Neoprene saddle pad ???

JimB · 02-13-2009, 05:39 PM

Please look at http://kates.net/saddlepads1.htm It claims to be a breathable neoprene saddles pad,...what do you think ?

Slim Pikkens · 02-13-2009, 06:59 PM

Our scuba wet suits were made of neoprene and I can vouch that it did not breathe. It is full of little air bubbles which gave it insulating properties. Standing in the sun the suit became hot as blazes and I started losing fluids out my pantlegs at an alarming rate. From that experience no one can convince me to use a pad with neoprene in it.

beth55051 · 02-13-2009, 09:19 PM

Sorry, neoprene in itself is not breathable. Though some pads that claim they are breathable are really more of a weave type fabric that tends to pull out hair and rub horses.

step n starstruck · 02-13-2009, 09:27 PM

Looks like the "breathable" quality is from it being woven or waffled. I have an impact gel pad that I swear by and it has the waffled neoprene on the bottom. I have a girthy horse and he is not nearly as bad with the impact gel.

4PaintHorses · 02-14-2009, 01:47 PM

Slim Pikkens · 02-14-2009, 08:38 PM

Doesn't the saddle and rider's weight just squash those holes closed, or flatten out the waffles?

step n starstruck · 02-14-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slim Pikkens

Doesn't the saddle and rider's weight just squash those holes closed, or flatten out the waffles?

It depends on the pad. The good ones have more to them than just waffled neoprene. Most are a thick neoprene with a thin layer of tacky on the underside to allow air flow. Mine has the a 1/4" layer of padding on top, the gel inserts in the middle, a 1/2 inch layer on bottom, then the tacky neoprene waffle on the very bottom. The tacky allows air flow and helps the pad grip the back. I have not had any issues with hair pulling or rubbing.

Very easy to keep clean too.

I bought an air ride pad a year ago and it has already worn out (no neoprene involved). My gel pad is over 2 years old and is still going strong.

4PaintHorses · 02-15-2009, 08:20 PM

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02-13-2009, 05:39 PM
JimB Newborn Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Larned, KS Posts: 26	Neoprene saddle pad ??? Please look at http://kates.net/saddlepads1.htm It claims to be a breathable neoprene saddles pad,...what do you think ?

02-13-2009, 06:59 PM
Slim Pikkens Seasoned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,046	Our scuba wet suits were made of neoprene and I can vouch that it did not breathe. It is full of little air bubbles which gave it insulating properties. Standing in the sun the suit became hot as blazes and I started losing fluids out my pantlegs at an alarming rate. From that experience no one can convince me to use a pad with neoprene in it.

02-13-2009, 09:19 PM
beth55051 Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Central Minnesota Posts: 7,977	Sorry, neoprene in itself is not breathable. Though some pads that claim they are breathable are really more of a weave type fabric that tends to pull out hair and rub horses. __________________ *Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.*

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step n starstruck Yearling Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida and South Carolina Posts: 557	Looks like the "breathable" quality is from it being woven or waffled. I have an impact gel pad that I swear by and it has the waffled neoprene on the bottom. I have a girthy horse and he is not nearly as bad with the impact gel. __________________ omegahorsesolutions.com/ Helping horse owners provide the foundation for their horses to obtain optimum health and performance.

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Slim Pikkens Seasoned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,046	Doesn't the saddle and rider's weight just squash those holes closed, or flatten out the waffles?

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