EquiPedic® Saddle Pads

Both EquiPedic® Saddles and Cinches and Girths offer the ultimate in rider comfort

Want a saddle pad with Tempur-Pedic technology that cools your horse and lifts performance?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated May 2026

EquiPedic Endurance Cut orthopedic saddle pad with Navajo pattern and ConforPedic inserts

EquiPedic® Saddle Pads and Cinches and Girths for Horses
The EquiPedic® Saddle Pads lower the body surface temperature of your horse, increases energy levels, and speeds muscle recovery. Both EquiPedic® Saddles and Cinches and Girths offer the ultimate in rider comfort.

EquiPedic® Saddle Pads
EquiPedic Saddle Pads are an orthopedic, anti-slip, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, machine washable saddle pad! Combining phase change material, Holofiber, and the most advanced pressure relieving material from Tempur-Pedic®, with natural wool and non coated breathable 1000 denier Cordura eliminates saddle fit problems, increases oxygen, energy, muscle recovery and keeps your horse cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold!

Does Your Current Saddle Pad Leave Your Horse Less Than Impressed?

Can it increase the oxygenated blood flow levels across the horse's back? Can it help build strength and accelerate muscle recovery? Will it provide your horse with more energy without supplements? Can a saddle pad lower the body surface temperature of a horse? Can it eliminate saddle fit problems and pressure points? The answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES, if it is an EquiPedic® Saddle Pad!
There is no other saddle pad like it!

How Is EquiPedic® Saddle Pads Better Then The Competition?

EquiPedic, Inc. has utilized the latest in space age technology and proven existing technology to bring you the ultimate in equine comfort! A saddle pad that actually lowers the body surface temperature of your horse, increases the transcutaneous oxygen levels of your horse's back, increases energy levels, and speeds muscle recovery. All while protecting it's back!

All of this in an orthopedic, anti-slip, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, machine washable saddle pad! Combining phase change material, Celliant (formerly known as Holofiber), and the most advanced impact reduction material, Confor® material, with natural wool and non coated breathable 1000 denier Cordura eliminates saddle fit problems, increases oxygen, energy, muscle recovery and keeps your horse cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold!

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EquiCharge™ Oxygen Energy Recovery System (A Smart Textile Engineered To Optimize Performance)
The EquiCharge™ Oxygen Energy Recovery System for horses takes advantage of recent development of smart textiles that are engineered for performance. The statistically significant increase of blood flow and oxygen levels can eliminate localized tissue anemia due to the obstruction of inflow of arterial blood (white spots on the withers). EquiCHARGE™ turns your saddle pad into an oxygen, energy, recovery system.

EquiKOOL™ (Temperature Management System)

EquiKool™uses Comfortemp to lower the surface body temperature of your horse when under performance! Unlike membrane wicking fabrics that just transfer limited amounts of moisture, EquiKOOL™ turns your saddle pad into an active cooling system. EquiKOOL™ is laboratory-tested and field-proven to keep your horse 4 to 5 degrees cooler for extended periods of time.

EquiPedic® Air-Lastic™ Cinches and Girths
Whether you are working cow or spending the day on the trail, the Air-Lastic™ Cinches and Girths by EquiPedic® are the perfect fit for any horse. Like all athletes, horse’s chests expand and contract as they breathe. The Center Stretch Elastic of the Air-Lastic™ cinches and girths, allow them to expand as the horse breathes and then come back to shape immediately. The Air-Lastic™ foam, with its 4 way stretch, will conform and mold to the horse’s shape as they move. It will keep them comfortable and dry as the Air-Lastic™ foam is also 100% breathable and wicks moisture away from the horse. The shape of the Air-Lastic™ cinches and girths is curved to fit the anatomy of the horse so there is no interference at the elbow when your horse moves their legs. The design of the Air-Lastic™ cinches and girths by EquiPedic®, allows you to ride with confidence without cinching down as tight, for a happier, more comfortable horse.

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Make Sure Your Horse Rides In EquiPedic® Products Today!

Increasing the comfort level of your horses will encourage them to be more willing to perform and increase their stamina and recovery time! Put yourself ahead of your competition and help your horse to avoid unnecessary injury or lay-ups with 'sore backs'. Your EquiPedic ® Saddle pad comes in styles for Endurance, English and Western Riding. Breathability, performance, easy care...the Air-Lastic™ cinches and girths by EquiPedic®, offer the Ultimate In Equine Comfort™ and are real athletic gear for the athlete in every horse. So be sure to call us today and tell us about your horses!

Both Equi Pedic® Saddles and Cinches and Girths offer the ultimate in rider comfort

What makes an EquiPedic® pad different from felt, gel, or air?
EquiPedic® takes a "systems integration" approach rather than relying on a single material, engineering the pad to manage pressure points, impact, heat retention, and moisture all at once. At its core are removable, one-inch ConforPedic™ Impact Reduction Material™ inserts that contour and flex with the horse's movement to disperse shock and protect the muscles of the back. This is why barrel racers, endurance riders, and arena competitors reach for it: the pad works with the saddle's bars instead of simply padding under them.

EquiPedic Endurance saddle pad underside showing breathable 1000 denier Cordura and wool felt liner

How the EquiKool Temperature Management System cools the back

The EquiKool Temperature Management System (Etms) uses a phase-change material engineered to lower the horse's body-surface temperature by as much as 4 to 7 degrees for extended periods, keeping the back cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold. Heat buildup under the saddle is one of the leading causes of back fatigue and soreness during hard efforts like a barrel run. By actively pulling heat out of the contact zone, the Etms helps the horse hold energy and stay comfortable through repeated runs.

The EquiCharge oxygen recovery system explained

EquiPedic pairs cooling with the EquiCharge Oxygen Energy Recovery System (Oers), built around Holofiber (Celliant) responsive textile fiber. The fiber is designed to increase transcutaneous oxygen levels to the muscles and skin of the horse's back, which the company links to higher energy levels and faster muscle recovery after exertion. Together the Etms and Oers are the two technologies that set the EquiPedic® line apart from a conventional shock pad.

Materials and construction built for ventilation and durability

Every EquiPedic® pad is built with a breathable wool-felt liner and an uncoated 1000 denier Cordura® top that promotes airflow and stands up to hard use, finished with durable EquiGrip® wear leathers for longevity. The removable ConforPedic™ inserts attach with Velcro® side panels, so riders can pull the inserts and machine-wash the pad. The pads are also described as orthopedic, anti-slip, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal, with optional fitting shims to dial in saddle fit and eliminate pressure points.

Cinches, girths, and the styles available
Beyond saddle pads, EquiPedic® makes Air-Lastic™ cinches and girths designed for the same standard of equine comfort, available in Western, dressage, and other configurations. Saddle pads are offered for Western, Endurance/Round, English, and Dressage saddles in a range of colors and Navajo patterns, with a popular Western square size of roughly 30" x 32". Replacement ConforPedic™ memory-foam inserts are available for all EquiPedic® pads, so a worn pad can be refreshed rather than replaced.

How to buy and the satisfaction guarantee

EquiPedic Inc. is based at 264 Mountain Meadows Rd, Tularosa, NM 88352, and can be reached at or; founder and CEO Richard Sacks can be contacted. Saddle pads are backed by a return window of up to 90 days from purchase (prorated after 30 days), and cinches and girths carry a 15-day money-back guarantee. Pads are also stocked through a network of independent tack retailers for riders who prefer to buy locally.

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The Solution Section (FAQ)

What is EquiPedic — and what does the saddle pad actually do?

Per EquiPedic, Inc.: EquiPedic® Saddle Pads are designed to:

Lower the body surface temperature of your horse
Increase energy levels
Speed muscle recovery

Per the company: it's an orthopedic, anti-slip, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, machine-washable saddle pad. The construction combines phase change material, Holofiber/Celliant, the most advanced pressure-relieving material from Tempur-Pedic® / Confor® material, with natural wool and non-coated breathable 1000-denier Cordura.

How is EquiPedic different from a normal saddle pad?

Per EquiPedic, the technology is engineered to address questions other pads can't:

Can it increase the oxygenated blood flow levels across the horse's back?
Can it help build strength and accelerate muscle recovery?
Will it provide your horse with more energy without supplements?
Can it lower the body surface temperature of a horse?
Can it eliminate saddle fit problems and pressure points?

Per the company: "The answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES, if it is an EquiPedic® Saddle Pad."

What's EquiCharge™ — and what does the Oxygen Energy Recovery System do?

Per EquiPedic: EquiCharge™ Oxygen Energy Recovery System is a smart textile engineered to optimize performance.

Per the company: takes advantage of recent development of smart textiles engineered for performance. Per EquiPedic: "The statistically significant increase of blood flow and oxygen levels can eliminate localized tissue anemia due to the obstruction of inflow of arterial blood (white spots on the withers)."

EquiCharge™ turns the saddle pad into an oxygen, energy, recovery system.

What's EquiKool™ — and how does it cool the horse?

Per EquiPedic: EquiKool™ is the Temperature Management System.

Per the company: uses Comfortemp to lower the surface body temperature when under performance. Unlike membrane wicking fabrics that just transfer limited amounts of moisture, EquiKool™ turns the saddle pad into an active cooling system.

Per EquiPedic: "EquiKOOL™ is laboratory-tested and field-proven to keep your horse 4 to 5 degrees cooler for extended periods of time."

What styles of EquiPedic Saddle Pads are available?

Per EquiPedic: pads come in styles for:

Endurance riding
English riding
Western riding

What's the EquiPedic Air-Lastic™ Cinch and Girth — and how does it work?

Per EquiPedic: the Air-Lastic™ Cinches and Girths are designed for working cow or trail use. Specs:

Center Stretch Elastic — expands as the horse breathes, returns to shape immediately
Air-Lastic™ foam — 4-way stretch that conforms and molds to the horse's shape as they move
100% breathable — wicks moisture away
Curved shape to fit horse anatomy — no interference at the elbow when horse moves their legs
Allows riding with confidence without cinching down as tight — for a happier, more comfortable horse

What's the underlying technology — phase change material, Celliant, Confor®?

Per EquiPedic: the pad combines:

Phase change material
Celliant (formerly known as Holofiber)
Confor® material — the most advanced impact-reduction material
Natural wool
Non-coated breathable 1000-denier Cordura

Per the company: this combination eliminates saddle-fit problems, increases oxygen and energy levels, speeds muscle recovery, and keeps the horse cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold.

How do I order EquiPedic products?

Per EquiPedic, Inc.:

Address: 2570 Apodaca Road, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005
Phone: 1-888-297-8309
Email: [email protected]

Pricing varies by pad style (Endurance / English / Western), size, and Air-Lastic accessory selection; pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors and material-market conditions — confirm current pricing with EquiPedic directly when ordering.

What is an EquiPedic® saddle pad?

It is an orthopedic, therapeutic saddle pad engineered with a systems-integration approach to address pressure points, impact, heat retention, and moisture in a single pad. Rather than relying on one material like felt, gel, or air, it combines removable ConforPedic™ impact foam inserts with two proprietary systems for temperature and oxygen management. It is designed to protect the horse's back and improve performance and recovery.

How does the EquiKool Temperature Management System work?

The EquiKool Temperature Management System (ETMS) uses a phase-change material that absorbs and releases heat at the saddle contact zone. EquiPedic states it can lower the horse's body-surface temperature by as much as 4 to 7 degrees for extended periods. The result is a back that stays cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold, reducing heat-related back fatigue.

What is the EquiCharge oxygen recovery system?

The EquiCharge Oxygen Energy Recovery System (OERS) is built around Holofiber, a responsive textile fiber now known as Celliant. The fiber is designed to increase transcutaneous oxygen levels to the muscles and skin of the horse's back. EquiPedic links this increased oxygenation to higher energy levels and faster muscle recovery after exertion.

What is the ConforPedic™ Impact Reduction Material™?

ConforPedic™ inserts are one-inch-thick foam pads, often described as military-grade Tempur-Pedic-type foam, that sit inside the pad. They contour and flex with the horse's movement to fully absorb shock and disperse impact away from the back muscles. The inserts are removable, so the pad can be cleaned and the foam replaced when worn.

What materials is the EquiPedic® pad made from?

Each pad combines a breathable wool-felt liner, an uncoated 1000 denier Cordura® top layer for ventilation and durability, and removable ConforPedic™ impact-reduction foam inserts. Many descriptions also reference phase-change material and Celliant (Holofiber) fiber as part of the temperature and oxygen systems. Durable EquiGrip® wear leathers are added for longevity.

Is the EquiPedic® pad good for barrel racing?

Yes. The combination of shock-absorbing ConforPedic™ inserts and the cooling EquiKool system is well suited to the explosive, repeated efforts of barrel racing. Keeping the back cooler and better cushioned helps reduce fatigue and soreness between runs, and the anti-slip design helps the pad and saddle stay in place during fast, tight turns.

Can the EquiPedic® pad be machine washed?

Yes. A Velcro® panel on each side lets you remove the ConforPedic™ inserts and put the pad in the washing machine. This is a key advantage over many therapeutic pads that cannot be fully cleaned. Removing the inserts before washing protects the foam while keeping the wool felt and Cordura® shell fresh.

What styles and disciplines does EquiPedic® offer?

EquiPedic® makes saddle pads for Western, Endurance/Round, English, and Dressage saddles. They are available in a range of solid colors and Navajo patterns. The brand also offers Air-Lastic™ cinches and girths for matching equine comfort across disciplines.

What sizes are EquiPedic® Western pads available in?

EquiPedic® Western pads come in multiple sizes to fit different saddles, with a popular square Western size of approximately 30" x 32". Endurance and Round cuts are offered for endurance and treeless saddles, and fitting shims are available to fine-tune saddle fit. Contacting EquiPedic directly is the best way to match a pad to a specific saddle and horse.

Does EquiPedic® really lower a horse's back temperature?

According to the manufacturer, the EquiKool phase-change system can reduce the horse's body-surface temperature by 4 to 7 degrees for extended periods under the saddle. Heat buildup under tack is a common cause of discomfort and back fatigue, so actively drawing heat out of the contact zone is the pad's central performance claim. It is paired with the EquiCharge oxygen system to support recovery.

Are replacement foam inserts available?

Yes. EquiPedic offers Memory Foam Insert Replacements for all of its pads. Because the ConforPedic™ inserts are removable, a rider can refresh a well-used pad with new foam rather than buying an entirely new pad. This extends the working life of the pad significantly.

What cinches and girths does EquiPedic® make?

EquiPedic® produces Air-Lastic™ cinches and girths engineered to provide the same standard of comfort as the saddle pads. They are made in configurations for Western and dressage use, among others. The girths are designed to reduce pressure and move with the horse for a better fit.

How much does an EquiPedic® saddle pad cost?

Pricing varies by style, size, and retailer, with base pad pricing seen around $239. Endurance and specialty cuts may be priced differently, and replacement inserts are sold separately. Checking with EquiPedic directly or an authorized tack dealer gives the most current pricing.

What is EquiPedic's return and warranty policy?

EquiPedic accepts returns on saddle pads for up to 90 days from the date of purchase, with prorated returns after the first 30 days. Cinches and girths come with a 15-day money-back guarantee. This lets riders try the pad on their own horse to confirm fit and comfort.

Who makes EquiPedic® and where are they located?

EquiPedic Inc. is the manufacturer, founded and led by CEO Richard Sacks. The company is located at 264 Mountain Meadows Rd, Tularosa, NM 88352. Earlier records also associate the brand with Aptos, California; the current shipping address is in Tularosa, New Mexico.

How do I contact EquiPedic®?

You can reach EquiPedic by phone at 1-888-297-8309 or by email at [email protected]. CEO Richard Sacks can be contacted directly at [email protected]. The company's website is www.equipedic.com, and pads are also carried by a network of independent tack retailers.

Is the EquiPedic® pad anti-bacterial and anti-slip?

Yes. EquiPedic® pads are described as orthopedic, anti-slip, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. The anti-slip construction helps keep the pad and saddle stable during active riding, while the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties help keep the pad hygienic between washes. The breathable Cordura® and wool felt also promote ventilation to keep the back drier.