Acavallo Massage Gel Pad is rated
4.5 out of
5 by
24.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ChestersMom from
I like the black better
Awhile ago I purchased the clear pad and it's holding up just fine. I bought the black one and like it better.
Date published: 2022-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JLHen58 from
Sticky
I was looking for a half pad to stop my saddle moving. Using this pad with the sticky gel down on the saddle pad and the suede next to the saddle does the trick. This way the saddle can be moved into the right place. I like the open wither relief. Everything sticks to this pad so you don’t want to drop it in the dirt! Seems to be well made and fits my close contact 17.5” saddle.
Date published: 2021-06-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
patiriz0911 from
Left him more back sore
I bought this thinking that it would solve my back soreness + saddle slipping problems. Instead, it made him visibly more back sore after just one ride. Had to return
Date published: 2021-03-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lisa from
Perfect Gel Pad
Hands down best gel pad! Excellent and speedy service with SmartPak!
Date published: 2020-11-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lisaj from
Really nice gel pad!
I was using a mattes half pad and just felt like the contact was missing but at the same time I needed to make sure that he had the padding that he needed. This was a really good investment that allowed both of us to get what we needed. He's comfortable and I love that the saddle doesn't move/slip. Very pleased!
Date published: 2020-09-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stepht from
My horse loves it!
The pad fits my saddle and my horse perfectly. He really seems to like the way it feels.
Date published: 2020-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Peggy from
Really helped with my sensitive mare
I am just getting back into riding after a 20 year hiatus. I adopted a very sensitive TB Mare who took exception to my lack of current body control. This pad has really improved our relationship by soothing her back. I can't recommend this enough!
Date published: 2020-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
HorseGeek from
Happy Horse!
I've used this pad for a couple weeks now. I have tried it both ways -- between the dressage pad and saddle, and between the dressage pad and my horse's back. I find that the latter works best for my guy. He moves more easily and generally seems a lot more comfortable with the gel pad directly on his back. His hair does end up with a dimple pattern, but that washes/brushes out. I rinse the gel pad after every ride and let it air dry. My horse and I are both happy with this pad! I have an Arab-Warmblood cross. I marked the pad as running a little large, but that is probably because he is a little shorter in the back than a lot of horses. The pad can easily be trimmed if necessary.
Date published: 2020-05-12
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Quaila from
Helps my saddle stay in place
After reading reviews I bought this pad to go directly onto my horse, under the saddle pad. I was having trouble with the saddle slipping back 2 inches, and this seems to help. I like how it is very flexible, conforms to the back easily but do check the fit while tacking up! I like that it is grippy and washed off super fast. My horse can use his withers easier now with less bulk under the saddle but lots of flex in the pad. My one complaint is that it is Not breathable, it's solid gel. The massage nubs are large and dont seem to bother my sensitive OTTB, but I had to check with way I'd down because the large nubs are against the horse but the form of the gel mold seems upside down. There are good videos out on this pad.
Date published: 2020-05-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Donthaveone from
Very flexible
I bought this to stop my Austrailian saddle pad from slipping back out from under the saddle. I use this between the saddle and the pad. The saddle pad stays put. It also cushions the horses back.
Date published: 2020-03-29