane filling\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps its loft through regular washing\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\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToulouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddle pad \/ numnah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOuter material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoam\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePadding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGirth area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaddle loops\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace the pad on the horse's back slightly forward of the saddle position.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet the saddle on top, then slide both back together so the coat lies flat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThread the girth straps through the short saddle loops on each side.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBefore girthing up fully, lift the pad into the saddle gullet to create clearance over the withers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGirth up gradually and check the pad sits clear of the saddle edge all the way round.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAfter work, brush off hair and mud and allow the pad to dry flat before the next use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/saddle-pads\"\u003esaddle pads collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size Waldhausen Toulouse Saddle Pad do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the pad size to your saddle size. Pony sizes suit smaller saddles on ponies and small cobs, while full sizes suit most general purpose and dressage saddles on horses around 16hh and above. Once girthed, the pad should extend just beyond the saddle panel on every side without flapping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Toulouse pad made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe outer is polyester with a silk-look finish and the filling is polyurethane, combining a 10 mm foam layer with 200 g\/m² padding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this pad suitable for schooling and hacking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The padding and breathable underside make it a practical everyday pad for flatwork, hacking and general yard use, and its plain, smart look also suits low-level competition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I wash the saddle pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrush off dried mud and hair first, then machine wash cool on a gentle cycle with a non-biological detergent. Do not tumble dry and avoid fabric conditioner, which can reduce breathability. Dry flat away from direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the girth reinforcement make a difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe girth area takes the most friction from straps and buckles, so the additional reinforcement is there to protect the pad at that point and help it last through regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a wide cob?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFit is determined by your saddle rather than the horse's width, so choose the size that matches your saddle and check for wither clearance once tacked up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Waldhausen\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaldhausen is a German equestrian manufacturer supplying saddlery, rugs and everyday riding equipment to yards across Europe. 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