A saddle pad made of memory foam. Nothing new you might think. But when testing this product we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional properties of this pad. Because this is ultra comfy for your horse and for yourself.
What is Dreampad?
Dreampad is a revolutionary saddle pad with Microfibre exterior that combines modern design with maximum comfort, offers excellent grip on your saddle and absorbs shocks perfectly thanks to the 3D memory foam inserts. The combination of the 3D material and memory foam ensures that this pad absorbs shocks super well, but that the pad also remains nice and airy.
Did you know that this material was developed in the 1960s by NASA with the aim of providing astronauts with the greatest possible comfort? Here on Earth, we decided to use this high-tech polyurethane foam because, thanks to its thermoforming capacity, it can perfectly adapt to the body heat of both rider and horse. In addition to being an excellent shock absorber, this material evenly distributes the pressure exerted. It provides a light massage and protects the spine of both horse and rider, literally saving their backs.
Bye Bye bumpy saddle
Say goodbye to unstable and chattering saddles that move or lift during crucial phases such as jumping. Your saddle remains perfectly stable at all times during your work. The advantage of memory foam is that it follows the shape of the saddle and the back and becomes thin where necessary and remains thick where there is no pressure. This provides a perfectly stable base for your training and competitions. The underside of the pad is provided with fleece for better sweat absorption on the underside.
Dream Pad is made of microfibre. This type of material was chosen because technofibres are formed from particularly thin and light fabric burrs, a property that makes microfibre fabrics particularly soft, supple and versatile. Their breathable and sweat-absorbing properties make them perfect for a long life and all seasons. In addition, microfibre is super easy to maintain and can be machine washed at 30 degrees. You can easily remove the memory foam inserts before washing and easily put them back in after washing and drying.
The Dreampad is 2 cm thick and weighs 398 grams. It ensures good contact between rider and horse. This makes the dreampad nice and fluffy and shock-absorbing, but it is not too thick that it affects your saddle position too much.
100% Made in Italy
Dream Pad is entirely designed and produced in Italy, is a saddle pad that is ideally suited for jumping. It is the result of years of research into quality materials and advanced technologies, together with the first-hand experience of people who ride every day.
In addition to riders, professionals have also contributed to the development. This is what they say about it:
Dr. Stefano Romano
horse osteopath
“I have been taking care of the muscle well-being of horses for years.
In my opinion, equipment such as saddle, saddle pad, saddle cloth, etc., which come into direct or indirect contact with the horse's body, can sense the muscle movement.
Load and pressure applied to the withers, shoulders, back and the area directly under the saddle, if distributed as evenly as possible, help to preserve these areas.
That is why products that benefit from technical research and quality testing, like Dream Pad, are A GREAT AID TO IMPROVE MUSCLE WELL-BEING.”Dr. Gaia Mosconi
veterinary surgeon
“The percentage of horses with back pain is largely made up of healthy horses that are equipped daily with saddles and saddle pads that do not suit their build, or, in the case of amateur riders, with poorly placed equipment.
To keep a horse's back healthy, it is essential to know which accessories can provide maximum comfort.
One of the basic features of Dream Pad is its ABILITY TO ergonomically adapt to both saddle and horse’s back, compensating for any – but actually quite common – discrepancies between the two. Secondly, its ability to absorb pressure evenly, and also to distribute it when it is asymmetrical.”Dr. Matteo Derada
physiotherapist and Mulligan Concept teaching assistant
"The jerking movements that occur when riding can be the cause of various problems in the joints, especially in the spine. This can lead to changes in the biomechanics of the cervical vertebrae and to the development of vertigo symptoms (dizziness), headaches and frequent neck pain.
As for the lumbar spine, changes due to continuous stress can result in simple back pain to more complex pathologies, such as neuralgia (sciatica pain/cruralgia).
For these reasons, it is advisable to use a saddle that is as ergonomic and comfortable as possible; therefore, a saddle cover that absorbs abnormal play and makes the seat comfortable is always welcome.”
What did we think ourselves?
As mentioned, we were a bit skeptical because there are already so many saddle pads on the market. The first few laps take some getting used to, because it bounces more than we are used to. But after a few minutes we were convinced, because this is really comfortable for you as a rider. The saddle also stays in place well. The pad does not slide and does not flap when jumping.
We also had an experienced professional show jumper test the pad for a number of weeks on various horses, and a horse with more tension in the body and a 'more difficult back' was visibly easier to work with.
Shop the Dreampad
Also interested in using the Dreampad? We will list the advantages again. Dreampad :
- Made with 3D memory foam
- Absorbs shocks
- Eliminates friction
- Becomes very thin where there are already pressure points and no volume is needed
- Distributes pressure evenly
- has a machine washable cover (at 30 degrees - no dryer)
- Is 100% Made in Italy
- It has a thickness of 2 cm and weighs 398 grams.
- Available in the colours: black, navy, brown and soon also in white.
