{"product_id":"levoine-alpaca-fleece-half-pad-dressage-or-jump-older-style","title":"L'Evoine Alpaca Fleece Half Pad | Dressage or Jump - Older Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eL;Evoine has updated their alpaca fleece now and I still have a couple of the older style pads with the almost black alpaca fleece. These are still new and high quality, just older season models. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eergonomic saddle pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom L'Evoine impresses with similar medical properties to the well-known lambskin saddle pads or lambskin pads, but is considered an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eanimal-friendly alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand adds some useful advantages to lambskin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanti-static and anti-allergic: Unlike sheep's wool, alpaca wool does not contain lanolin = wool fat, to which horses can react allergically\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInflamed sebaceous glands have been proven to recede\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShock-absorbing + pressure-distributing function thanks to extremely dense, crimped wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRider sits close to the horse's movement and can provide fine weight aids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✔️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal-friendly resource: Alpacas are sheared once a year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpaca wool is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efiner than sheep's wool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is only a third of the weight because its wool fibers have microscopic cavities inside. They can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eabsorb up to 50% of their own weight in moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout feeling wet. Woven into the fleece as a base for the saddle pad or saddle pad, these\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efine and shock-absorbing fibers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elie directly on the horse's back and thus absorb sweat highly effectively. The alpaca saddle pads and saddle pads therefore act as true\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eair conditioning, especially in hot temperatures,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstead of additionally warming the animal. They effectively transport\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esweat to the outside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand are proven to keep the saddle layer dry even under high loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshock absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the fluffy alpaca fleece comes from the extremely fine, curly structure of the alpaca wool. Woven to a certain density, the alpaca fleece acts like a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elight air cushion,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich softens shocks and, above all\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, demonstrably distributes the pressure evenly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Alpaca fleece has a significantly lower height than lambskin and cannot be used to compensate for height in the saddle position, but rather as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea fine pressure pad with particularly skin-friendly properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. The alpaca fleece saddle pad must lie directly on the horse's back in order to develop its properties and cannot be seen under the dressage or jumping saddle pad. Therefore, L'Evoine only offers the dressage saddle pads in black and the jumping saddle pads only in gray as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the L'Evoine alpaca saddle pad particularly animal-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike lambskin saddle pads and lambskin saddle pads, alpacas are shorn. Their wool is woven into an elastic fleece and no skin (leather) has to be processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L'Evoine alpaca saddle pad and the alpaca fleece pad are therefore thinner and are ideal for horses with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esensitive saddle position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eproblems with sebaceous glands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. An optimally adjusted saddle still fits perfectly and does not become too tight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll saddle pads and saddle pads are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eparticularly ergonomically shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand have an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eextra high cut withers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Since they do not have to be chambered again, they lie optimally on the horse's back and do not slip even without stripping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpper material: 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLower material: 100% alpaca fleece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _msttexthash=\"176920536\" _msthash=\"2239185\"\u003eThe animal-friendly alternative to the classic lambskin – alpaca wool is obtained by the annual shearing of the animals. In contrast to a lambskin product, the animals can continue to enjoy their lives afterwards on the pasture. The saddle pad, which is lined with alpaca fleece, is used under the saddle pad and lies directly on horseback. The Alpaca fibres are soft but not too slippery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _msttexthash=\"1530789\" _msthash=\"2239302\"\u003emachine washable in wool cycle at 30 degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _msttexthash=\"1530789\" _msthash=\"2239302\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst of all, it is important to emphasize that alpaca fleece is naturally antibacterial and does not need to be washed as frequently as saddle pads made from synthetic materials. The alpaca fleece saddle pad or pad should be folded and placed in the machine with the fleece on the inside so that the cotton side is on the outside when the drum rotates. Before washing for the first time, the saddle pad should be soaked in cold water for 48 hours to prevent the pure cotton from shrinking. The saddle pad can then be washed at 30 degrees on a wool cycle with appropriate mild detergent. The alpaca fleece is usually almost dry again when it comes out of the machine and can be fluffed up a bit with your fingers. Under no circumstances should it be combed with a brush with a hook, as the rods can get caught in the woven structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _msttexthash=\"1868516\" _msthash=\"2239419\"\u003e- One size fits all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _msttexthash=\"247611\" _msthash=\"2239653\"\u003e- One Size - see measurements - \u003cbr\u003eDressage spine 56cm - Jump Spine 61cm (jump is more forward cut at the front)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horse Fashion Australia","offers":[{"title":"DRESSAGE \/ BLACK","offer_id":43836590227651,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"DRESSAGE \/ GREY","offer_id":43836590260419,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"JUMP \/ BLACK","offer_id":43836590293187,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"JUMP \/ GREY","offer_id":43836590325955,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9544\/6902\/files\/L_Evoine_halfpad_alpacafleece_dressage_black_1_7a518c92-16e2-4821-8d22-337185446e62.webp?v=1719200384","url":"https:\/\/horsefashion.au\/products\/levoine-alpaca-fleece-half-pad-dressage-or-jump-older-style","provider":"Horse Fashion Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}