Anatomically formed saddle pad that is available in three different shapes to suit the GP, Dressage and western models in our shop. The Grandeur pads come standard with 12 mm thick, shock absorbing, non-suction natural rubber insert, quilted cotton outer lining, wool fleece in the saddle position and hard-wearing felt underside. There areeither two or four adhesive strips for attachment to the saddle depending on the model.

NEW all Grandeur pads now have a layer of black nonslip material on the top of the pad at no additional cost.

These saddlepads are machine washable up to30°C, the natural rubber inserts can be left inside the pad pockets during washing.

Colors available:
black | brown |

The Grandeur pads are available in 3 different shapes to suit the Barefoot GP saddles, the Barefoot Dressage saddles and the Barefoot western saddles.

Price: AU $225.00 inc GST without inserts (for inserts please see bottom of this page)

Physio pad

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Grandeur Vario ET pad also known as ‘Physio’ pad, a therapeutic saddle pad system with even better shock absorption. These specialised pads are available for all models of saddles we sell at Horse Connection.

This very clever saddle pad system was developed especially for the heavy rider and / or horses with protruding spinous processes and missing topline or high withers. The new pad system creates more clearance of the spine than the single layer Grandeur pad and it consists of two components. Both layers are shock absorbing and are tightly connected via a non slip surface between the layers. Both the bottom and the top part have insert pockets accessable via a Velcro opening, both pockets are front loading.

The top layer of the Physio pad is made from hardy top quality cotton with felt down the flpas and faux fleece in the saddle position. The pad has a natural rubber top layer which keeps the saddle in place and further absorbs pressure. It also has a pouch to accomodate inserts and for atrophied horses we recommend the natural rubber inserts..

The bottom part is a half pad with fleece bottom that sits below the full numnah, it also has insert pockets and we recoemmend to use memory foam in this pouch for sensitive spines, protruding spines, heavy riders and many endurance riders.

Velcro straps are provided to attach the pad to the saddle’s D rings.
Both layers of the ‘Physio’ pad can be washed at 30 degrees.

Colors: black and brown only

Price: AU$325.00 inc GST without inserts (for inserts please see below)

Grandeur Half pad/underside of Physiopad - anatomically shaped halfpad with pouch to accomodate inserts to increase spinal clearance and weigh distribution. Recommended especially for owners of early Barefoot models without panels for use under your Grandeur pad. Fleece bottom and non slip upper and will accomodate any of the inserts sold by Horse Connection.

Price: AU$125 inc GST without inserts (for inserts please see bottom of this page)

Insert material for use with any of the saddlepads in our shop, prices are per pair:

- 12mm natural rubber inserts: $30

- 1.5cm composite foam: $30 (use with memory foam)

- 1" memoryfoam, medium soft: $75

- 1/2 " memoryfoam, medium $40

For endurance we usually recommend to set up the saddlepad with a layer of memory foam closest to the horse with the natural rubber on top. This set up gives top protection.

Please note: memory foam is by its nature temperature sensitive and it softens as it warms up, therefore this foam will require multiple girthing at the beginning at every ride.

We sometimes run low/out on insert materials and during those times our new and existing saddle customer will receive priority treatment. Thank you for your understanding.