"Macon Extra" Sheepskin Bareback Pad/Soft Saddle

Ultimate Luxury! 100% Medical grade Merino Sheepskin Pad is like nothing you've ever ridden in!

Made exclusively by Freedom Riding Articles (sister company to EDIX Saddles) in the Netherlands, this unique bareback pad/soft saddle sets new standards in terms of riding feel and riding therapy where communication with the horse is greatly enhanced.

Special Features of the Macon Extra:

• Anatomically shaped and built up front and back with thigh rolls and a cantle for added riding security
• Merino sheepskin optimally adapts to the anatomy of your horse and is temperature and moisture regulating
• The anti-bacterial and oxygen-rich breathable qualities offer no culture medium for bacteria, keeping the pad easy to keep clean and maintain
  
• Convenient carry handle attached to small d-rings, which also double as breast collar attachments
• D-ring for stirrup leathers (see Optional Feature, below) and at back for option of crupper use
• State of the art 3-Mesh inlays for superior support and protection

Traditional bareback pads are designed for occasional riding and short sessions, but due to the double layer of sheepskin and extremely durable 3Mesh interior padding, pressure and weight on the Macon Bareback Pad are evenly distributed and your horse's back is protected from pressure from your seatbones giving an incomparable riding experience for both you & your horse. Equally as the rider, this padding acts as a shock absorber for your spine making the riding experience very therapeutic. Users of these Bareback pads often comment on the fluidity of their horse and improved muscle tone.

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OPTIONAL FEATURE: Equipped with fixed D-rings beneath the flaps on either side, you have the option of adding stability to your ride by attaching stirrup leathers/irons or western fenders/stirrups (found HERE) making this virtually a treeless saddle! While adding stirrups to bareback pads is strongly discouraged for good reason with the lack of interior support in typical bareback pads on the market, the Macon Extra Sheepskin pad's state of the art 3-Mesh inlays and double sheepskin layer provide ample & adequate protection for the measured use of stirrups. It goes without saying that riders are encouraged to not rely on the stirrups heavily and still ride with the mindset of fluid & balanced bareback equitation.

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This bareback pad is also ideal for:

• Backing horses
• Schooling youngsters
• Sensitive backed horses
• Horses recovering from back injuries
• Horses that have trouble with saddle fitting for any reason
• Novice riders being taught to get a good riding position
• All fields of natural horsemanship!

Exclusively from EDIX Saddles in the Netherlands, the Macon Extra pad come in the following options...

Sizes:
Small (Welsh or Shetland, child or small adult)
Medium (Average Horse, average person)
Large (Warmblood & up, larger person)