What is a bareback pad?

A bareback pad is a flexible piece of equipment placed on the horse’s back to ride without a saddle. It gives the rider a more comfortable and more stable seat than riding fully bareback, while protecting the horse’s back and withers when it is well designed.
The most advanced models, such as Vahana’s FlyPad®, feature a channel that frees the spine and adjustable Wings that adapt to the horse’s build. It is an alternative to the saddle for a ride that is closer to the horse, freer and more connected.