Sheepskin Pad Durability

[Samondel]

@IPEsq

I bought some for the same reason–bug bites that turned into lumps. They did improve after some time with wool pads.

I prefer the LeMieux merino backed pads. They do not have the skin and so they are much easier to wash. Still very bulky in the machine but they clean up well (at least the navy and black ones I have). I use a wool friendly wash, but no Melp required without the skin. I prefer the quality of the pad to the Fleeceworks wool ones. Fleeceworks sheepskin is much nicer, but again, you have to be more careful washing. And at that price point, I’d probably go with Mattes because I’m not a huge fan of the quilt material for Fleeceworks. But I do use a Fleeceworks comb on my LeMieux pads after washing.

Another option is the Draper Therapy pad–the backing is a mix of wool and cellient. Not as bulky, but since you usually use a half pad, the fluffier ones should work for you.

Yes, today seems to be the day I sing the praises of the LeMieux merino pads! I use the half lined ones, and they wear like iron. The only reason I got new ones, is because i wanted to add a memory foam pad, and the shaped pads didn’t quite fit right with it. I have some that are probably five years old, I wash them with wool wash and air dry, and the wool still looks fantastic. Hit it with a wire brush to add floof occasionally, and you’re good to go.

[Posting_Trot]

Yes, I love LeMieux merino pads as well! A similar pad is made by Griffen-Nuumed, but those you have to order from England–I’ve never found a U.S. store that has them.

[Equibrit]

These; https://www.osterpro.com/products/to…1.html#start=1 are great for brushing dried sweat out of sheepskin.
Cuts down on the need to wash. Long, long time LeMieux user.

[joiedevie99]

@Equibrit

These; https://www.osterpro.com/products/to…1.html#start=1 are great for brushing dried sweat out of sheepskin.
Cuts down on the need to wash. Long, long time LeMieux user.

Thank you!! I think I have one of those somewhere. I’ll have to find it. My new pad should arrive tomorrow.

[Equibrit]

@Samondel

Yes, today seems to be the day I sing the praises of the LeMieux merino pads! I use the half lined ones, and they wear like iron. The only reason I got new ones, is because i wanted to add a memory foam pad, and the shaped pads didn’t quite fit right with it. I have some that are probably five years old, I wash them with wool wash and air dry, and the wool still looks fantastic. Hit it with a wire brush to add floof occasionally, and you’re good to go.

Have you seen the Prosorb ones?
https://www.countryandstable.com/products/lemieux-pro-sorb-lambskin-dressage-square/