HAF Equitation has its origin in Endurance riding and has never stopped supporting this sport. In this sport the quick evaporation of heat from the horse's back is critical along with a pad that offers great support from the pressure of the rider's weight over great distances. HAF Equitation has been refining their saddle pads in particular for the endurance sport for the last 10 years.

The HAF Pocket Western Trekking Pad is a very well made and cleverly designed treeless saddle pad that fits perfectly under many styles of saddles.  It adds stability to any saddle and is widely used for many treeless models and riding modalities. The HAF Pocket Western Trekking Pad has a soft Sympanova lining which does not absorb the horse's sweat and is very skin friendly. The nodules of the Sympanova material gently massage the horse and create some airflow and cooling. Riders love this saddle pad for it's practicality. You can just wipe down or hose off the pad after the ride or throw into the washing machine.

Carry your lunch, first aid kit, etc in the generous pocket located at the rear of the pad on the left side.  The skirt of your western saddle fits conveniently behind the pocket so you can easily remove items.

The Dry Sec top layer with its net type structure allows quick evaporation and cooling for the horse. This material is very strong and wear resistant and very easy to clean. 

The Microfiber top layer is soft at the touch, pliable but very wear resistant and easy to wash. Colors never fade.

Air System Technology

Air System Technology: Horse sweating is 5 times higher than human one. However, sweating is a very significant process for the balance of the horse inner body temperature. For this reason, it is important to use materials which do not interfere with it. This is exactly what Air System Technology is about!

A special combination of materials worked out by Haf Equitation, Air System guarantees a through perspiration and a real comfort for your horse.

The rubbery membrane of Sympanova is the core of the Air System technology.  The semi-sphere structure allows the vascularity of the epidermis.  Each sphere is 3cm distance from the other and thus enables a normal sweating.



The Sympanova membrane can be combined with the soft polyester fabric "AERO", which is particularly suitable for sensitive skins.  Thanks to its completely perforated shape, it works in perfect synergy with the Sympanova membrane.  in this way it absorbs excess moisture and keeps the horse's skin cool and dry.


EASYCARE:  Machine wash gentle cycle using Kookaburra or Nixwax Rug Wash.  Line dry.