Overview
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An Equalizer® saddle pad consists of open-celled
urethane foam, profiled to the weight bearing  area of a saddle, and encased in
a variety of covers secured with a patented Velcro closure.
The foam accommodates mismatch between saddle and horse while absorbing
up to 90% of impact shock. The
open-cell structure of the foam encourages moisture and heat absorption from
the horse’s back. The pad
design approximates the curve of the horse’s back which reduces the stress
of forcing a square pad to a shape. The Velcro envelope on either side of the
spine enables the addition of shims to compensate for low spots, lift, or a
bridging condition. Two style of
pads are represented below by generic patterns of which many are available.
Customers designs are normal with customer satisfaction as our primary
concern!
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Interpads
The Interpad consists of two foam panels
configured to the weight bearing area (bars or tree) of the saddle. The foam panels are enclosed in a spandex or quilted cover (shown)
access to the foam is enabled by a patented Velcro closure down the center of
the cover. The Interpad should be
placed under the saddle on a light to medium blanket.
Generic designs available are dressage, Close Contact/All Purpose,
Saddle Seat, Aussie, Barrel Racer, Western, and Endurance. |
Insert Pad
An insert pad is a complete pad that needs no additional pads, fabric felt, or
fillers between the horse and saddle. The
pad design is dictated by the saddle profile and tree/bar design.
Many generic patterns are available, while custom designs and
variations are the norm, not the exception.
All pads accommodate the natural curvature of the horses spine. The
unique Equalizer® foam is captured in a shaped envelope on either side of the spine with a patented Velcro closure for easy access.
Insert pad is constructed with a combination of fabrics such as
exclusive Skito wool/polyfleece, Cotton/Poly Duck, Hemp/Cotton, Cotton/Poly
quilt, Jersey fleece, Nylon Cordura and upholstery materials.
In addition, wear leathers (Nylon Cordura)
and rigging straps are standard. All
insert pads are made to order which permits any combination of fabrics the
customer desires. |
Use and Care *Always be certain the back of the horse and the
surfaces of the pad are free of dirt
and debris. Tack up. Allow the Equalizer® pad to warm up for three to five
minutes or longer in cold
weather, before snugging the girth.
Check the girth after warming up the horse prior to starting any
activity. The saddle and
horse will settle into the Equalizer® foam as it initially warms.
Store the
Equalizer® pad over or separate from the saddle to enhance
drying. |
*Cleaning
the pad is a matter of removing the foams and machine laundering the cover in
warm
water with a mild detergent, NO BLEACH, and double rinse. Lay foams flat
to dry. The foam insert
should be
rinsed in a cup of vinegar to 3
gallons of water solution to remove body salts absorbed from
the horses sweat.
Squeeze, DO NOT WRING the moisture from the foam
inserts.
Place the foams on a
flat surface to air dry.
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Contact Information
Telephone 208
. 448 . 4510
Carousel Action Wear Inc. Order desk 800
. 327 . 9996
Skito Enterprises
Order desk 800 . 292 . 6442
- Postal address
P.O. Box 908, Ponderay, ID 83852
- Electronic mail
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Carousel Action Wear Inc.
info@carouseltights.com
Skito Saddle Pads:
info@skito.net
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