Introducing Toklat's T3 Matrix Western Saddle Pads, an innovative design using advanced technology for the comfort and protection of your horse. Each T3 Matrix Western Saddle Pad has a Velcro spine opening to access the Impact protection inserts.
This pad is lined with our 1” WoolBack™ fleece lining. WoolBack is 100% natural virgin wool manufactured in the US, with a resilient dense pile that will offer excellent pressure relief.
What are the Inserts for?
The impact of the saddle and the rider hitting the horse’s back can contribute to serious musculoskeletal conditions over time. Extreme Pro and Ortho-Impact offer excellent impact protection to protect your horse’s topline. Don’t wait until your horse has a problem! A saddle pad with quality impact protection can help you maintain a healthy back and prevent problems long term.
How to Select The Best Impact Protection Inserts For Your Horse
T3 Impact Protection inserts are interchangeable within each style of Matrix Western pad! If your horse’s needs change over time, you can purchase the matching inserts separately. Feel confident about making the best choice for your horse at the time of purchase, knowing you can adapt your pad as needed.
Extreme Pro – 9mm XRD™ foam, perforated for breathability. The “yellow” insert is XRD, a foam engineered to absorb 90% of the energy from impact. Extreme Pro is lightweight, highly effective, and ideal for preventive care. Best for: Horses with well-developed topline muscle that should be protected; performance horses in top condition.
Ortho-Impact – the “blue/yellow” insert is 5mm XRD™ foam bonded to ½” memory foam, perforated for breathability. XRD absorbs 90% of the energy of impact; memory foam cushions the muscles. Ortho-Impact works well for horses that need to build back muscle. Best for: Horses with an undeveloped topline, such as young or green horses; horses that have not been ridden for a while; senior horses with a dropped topline; horses recovering from a back injury or soreness.
FlexForm – the “blue” insert is ½” memory foam. Memory foam offers cushioning, but little to no impact protection. Best for: adding a little extra cushion for very infrequent and low impact riding, such as a short ride around a pasture.
Saddle Pad Features:
- Extremely lightweight and breathable.
- Correctly placed cut-out for close-contact leg position.
- Contoured high profile for maximum wither clearance.
- Ergonomic design for maximum freedom of movement.
What Impact Protection means for your horse:
- A noticeably more comfortable back and rounded top line.
- An overall healthier back that can build and maintain muscle.
What Impact Protection means for you:
- XRD reduces rebound energy, giving you a more secure seat.
- XRD also helps reduce fatigue and stress on back, knees, and ankles.
Easy Care: Remove all inserts. If pad has wear leathers, hose off and line dry. If pad does not have wear leathers, machine wash, line dry, using a mild detergent (felt-lined and non-slip-lined pads are hose off only). Inserts can be hosed off or lightly wiped down with mild detergent and rinsed off. Do not dry in direct sun or with heat.
