The Christ Basic Plus Sheepskin Bareback Pad made of genuine sheepskin
- available in anthracite-black, brown-brown, natural-black colors
- in sizes Shetty-Pony, Pony-Cob, and Horse-Cob (please note that there is a price difference between the various sizes)
- made of genuine sheepskin with wool height approx. 30mm
- removable pressure-distributing inserts
- providing more spine freedom due to inserts
- comes with inserts
- excludes girth.
Advantages of the Christ Plus Sheepskin Bareback Pad:
+ Sheepskin very soft for horse and rider
+ Provides spine freedom
+ Removable pressure-distributing inserts, can be renewed or replaced with other types of inserts if desired
+ Anatomically shaped
+ With back support for the rider
+ No sheepskin under the sweat flaps for precise leg aids
+ With handle
+ Removable sheepskin seat
+ Matching pad with inserts available
Disadvantages of the Christ Basic Bareback Pad:
- Sheepskin is slippery, especially when new, and can cause the bareback pad to slide faster or reduce the rider's grip on round horses
- Sheep are slaughtered for the production of sheepskin, making the product not sheep-friendly
- The bareback pad has rings to attach stirrups
- No thigh blocks for rider support
The Christ Basic bareback pad is ideal for:
- regular use, 3 to 4 times a week
- with matching pad with inserts, 4 to 5 times a week
- horses and ponies with no to medium withers
- riders who want a very soft seat
The Christ Basic bareback pad is less suitable for:
- riders who need grip on the bareback pad
- horses and ponies with (extremely) high withers (consider the Christ XH model)
Delivery and required accessories:
The bareback pad is delivered without a girth. For use, you need a dressage girth. A matching sheepskin girth from Christ is available. Other dressage girths without sheepskin that can stabilize the position are also commonly used. For intensive use, the matching pad with inserts can be ordered separately.
Christ sheepskin colors:
- natural-black
- anthracite-black
- brown-brown (please note that the brown sheepskin color is more towards gray in color, not a warm brown color)
Size information for Christ Basic Plus bareback pad:
Size: Back length: Side length: Surcharge:
Shetty/pony
Pony/cob 55cm 53cm yes
Horse/cob 59cm 58 cm yes
Size advice:
Horse-cob for horses
Pony-cob for cobs (D and E ponies) and C ponies
Shetty-pony for all smaller ponies (A and B ponies)
Stirrup leathers on Christ bareback pad:
Like all bareback pads, it is not recommended to ride with stirrups on the Christ bareback pad, as this can cause pressure points on one or two vertebrae. However, it is possible to attach stirrup leathers with stirrups to a Christ Fellsattel.
Material of gel bareback pad:
Top: sheepskin
Interior: composite foam inserts
Underside: sheepskin
Girth straps: synthetic leather reinforced with nylon
Maintenance of sheepskin bareback pad:
The bareback pad is machine washable on a cold cycle, using sheepskin detergent. Sheepskin should dry slowly, not in direct sunlight. The seat and inserts are detachable/removable, allowing the bareback pad to be washed in parts and fit better in the washing machine.
