FAQ

Questions riders ask

Will I lose my feel of the horse?

The thick part sits under your seat bones. The front is short and [4] mm thin, so the front of your seat stays close to the saddle.

Will it look like a diaper?

No bulk at the front: it’s short and [4] mm thin. See it on riders walking in white breeches above.

Will it show under white breeches?

Choose Nude. The photos above were taken in white breeches, from the back and the side.

How is it different from padded cycling shorts?

Cycling pads are made for a rider leaning forward on a narrow saddle, so they’re long and padded in front. This pad is wide at the back and short in front, for an upright seat.

I jump. Is it for me?

In two-point your seat is out of the saddle, so there’s no weight on the pad, and the front is only [4] mm thin. Every time you sit, on the flat, between fences or on the trail, the padding is under your seat bones.

Can I wear it in a dressage test?

It’s underwear, worn under your breeches. What USEF prohibits in the test is seat covers on the saddle (DR 121).

Does the pad reach my tailbone area?

Yes. The back of the pad extends [X] mm behind your seat bones, toward the tailbone.

Is it hot in summer?

The pad covers only the seat area, and the fabric is [breathable].

Does it work in a western saddle?

Yes. The padding is on you, not on the saddle, so it works in any saddle.

What size am I?

Measure the fullest part of your hips and check the size guide. Fit: [true to size].

How many pairs do I need?

One per ride between washes. The 3-pack covers 3–4 rides a week.

How do I wash it?

[Cold wash, inside out, air dry.]