Receive Special Offers

Select your disciplines:

By signing up, you are opting in to receive communication in the form of email messages as well as text messages that may be in the form of SMS messaging. Message and data rates may apply Text STOP at any time to opt out and stop receiving text messages. Unsubscribe from our email lists within the body of the email. Your information is kept private and never shared.

not now

The Close Contact Show Pad

The Close Contact Show Pad
from $378.95

 

5 Star Pads

The Close Contact Show Pad
is a contoured 100% Virgin Wool Felt pad designed for all purpose, close contact, hunter and jumper style saddles yet will fit some dressage saddles. Ourraised wither profile accommodates even the sharpest of withers and our customizable spine leather marries the contoured 100% VirginWool Felt for impeccable saddle fit. Velcro strap adjusts easily. This saddle pad offers maximum protection for both horse andrider’s backs during training and showing. The Close Contact Show Pad pairs well with off the rack, semi-custom,and custom saddles and gives ideal shock absorption positively influencing rider feel and saddle fit. This added shock absorption improves the horse’s comfort, general way of going as well, and the rider’s equitation. Our 100% pure virgin wool felt wicks away moisture, cleans up easily, andprovides non-slip properties for maximum stability. Our pads aredurable with many still in use after 15+ years! Hand-made in the USA! Do not machine wash.

Pad Specifications:

• 41" wide x 20" length at spine (23" Long at the longest point) (16 1/2" Long on the drop down)
• Colors: Natural
• Thickness: 1/4" White f10 wool

Customize

Your Choices

Customer Reviews

Your Progress:

Thickness

1/4"

Back

Next

Color

Natural

Back

Next

That's It!

Your custom product is ready to order. Click the 'add to cart' button.

 

Back

Add to Cart

The pad that set the standard!

5 Star Experiences

Larry A Garner

Oak Point, TX

I bought my first 5 Star pad over 15 years ago. I have had several over the years. When I started looking to replace it and become a dealer I inquired to everyone I could about what was the finest saddle pad made. I always heard about this little outfit in Arkansas called 5 Star.

Vonnie Peters

La Bumba Quarter Horses Rocky Mtn. Hse.

I train cutting and reining horses. Both disciplines require a lot out of my horses, and I have never had a sore backed horse yet. I brought a few up for some clients of mine that are into western pleasure and roping, and they are as pleased as I am. In fact, I need to put in another order!

Bre Curtis

I do not have a 5 star pad. I've looked at them every year at congress but never have been able to get one. My mare is picky, so I want to get what's best for her & to make her feel comfortable while running. I have heard so many great things about the 5 star pad & would love to have one!

Taylor McGivern

It's very reassuring to know I paid for an excellent product that will last many many years. I will never use any other brand! If only I could get another to use at the same time on my other horse!

Cathy Coleman

United States

In 2009, Shoii shattered the knee joint of his right hind leg, rendering unable to flex the joint once it healed. Although his body was a little beat-up, his heart certainly was not and I could tell that it was still very important to him to "take me out for a ride."

We're Here to Help