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LeMieux Saddle Pads & Half Pads | Emmers Equestrian
If there's one product LeMieux is known for above all others, it's the saddle pad. The brand built its name on squares that fit properly, wash well and come in colours riders actually want to be seen in, and it's why a LeMieux pad has become something of a default in warm-up arenas across Europe. At Emmers Equestrian you'll find LeMieux saddle pads and half pads alongside the rest of the LeMieux range.
A saddle pad works quietly: it protects your horse's back from friction, absorbs sweat and keeps your saddle cleaner. What makes a good one is shape and staying power. LeMieux squares are cut to follow the line of the saddle - dressage squares long and straight for a dressage flap, jump squares shorter and more forward-cut with enough clearance at the wither that the pad isn't pulled down onto the spine when you girth up. They're made to be washed often, which matters more than it sounds: a pad that goes stiff after a few cycles is a pad that rubs.
Half pads do a different job. Where a saddle pad sits between saddle and horse to manage sweat and friction, a half pad adds cushioning under the saddle itself, and many are built to take shims that adjust the balance front to back. Riders use them to soften the ride for a sensitive back, to take the edge off a horse coming back into work, or to fine-tune a saddle that sits slightly off. They're worn over the saddle pad rather than instead of it.
Then there's the part riders will admit to enjoying most: the colours. LeMieux works in seasonal colourways across its collections, so a pad can be matched to a fly veil, bandages, a browband and the rest of a set. It's why so many riders end up with a shelf of them, and why the new season's colours tend to sell through quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions about LeMieux Saddle Pads
Do LeMieux saddle pads fit true to size?
Sizing is based on your saddle and the build of your horse rather than the horse's height, and it can differ between LeMieux lines - a close contact square and a dressage square aren't cut the same way even at the same nominal size. Check the size guidance on the individual product page, and if your horse falls between two, size up: a pad the saddle overhangs will rub.
Which LeMieux saddle pad should I choose?
Start with the shape your saddle needs - dressage square for a dressage saddles, jump square for a jumping or GP saddle, then choose the line based on how much you ride and what you need from it. Beyond that it's largely colour, and LeMieux gives you plenty of choice there.
How do you wash LeMieux saddle pads?
Brush off dried hair and mud first, or it felts in the machine. Then wash cool on a gentle cycle without fabric softener, which coats the fibres and reduces how well the pad absorbs sweat. Air dry rather than tumble drying. Check the care label on your specific pad, as LeMieux uses different materials across its lines and sheepskin in particular needs its own treatment.
How do you care for a LeMieux sheepskin half pad?
Brush the wool regularly to stop it matting, and wash only when it genuinely needs it using a sheepskin wash rather than ordinary detergent, which strips the lanolin and leaves the wool brittle. Air dry away from direct heat, then brush again once dry to lift the pile. Treated properly it lasts years, which is the point of buying one.
Can I match my LeMieux saddle pad to other LeMieux products?
That's much of the appeal. LeMieux works in coordinated seasonal colourways across its collections, so a pad can be matched to a fly veil, bandages, a browband and more. Colours are released seasonally and the popular ones sell through, so if you're building a set it's worth ordering the pieces together.
Do you sell other LeMieux products?
Yes, the wider LeMieux collection is available at Emmers Equestrian, including matching accessories, so you can build a set in a single colourway.