B-choice Christ Iberica Plus Bareback Pad
The Christ Iberica plus is a B-choice because the girth straps were likely stuck together by moisture at one point. As a result, they look a bit fragile but function properly. The bareback pad has never been used.
- Natural Black
- Cob
- Made from genuine lambskin
- With removable pressure-distributing insert
- Provides more spinal freedom through insert
- Baroque Spanish style
- Exclusive without girth
Advantages of Christ Plus Bareback Pad:
+ Very soft lambskin for horse and rider
+ Offers spinal freedom
+ Removable pressure-distributing inserts, can be renewed or replaced with other types of inserts if desired
+ Anatomically shaped
+ Solid knee rolls for extra rider support
+ With handle
+ Baroque / Spanish / classic look
+ Removable lambskin seat
+ Long girth straps
+ Matching pad with optional inserts available
Disadvantages of Christ Iberica Bareback Pad:
- Lambskin is, especially when new, slippery and can cause the bareback pad to slide faster on round horses or reduce grip for the rider.
- The production of lambskin involves slaughtering a sheep, making the product not sheep-friendly.
- The bareback pad has rings for attaching stirrups.
- No V-girth system.
The Christ Iberica bareback pad is ideal for:
Regular use, 3-4 times per week Using with matching pad with inserts 4-5 times per week Horses and ponies with no to medium withers Riders who appreciate additional support Riders who prefer a very soft seat
The Christ Iberica bareback pad is less suitable for: Riders needing grip on the bareback pad Horses and ponies with (extremely) high withers (in which case choose the Christ Premium Plus XH model).
Delivery and Required Accessories:
The bareback pad is delivered without a girth. A dressage girth is needed for use. A matching lambskin girth from Christ is available. Other dressage girths without lambskin, which can stabilize the position, are also widely used. For intensive use, the matching pad with inserts can be ordered separately. Inserts for the bareback pad are included and already installed in the bareback pad.
Colors of Christ Lambskin:
Natural Black.
Stirrup Leathers on Christ Bareback Pad:
Like all bareback pads, riding with stirrups is not recommended as it creates pressure points on one or two vertebrae. However, it is possible to attach stirrup leathers with stirrups to a Christ bareback pad.
Material of Gel Bareback Pad:
Top: Lambskin. Interior: Inserts made of composite foam. Bottom: Lambskin. Girth straps: Synthetic leather reinforced with nylon.
Maintenance of Lambskin Bareback Pad:
The bareback pad is machine washable on a cold cycle with lambskin detergent. Lambskin should dry slowly and should not be dried in the sun. The seat and inserts are removable, allowing the bareback pad to be washed in parts and fit better in the washing machine.