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FlyPad® Vahana – The ergonomic bareback pad
Price range: $538.80 through $598.80
The FlyPad® protects your horse’s back (withers free, spine clear, pressure evenly distributed) while giving you a stable seat and the closest possible contact. More comfortable than bareback, more natural than a saddle. Already trusted by over 2,000 riders worldwide.
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Why choose the FlyPad® ?
It distributes pressure across your horse's sensitive back
It frees the spine and withers
It adapts to all conformations
The FlyPad® protects your horse's sensitive back
Thanks to its padded lateral wings, the FlyPad® creates a spinal channel that fully frees the spine and withers, with no rigid pressure. A design that encourages your horse's natural freedom of movement — even during longer sessions. The Wings are adjustable to fit all conformations.
Connection and comfort
The ergonomic design of the FlyPad® encourages a natural alignment of the rider's body and the closest possible contact with the horse. The suede seat offers optimal grip for greater stability, while the cut creates a secure, confident feel.
Handcrafted in France and Italy.
Each FlyPad® is made with real high-end craftsmanship. 9 exclusive colorways, premium finishes: Italian suede, BioThane® and high-performance technical materials. A bareback pad that's beautiful, built to last, and technically uncompromising.
Benefits for the horse
Back protection
The wings of the FlyPad® protect the column and the withers by creating an adjustable back gutter. An anatomical support without arch or rigid pressure.
Cut and materials
Anatomical shape and flexible materials that adapt to all morphologies.
Comfort Surface
The horse's-side surface is soft and thermo regulating, designed to distribute pressure and limit heat build-up. Its smooth texture protects the coat and does not stick to sweat. The horse remains free in its movement and its back is protected.
Benefits for the rider
Stability & Security
Suede seat offering stability and security to the rider's position. Non-slip underside keeping the FlyPad® in place, with no tree and no constraint.
Comfort & Support
Padded seat designed with precision to provide support exactly and only where is needed, allowing your legs to offer the closest possible connection to your horse.
Natural Connection
An aligned position and close contact with the horse for a refined, secure and natural feel.
- Upper surface in Italian suede leather
- Smooth and thermo-regulating bottom surface - gentle on the horse, stable on the rider.
- Side wings: they fully free the horse’s spine and follow the natural shape of the back without exerting any pressure.
- Girth straps in BioThane®
- 5 rings to fix accessories (airbag, bag...)
- Leather side guards
- Patches to protect the horse's hair from friction
- Leather handle
- Handcrafted and assembled in France and Italy.
49 reviews for FlyPad® Vahana – The ergonomic bareback pad
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Julie Josserand (verified owner) –
Beautiful, comfortable and truly excellent for protecting horses’ backs 😍
Jérémy Denée (verified owner) –
Julien B. (verified owner) –
Superb product. Quality materials as promised. Gifted to my friend for Christmas. She is very happy with it, great stability for both her and her mare.
Héloïse Raymond (verified owner) –
Amazing quality and service
celia clavaud (verified owner) –
Very comfortable and high quality! I felt at ease straight away. The great thing is it naturally keeps you upright. I’ve never had such a good position bareback (straight back, straight and relaxed legs). It fits my horse perfectly. The spine and withers are nicely clear.
Florbela LANCEREAU (verified owner) –
Satisfaite
Florbela LANCEREAU (verified owner) –
What a comfort!
Gindre S. (verified owner) –
The bordeaux color is stunning, almost a raspberry shade. Top quality, super comfortable! Model approved even on a 13hh pony.
iva b. (verified owner) –
It’s great, like a cloud ❤️
Nath –
The best bareback pad for me and especially for my horse! Protects his back and incredible for feel.
Emilie –
My take on the FlyPad bareback pad: the best out there! I’ve tried the Brockamp and the Barefoot and I can say the FlyPad suits both my horse and me the best.
Jane L. –
The best bareback pad I tried. I compared it with the barefoot and flypad is at the same time super comfortable and very nice looking 🙂
Any Bel –
GREAT!
It protects my horse back and I feel super comfy.
Amy Winger –
A friend told us how great is was so we all bought the flypad in my stable!! In different colours 😉
It fits all kinds of horses. Great for the rider too!
Sylvia Boussignac (verified owner) –
I’ve been using these products at my equestrian center for four years and couldn’t be happier. The quality is consistently excellent, and the team is always responsive and reliable.
dadmin (store manager) –
Merci Sylvia 🤠 nous sommes ravis de vous savoir satisfaite !
Inès (verified owner) –
Super comfortable, beautiful pad, excellent finish.
Delphine B. (verified owner) –
I’m so happy about my FlyPad! It is amazing!
Elisa D. (verified owner) –
Hélène H. (verified owner) –
Product matches the description, first use more than convincing! Durability will need to be assessed over time but I’m confident it will hold up with proper care. No slipping at all during our trail ride, whether on steep climbs or descents (Alsatian Vosges). Which was a real surprise! My mare was comfortable, and so was I despite my generous figure (size 46 pants). The package was sent with care and on time. Highly recommend 😊
Kasia Petryszak (verified owner) –
Really the perfect pad for human and horse. It has it all, beautiful colours, great construction fot the horse, is antislip, sits like a sofa, has a handle, resonable price. So happy with it!
A little strage that it doesn’t come already impregnated. Not sure what are all all those rings supposed be for.
Also the website did not state if suede is real or imitation. It is real suede. It would be great if it was vegan.
Fiona (verified owner) –
Very comfortable! Finally allows me to ride my horse bareback without any fear 🙂
Manon H. (verified owner) –
A pad that truly adapts to every horse! Very comfortable.
Gwenola DUPLENNE BENIS (verified owner) –
It’s stunning!
Esther B. (verified owner) –
Florence Schneider (verified owner) –
produit reçu rapidement. Coloris magnifique
Sophie C. (verified owner) –
Absolute comfort for both my mare and myself. With a mare that has very prominent withers and a prominent spine, we are both protected from injury. We can FINALLY enjoy bareback movement again and work on our seat. Not to mention how lightweight the pad is, and the ability to attach my hit-air vest! Safe to say I’m completely won over and will be spreading the word to everyone around me 🥰
Séverine Duprat (store manager) –
Merci Sophie pour votre avis !
Les sanglons sont en BioThane : c’est un matériau résistant à tout 🙂 UV, eau, etc. Il est donc supérieur au cuir, raison pour laquelle nous l’avons choisi.
Bonne continuation avec votre cheval !
Violaine Braun (verified owner) –
Oceane M. (verified owner) –
Céline B. (verified owner) –
Combines comfort for the horse and comfort for the rider. Nothing to fault, very happy with my purchase!!
Charlotte Thenault (verified owner) –
Very happy with this purchase. After countless saddle fittings, I finally went for the FlyPad and I couldn’t be happier. I feel secure and stable, and it’s so much more comfortable for my mare. The thickness of the pad doesn’t stop me from feeling her movements at all. Now we’re ready for plenty of trail rides and schooling sessions!
Lisa Marchal (verified owner) –
Comfortable and very adaptable to the horse. My mare, usually quite reactive to the saddle, is completely relaxed with this pad.
Caroline G. (verified owner) –
Very comfortable, great feel.
Marine Menard (verified owner) –
I discovered the FlyPad through social media and honestly, it feels like an armchair! No regrets at all. After a bad fall 5 years ago that really shook my confidence, I found myself cantering in the FlyPad! You feel so secure, the horse is comfortable too. Pure happiness!
Melanie B. (verified owner) –
Beautiful color and so comfortable
Sylvia Boussignac (verified owner) –
Perfect for leisure riding and teaching alike. It has won over young riders and horse and pony owners equally. ♥️♥️♥️
dadmin (store manager) –
Merci Sylvia pour votre fidélité ! Nous sommes heureux de vous accompagner ❤️
Julie (verified owner) –
As a bareback riding enthusiast, I wanted to protect my aging horse’s back. In the end it’s just as comfortable for him as it is for me. Really happy with it!
Melissa D. (verified owner) –
Perfect!fect!
Vanessa F. (verified owner) –
I’m thrilled with my bareback pad, the color is spot on, it’s incredibly comfortable for both me and my horse. I can easily ride all gaits with it. I’m really delighted!
Justine DUBOIS (verified owner) –
Super comfortable!
EIRL G. (verified owner) –
Beautiful quality pad with excellent finish. Thoughtfully designed for the horse’s back comfort. A true must-have!
Jean Pierre JULOU (verified owner) –
Yaelle (verified owner) –
Great product, you feel really secure while staying close to your horse (holds well even when they spook!) shoulders and spine are nicely clear. Highly recommend!
Gwenaëlle VOISELLE (verified owner) –
jade vichniakoff (verified owner) –
Product perfectly met my expectations, responsive team, everything is perfect, thank you!
Sophie B. (verified owner) –
Very happy with my FlyPad in blush, the color is stunning, even more beautiful than in the website photos where it looks more salmon, whereas once waterproofed it becomes a gorgeous dusty rose.
I’m impressed by the quality of the materials and the clean finish. The price is completely justified. Having tried the previous version, this one is superior in every way.
Sarah V. (verified owner) –
I’m a beginner and I bought the FlyPad for more connection with my horse, to work on my balance and for more comfort for both of us. Very happy with my purchase as it meets my expectations.
Séverine Duprat (store manager) –
Merci Sarah pour votre commentaire.
Nous publierons une vidéo sur l’ajustement du FlyPad.
A 90%, les Wings doivent être positionnées le long des bandes auto agrippantes.
Si votre cheval a un garrot saillant, il faut légèrement rapprocher les Wings à l’avant pour faire remonter l’avant du FlyPad.
Si le cheval est rond, avec un garrot noyé, ul faut écarte légèrement l’avant des Wings.
Nous publierons également une vidéo sur le noeud de la longe pour former des rênes.
Gwenola (verified owner) –
Amazing! Feels like riding in an armchair — even on my horse with a very prominent spine. The fabric grips really well so you don’t slide around.
Julie (verified owner) –
Like sitting in an armchair – for both horse and rider. Excellent stability.
VERONIQUE COSSIC (verified owner) –
Hello! I had the pleasure of trying my bareback pad for the first time this week. What a joy! I don’t slip at all and I was able to canter with my mare Diva feeling completely safe (I’m 64 😊). I really appreciate that her spine is free thanks to the channel; that’s what made me choose the Vahana pad
Séverine Duprat (store manager) –
Bonjour Véronique,
Pour que le garrot soit dégagé, resserrez légèrement (allez-y mm par mm) les Wings à l’avant, côté garrot. Le FlyPad se relèvera ainsi et libèrera le garrot.
Nous restons à votre disposition.