FAQ Category Bareback pad
Which bareback pad is best for swimming?
For swimming with your horse, choose a bareback pad designed for use in water. Vahana’s FlyPad® Aqua is built for this: made of Airmesh fabric, it simply rinses off with water and dries quickly. It keeps the same features as…
Is there a bareback pad for ponies?
es, there are bareback pads suited to ponies. At Vahana, the FlyPad® Pony is designed for B ponies up to small horses, and for riders weighing 55 kg or less, to protect the back. For the smallest ones, the FlyPad®…
Which bareback pad protects the horse’s back?
To protect the horse’s back, choose a bareback pad with a channel. The channel is a central groove that frees the spine and withers, avoiding any direct pressure on the topline. Most bareback pads on the market do not have…
How do I choose a bareback pad?
To choose the right bareback pad, check four key points. First, back protection: a good pad should feature a spine channel, a central channel that relieves pressure on the horse’s spine and withers rather than pressing on them. Next, the…
What is the difference between a bareback pad and a saddle?
A saddle is a rigid structure, built on a tree, that spreads the rider’s weight over a wide area of the back and raises the rider above the horse. A bareback pad is a flexible piece of equipment, without a…
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…
How do I care for my suede FlyPad® and my FlyPad® Aqua?
Care depends on the material of your FlyPad®. The suede model and the Aqua model in Airmesh are not cleaned the same way. Suede FlyPad®: Before first use, apply a colourless waterproofing spray, then repeat regularly. For dust, brush the…
How do you take care of your FlyPad®?
To preserve the quality of your suede FlyPad® over time: Avoid trousers with rivets or abrasive materials, which could mark the suede. Before first use, waterproof the suede with a suitable spray, then repeat regularly. To clean it, use a…
Does the FlyPad replace a saddle?
No, the FlyPad® is not meant to replace a well-fitted saddle. It is a bareback pad used alongside or as an alternative to the saddle, for a more connected and freer ride. It is ideal in several situations: for riding…
Do you need any accessories to ride with the FlyPad?
The FlyPad® comes with the Wings. It comes without a girth. Choose the short Comfy girth (45, 55 and 65 cm) or a short dressage-style girth.