The FRA Dardo bareback pad and/or saddle pad is a popular and widely used bareback pad.
- size horse-cob
- color black or brown
- anti-slip material
- with handle
- excluding girth
The bareback pad top is made of suedine (artificial suede) with wear-resistant synthetic nappa leather under the leg position. It is filled with high-density foam, extra thick around the withers. The entire pad is quilted with polypropylene. The underside features a perforated anti-slip neoprene layer, sympanova. This material is low maintenance, shock-absorbing, hygienic, and temperature-regulating. The bareback pad is anatomically shaped and equipped with a removable handle. It incorporates a "spread-over pull system," more simply described as a V-girth system, which distributes the girth pressure evenly over the entire pad and ensures a nice fit.
Advantages of FRA Dardo:
+ High-density foam filling
+ Thicker foam filling around the withers
+ Sympanova anti-slip underside ensures stable positioning on the horse's back
+ Sympanova is perforated neoprene, making the bareback pad breathable
+ Sympanova does not absorb sweat, keeping the bareback pad clean for longer
+ Artificial suede top provides anti-slip surface for the rider on the bareback pad
+ Anatomically shaped for better fit on the horse's back
+ V-girth system for pressure distribution
+ Removable handle
Disadvantages of Dardo bareback pad:
- Foam filling may not be thick enough for intensive use (for intensive use, choose a bareback pad with inserts that protect the spine, or place a pad with inserts under the Dardo)
- No spine clearance
FRA Dardo is ideal for:
- Horses and ponies with low to medium withers.
- Light use, approximately 2-3 times per week
Dardo is less suitable for:
- Horses and ponies with extremely high withers
- Horses and ponies with poorly developed back muscles (for a poorly developed back muscle, choose a bareback pad with inserts that protect the spine, or place a pad with inserts under the Dardo)
- Horses and ponies with prominent/well-feeling spine (for a horse/pony with a prominent spine, choose a bareback pad with inserts that protect the spine, or place a pad with inserts under the Dardo)
- Intensive use (for intensive use, choose a bareback pad with inserts that protect the spine, or place a pad with inserts under the Dardo)
Sizes FRA Dardo bareback pad:
The bareback pad is available in horse-cob size:
- Back length 50cm
- Side length 46cm
Color Dardo bareback pad:
The bareback pad is available in 2 colors:
Material bareback pad:
Top: artificial suede + synthetic nappa leather
Inside: high-density foam
Underside: anti-slip sympanova
Girth straps: nylon
Maintenance bareback pad:
Simply clean with a soft brush and/or damp cloth. For serious contamination, hand wash manually in a tub.