Impact Gel
Plantation Pad 100% Wool
Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Manufacturer: Impact Gel
Model: Plantation Pad 100% Wool
Category: Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Purchase: Purchased from Blazing Trails (internet retailer) for about $200. This is the 1/2 inch 100% wool pad, not the wool felt.
Likes: 100% wool is great. It absorbs sweat. This pad fits very well on the Tucker Plantation saddle. I have the enduro-balanced double tie (crossfire) rigging, and it covers the leather straps so that they don't rub straight on the horse and potentially weaken from sweat.
Dislikes: The pad worked great for the first couple of months. Then, it seems like the gel got crushed down or stiff. My mare that never complains about anything would get really tight and nasty about 30-60 minutes into a ride. I had my holistic vet check the saddle fit, and she said that the saddle was spot on. Then I rode my mare in a plain wool saddle pad (1/2" thick), and she was great again. That tells me it was the pad.
Quality: The appearance is great, and it appears to be well constructed. I love the 100% wool, but I don't like the gel at all.
Summary: The Impact Gel pad had a negative impact on my horse.
Rating: 2
Author: FL Trail Rider
Date: 0000-00-00
Usefulness Rating: 5 out of 5.
2 reader(s) voted.
Other Reviews You May Find Interesting
Showman Wool Contour Barrel Pad with Padded Bars Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Reinsman Sway Back Saddle Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
4T Saddlery Barrel Saddle Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Toklat Coolback Bareback Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Cashel Black Canvas Saddle Bags Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Weaver Smart Cinch Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Abetta Action Stealth w/memory foam seat Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Diamond Wool 1" Wool Felt Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Classic Equine ESP Felt Top Round Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Weaver Back Cinch Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Cactus Saddlery Casa Zia Saddle Pad - Blanket Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Indian Western Saddle #2 Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Classic Equine Felt ESP Saddle Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Impact Gel 3/4 in. Black Contour Pad with Wear Leathers Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Professional's Choice SMX Charmayne James Air Ride Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Cowboy Justus USA Memory Foam Saddle Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Reinsman Wool Felt Saddle Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
CSI Saddle Pads Short Side Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Diamond Wool Western Wool Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
Cottage Craft Sheepsking Half-Pad Western Saddle Fittings/Pads
