Saddle Pad Recommendations for Monoflap Saddles?

[abbylee]

Looking for recommendations for saddle pads that would fit well with a forward flapped saddle? I recently bought a Revere monoflap and I love it but the flaps are definitely forward enough that it doesn’t fit quite right with AP saddle pads. Obviously functional and not a significant issue, but I want to see what’s out there since one can never have enough saddle pads

I’ve heard that the LeMieux ones fit well, and I assume the XC cut pads fit too. I don’t really want a completely shaped one (such as the Ecogold one) though since I prefer a more traditional look for stadium, so I was wondering if anyone has a more budget-friendly recommendation than the Lemieux? TIA!

[AMWookey]

There are websites who have the lemieux on sale, and while I haven’t used them with a monoflap I HIGHLY recommend the price point on the lemieux, and IMHO, it’s not that much more then some of the lesser quality ones.

We have 2 air mesh for every day schooling, and one of the pro sport. We also have an ecogold xc pad. I love my lemieux pads, they are perfect for stadium and dressage, they breath well, never move, wash perfectly and are not showing any wear after 2 years of regular use. I also love how structured they are.

Centerline style often has great deals on, so we are waiting to grab them from there, since we just got a second horse and we do like to have extra pads in the heat of the south.

[SolarFlare]

Ogilvy Profile pads - I have a 17.5" forward and long flap Amerigo jump saddle and these pads fit beautifully. I don’t even have to size up to the large - the “regular” size fits perfectly. I’ve also got the Ogilvy Profile dressage pad for my monoflap dressage saddle that has a long flap, and it also fits very well.

They also wash really well and I love the material - slightly fuzzy underneath so they aren’t slippery, but not too thick.

ETA - note it needs to be the “Profile” pad, NOT the baby pad. The baby pad is cut straighter in front and your flap won’t fit.

[Saskatoonian]

Always a fan of Toklat pads and they have a ton of options, including square and shaped pads that fit my very forward flap jump saddles. Not monoflap, but my D saddle is, and I just use a regular square toklat with it, so don’t think that should matter.

[kcmel]

Woof wear, Weatherbeeta and Shires all have Le Mieux knockoffs now. Riding Warehouse is having a 20% off sale.

https://www.ridingwarehouse.com/Weatherbeeta_Prime_Cotton_Jump_Contour_Saddle_Pad/descpage-WPJP.html

[LovieBird]

I second the Ogilvy profile pads!

The other one that works well is the Dover extra long (forward) saddle pad.

[solarflight]

@SolarFlare

Ogilvy Profile pads - I have a 17.5" forward and long flap Amerigo jump saddle and these pads fit beautifully. I don’t even have to size up to the large - the “regular” size fits perfectly. I’ve also got the Ogilvy Profile dressage pad for my monoflap dressage saddle that has a long flap, and it also fits very well.

They also wash really well and I love the material - slightly fuzzy underneath so they aren’t slippery, but not too thick.

ETA - note it needs to be the “Profile” pad, NOT the baby pad. The baby pad is cut straighter in front and your flap won’t fit.

Third vote for Ogilvy. I have an 18" double forward flap and the regular fits perfectly.

[WhiteOakFarm]

LeMieux!

[CanteringCarrot]

@kcmel

Woof wear, Weatherbeeta and Shires all have Le Mieux knockoffs now. Riding Warehouse is having a 20% off sale.

https://www.ridingwarehouse.com/Weatherbeeta_Prime_Cotton_Jump_Contour_Saddle_Pad/descpage-WPJP.html

Yes, this. I have not tried any of the knock offs but I’ve had my eye on them.

I love my LeMieux pads. They fit my forward flap jump saddle great and I also use them for my monoflap dressage saddle. I prefer their pads due to the contour of the spine of the pad, and the D-ring fasteners. Makes more sense for a monoflap. They also wash really well. I can justify the price due to the quality and the fact they they hold up well, don’t fade, no shrinking, etc.

[Mouse_amp_Bay]

Another vote for Ogilvy - the best, generously sized and washes up like a dream. If you are patient you can order custom colours which is fun.

[Encourage]

I got a Weatherbeeta pad for Christmas, and I actually like it a lot. I have a very forward monoflap and find that I struggle for the right fit with most pads, but this one fit great. I haven’t tried a lemieux pad so can’t compare to the original,but I would buy the Weatherbeeta again.

[WNT]

Professional’s Choice came out with a really nice monoflap pad that has been very popular at the shop I work in. Nicely made, cut specifically for a monoflap, and doesn’t break the bank on price.

[bredtom]

Dont forget to check out Success Equestrian pads also.

[DLee]

Thanks for these, I haven’t tried a LeMieux. My monoflap is extra long and forward and finding a pad to fit has been really tough, I usually ride in dressage pads because of it in my jumping saddle.

[kcmel]

@Encourage

I got a Weatherbeeta pad for Christmas, and I actually like it a lot. I have a very forward monoflap and find that I struggle for the right fit with most pads, but this one fit great. I haven’t tried a lemieux pad so can’t compare to the original,but I would buy the Weatherbeeta again.

The Shire’s one is nice too. The only real difference from the LeMieux is that it doesn’t have the individual slots for billets (which I like for my draft x since the saddle pad wants to slide back).

I have one Ogilvy which is quite flimsy compared to the LM and Shires–I’m surprised they are so popular considering the price. But maybe they have different types?