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A dressage horse with a long gait requires a surface that provides good shock absorption and pressure distribution. This way, the horse's back can be protected from the many shocks it is exposed to with a rider on its back. With a pressure-distributing saddle pad, the pressure from the saddle and rider will be distributed over as much of the horse's back as possible - this relieves stress points on the back where the horse can get sore. In addition to shock absorption and pressure distribution, it is of course also important to have an attractive and elegant design that lies well on the horse for maximum freedom of movement.
Not only is freedom of movement and shock absorption important for the horse to have the best conditions for working; breathability is also an important factor. With a dressage saddle and rider on his back, it's not exactly conducive for heat and moisture to leave the horse's back. However, by choosing the right surface with good breathability, this can be remedied, allowing the horse to better dissipate heat while riding.
If the saddle doesn't fit properly, it can cause major problems for the horse's back and it can struggle to build the right muscles to perform dressage exercises correctly. Some horses need extra help from the saddle pad in order for the saddle to fit properly without restricting the horse's movement. This can be a young horse that needs to build the right muscles for the saddle to fit properly, or an older horse that is starting to become swaybacked. With a correction pad, the horse can be helped in the best possible way. Correction pads can often be lifted at the front, middle and back with inserts that can be moved around so that the saddle can be lifted exactly where the horse needs the most extra lift.
You can help your dressage horse a lot with a pressure-distributing saddle pad. Matrix designs dressage pads with both shock absorption and pressure distribution. With pressure distribution and shock absorption, the pressure from the saddle and rider will be distributed over as much of the horse's back as possible - this relieves stress points on the back where the horse can get sore. In addition to shock absorption and pressure distribution, it is of course also important to have an attractive and elegant design that lies well on the horse for maximum freedom of movement.
If you have a sensitive horse, the saddle pad is a place where you can help the horse a lot, as the saddle and rider have a great impact on the horse. The sensitive horse can have challenges with delicate skin - a dressage pad with lambskin or Cool Back fleece is a great choice, as it protects the skin and provides extra pressure distribution in the pad. Shock absorption is also important for a sensitive horse, which can be very affected by the shocks from the rider - in addition, you as a rider can also benefit greatly from a dressage pad with shock absorption if you yourself suffer from back pain.