The FRA Dardo BASIC Bareback Pad
The FRA Dardo BASIC is the little brother of the FRA Dardo. The basic version is slightly thinner and does not have a pressure-distributing V-girth system.
- Size horse-cob
- Color black, brown, or bordeaux
- Non-slip underside
- with handle
- without girth
The upper side of the bareback pad is made of suede-like material (artificial suede) with hard-wearing synthetic leather under the leg position. It is filled with high-density foam, especially thick around the withers. The whole pad is quilted with polypropylene. The underside has a perforated non-slip neoprene layer, Sympanova. This material is easy to maintain, shock-absorbing, hygienic, and temperature-regulating. The bareback pad is anatomically shaped and has a detachable handle.
Advantages of the FRA Dardo Basic:
- High-density foam filling
- thicker foam filling around the withers
- Sympanova non-slip underside ensures a stable fit on the horse's back
- Sympanova is perforated neoprene and therefore breathable for the bareback pad
- Sympanova does not absorb sweat, keeping the bareback pad clean for a long time
- Suede-like upper side provides good grip for the rider on the bareback pad
- Anatomically shaped for a better fit on the horse's back
- Detachable handle
Disadvantages of the Dardo BASIC bareback pad:
- Foam filling is not 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
- no pressure-distributing V-girth system
FRA Dardo is ideal for:
Horses and ponies with no to medium-high withers. Light use, about 1-2 times a week. The Dardo is less suitable for: Horses and ponies with extremely high withers. Horses and ponies with poorly developed back muscles (for poorly developed back muscles, choose a bareback pad with inserts that protect the spine or place a pad with inserts under the Dardo basic) Horses and ponies with a prominent/well-feelable 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 of FRA Dardo BASIC bareback pad:
The bareback pad is available in horse-cob size:
Back length 50cm Side length 46cm
Color of Dardo bareback pad:
The bareback pad is available in 3 colors:
Material of the bareback pad:
- Upper: Synthetic suede + synthetic nappa leather
- Inside: High-density foam
- Underside: Non-slip Sympanova
- Girth straps: Nylon
Maintenance of the bareback pad:
Easily cleaned with a soft brush and/or damp cloth. For heavy soiling, hand wash in a tub.