close contact saddle pad Vs GP saddle pad

[Lexi 123]

What the difference between a close Contacts saddle pad and a gp saddle pad . I was looking at le mieux saddle pads online I was just wondering whats the difference.

 

[domane]

The CC pads have a wider curve to accommodate the forward-cut flaps of a jumping saddle.

 

[Jessey]

As @domane said, and they also have D-ring attachments at the front rather than girth strap ones.

 

[DavidJo23]

It's just the shape of the saddlecloth, the front is shaped more like a close contact jumping saddle pad than a straighter cut one so looks smarter.....I think it is shaped at the bottom to allow for the mono flap girth straps which do up below the saddle like a dressage girth! Hope this helps