{"title":"Merino Wool Saddle Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the pinnacle of equine comfort with the BARE Merino Wool Dressage collection. Designed specifically for the high-performance dressage horse, our pads offer a technical alternative to traditional sheepskin brands like Mattes. We combine Grade 1 Australian Merino Wool with an advanced anatomical cut to provide superior shock absorption and pressure relief where it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElite Merino Wool Dressage Saddle Pads: Orthopedic Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dressage saddle pads are engineered to enhance the connection between horse and rider, ensuring a stable, friction-free fit throughout every movement of the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BARE Technical Advantage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many pads offer style, BARE focuses on the biomechanics of the dressage horse. Our pads are a \"must-have\" for sensitive horses or those requiring extra spinal clearance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade 1 Merino Wool Underside:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike synthetic blends, our genuine wool provides natural thermoregulation and the highest level of pressure distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContoured Anatomical Spine:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring our custom BARE spine tape\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e these pads are built to sit deep into the saddle gullet, providing total wither relief and preventing downward pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClose Contact Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Minimized bulk under the leg allows for a refined aid, making these the preferred close contact dressage pads for professional training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e600D Anti-Rub Girth Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e High-durability panels prevent friction from the girth, extending the life of your pad and protecting your horse’s skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture-Wicking Quilted Outer:\u003c\/b\u003e A dirt-repellent outer paired with a breathable cotton lining ensures your horse stays dry and comfortable during intense schooling sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BARE Difference: Beyond Traditional Sheepskin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRO TIP: The Anatomical Edge \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike some traditional sheepskin pads that can be bulky and shift during lateral work, the BARE Dressage Pad features a 62cm spine (Full) with a built-in anatomical curve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis precision engineering ensures the wool stays exactly where it’s needed: protecting the longissimus dorsi muscles (the primary support muscles of the back) without interfering with the horse's shoulder rotation. The result is a horse that can lift through the base of the neck and move laterally with total freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Dressage Riders Choose BARE Merino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the dressage arena, precision is everything. Our wool-lined saddle cloths stay secure thanks to top rolls and covered Velcro fastenings, ensuring your equipment never distracts from your performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Pony to Full sizes, BARE provides the luxury feel of a custom sheepskin pad with the modern technical features required by the contemporary equestrian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does BARE Merino Saddle Pads compare to other brands?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMaintaining the integrity of Grade 1 Merino wool is simple but important. Unlike some other delicate pads, BARE pads are built for daily use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine Washable: Use a delicate cycle with a specific wool wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Maintenance: We recommend brushing the wool once dry to maintain its \"loft\" and shock-absorbing properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurability: Our 600D girth covers and high-quality quilting ensure that, with proper care, your BARE pad will maintain its shape and performance significantly longer than cheaper alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur dressage pads are available in three anatomical sizes to ensure a perfect fit for every horse:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull size: Spine 62cm | Drop 53cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium\/Cob size: Spine 58cm | Drop 46cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePony size: Spine 47cm | Drop 44cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I wash my Merino pad?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMachine Washable:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a cold, delicate cycle with a specific wool wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Gently brush the wool once dry to restore its \"loft\" and shock-absorbing properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvoid Heat:\u003c\/b\u003e Never tumble dry; air dry in the shade to protect the natural fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch \u0026amp; Learn:\u003c\/b\u003e See the full step-by-step video and professional instructions from Felicity here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bareequestrian.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-wash-your-merino-saddle-pad-with-felicity-weal\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to Wash Your Merino Saddle Pad with Felicity Weal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bare-deluxe-merino-saddle-pad-black","title":"BARE Deluxe Merino Saddle Pad - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuxury, style and comfort for your horse! Check out the stunning close contact full merino sheepskin pad from BARE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in dirt-repellent, fine quilted fabric outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull merino sheepskin underside and trim on top with grade 1 merino wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnatomical shape to ensure the perfect fit to your horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable, sweat-wicking cotton lining for maximum horse comfort \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to ride close contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600D girth cover to avoid rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBARE comfort inner padding which is made to quick dry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered velcro fastenings for secure fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBARE logo custom spine tape to give structure and airflow when fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble edge piping and metal BARE logo on outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable on delicate with wool wash \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its anatomical fit and breathable fabric, you won't regret making this choice! And your horse will thank you too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull size: Spine 62cm Drop 53cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium size: Spine 58cm Drop 46cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePony size: Spine 47cm Drop 44cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO WASH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBARE Ambassador Felicity Weal shares with us her secret for washing and removing stains from her \u003c\/span\u003ewhite BARE merino saddle pad\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bareequestrian.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-wash-your-merino-saddle-pad-with-felicity-weal\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bareequestrian.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-wash-your-merino-saddle-pad-with-felicity-weal\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BARE Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Small (pony)","offer_id":40526055538787,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-BLK-PONY","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (cob)","offer_id":39832267522147,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-BLK-COB","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full (horse)","offer_id":39832267554915,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-BLK-FULL","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6869\/products\/J080054.jpg?v=1778615722"},{"product_id":"bare-deluxe-merino-saddle-pad-white","title":"BARE Deluxe Merino Saddle Pad - White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuxury, style and comfort for your horse! Check out the stunning close contact full merino sheepskin pad from BARE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in dirt-repellent, fine quilted fabric outer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull merino sheepskin underside and trim on top with grade 1 merino wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnatomical shape to ensure the perfect fit to your horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable, sweat-wicking cotton lining for maximum horse comfort \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to ride close contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600D girth cover to avoid rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBARE comfort inner padding which is made to quick dry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered velcro fastenings for secure fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBARE logo custom spine tape to give structure and airflow when fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble edge piping and discreet embroidered BARE logo on outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable on delicate with wool wash \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its anatomical fit and breathable fabric, you won't regret making this choice! And your horse will thank you too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full size: Spine 62cm Drop 53cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium size: Spine 58cm Drop 46cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePony size: Spine 47cm Drop 44cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please note previous style has no BARE silver badge, new stock has a silver BARE badge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO WASH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBARE Ambassador Felicity Weal shares with us her secret for washing and removing stains from her \u003c\/span\u003ewhite BARE merino saddle pad \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bareequestrian.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-wash-your-merino-saddle-pad-with-felicity-weal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BARE Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Small (pony)","offer_id":40526054064227,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-WHT-PONY","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (cob)","offer_id":39832270569571,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-WHT-COB","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full (horse)","offer_id":39832270602339,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-WHT-FULL","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6869\/files\/MerinoSaddlePadWhitewithSIlverBadge.jpg?v=1778615723"},{"product_id":"bare-deluxe-merino-saddle-pad-navy","title":"BARE Deluxe Merino Saddle Pad - Navy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuxury, style and comfort for your horse! Check out the stunning close contact full merino sheepskin pad from BARE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in dirt-repellent, fine quilted fabric outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull merino sheepskin underside and trim on top with grade 1 merino wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnatomical shape to ensure the perfect fit to your horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable, sweat-wicking cotton lining for maximum horse comfort \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to ride close contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600D girth cover to avoid rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBARE comfort inner padding which is made to quick dry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered velcro fastenings for secure fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBARE logo custom spine tape to give structure and airflow when fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble edge piping and metal BARE logo on outer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable on delicate with wool wash \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its anatomical fit and breathable fabric, you won't regret making this choice! And your horse will thank you too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull size: Spine 62cm Drop 53cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium\/Cob size: Spine 58cm Drop 46cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePony size: Spine 47cm Drop 44cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO WASH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBARE Ambassador Felicity Weal shares with us her secret for washing and removing stains from her \u003c\/span\u003ewhite BARE merino saddle pad\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bareequestrian.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-wash-your-merino-saddle-pad-with-felicity-weal\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bareequestrian.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-wash-your-merino-saddle-pad-with-felicity-weal\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BARE Equestrian","offers":[{"title":"Small (pony)","offer_id":40450986049635,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-NVY-PONY","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (cob)","offer_id":40450984476771,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-NVY-COB","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full (horse)","offer_id":40450984509539,"sku":"ACC-MER-PAD-NVY-FULL","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6869\/files\/9_40fac23c-3905-4faa-80c2-a382e6c92ce4.jpg?v=1778615906"}],"url":"https:\/\/bareequestrian.com\/en-us\/collections\/merino-wool-saddle-pads.oembed","provider":"BARE Equestrian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}