Rambo Pad Reversible? Opinions please!

[Holly B]

I was thinking of getting one of these for my pony... I have a dressage saddle that I hack in, and it's one of the only pads that I can find that would fit a dressage saddle but would be available in green (she's all colour co-ordinated... grooming kit, headcollar, bit guards etc... all green!) However, I was thinking that though they look comfy, they might be a bit thick and cause the saddle to rock or make you get the 'perched on top' feeling? Also, I'm a bit worried that the saddle or pad would slip since there's no velcro or anthing to attach them to each other. So, if anyone has used one of these, or currently uses one, could you tell me what you think please? Thanks in advance! :)

[Holly B]

Mods, would it be possible for this to be moved to the cafe area? I don't think anyone really visit this part of the site enough for me to get replies! Thanks! And if it can't... never mind, thanks anyway! :)

[KTSmini]

Well I can't speak for Rambo reversible pads, but I have had a few PolyPads (they came with my pony) which I guess are similar (i.e. no velcro, quite padded). For hacking I've never had a problem , but schooling for some reason I've often found that the pad has escaped out the back.

Might have been me not doing the girth up tight enough of course.

I think they are OK, but I prefer my High Wither Griffin NuMed numnah (with it's loop and velcro!).

Hope that helps.

[Holly B]

Thanks! :)

[The Original Crazywoman]

Hi there - I use Polypads under my treeless saddle. They are very similar to Rambo pads. I have never had a problem with them slipping, and when I remove the saddle my horse's back is never very sweaty, whereas my friend's cob has a really wet back in the summer. I love them, and wouldn't go back to a conventional numnah now. :)

[dafish]

I really like my Rambo reversible for hacking out. They are very comfortable and after you use/wash them a few times, not so bulky. At my barn, almost everyone has them and uses them for everything from daily use to eventing. While polypads come in better colors (sigh), they are not as functional and have a habit of slipping on the cross country course.

[Holly B]

Wow, I posted this a long time ago :D ! I bought one a few months ago and really like it, I love the way it has no straps and it seems to last a while without looking desperately in need of a wash! So anyone wondering if they should get one... I say, do! Though I'm not totally sure I would trust it if I did hunting or XC or something like that as it does occasionally slip back a little whilst hacking. I suppose whether or not it slips might also have something to do with the shape/material of the saddle or the shape of the horse or something though so what works for one person might not for another. But anyways... seems like a fab pad to me! :)