Custom Saddle Pads by Best Ever Pads

Per Best Ever Pads, the Whites have followed a specific formula. Each pad is handmade with only the finest materials, including top-grade wool and leather. Built from a wool foundation — durable and requiring little to no break-in time. The 100% wool pads are excellent at absorbing moisture and wicking it away from the horse's back to assist in heat removal. Wool felt offers the greatest comfort and compression protection — the denser the pad, the less it compresses under pressure. Two-piece contour design allows comfortable fit and helps eliminate pressure along the spine, helps prevent over-cinching and saddle movement. Wither cutouts allow better clearance and reduced spinal pressure. Each pad includes top-grade 4.5 oz wear leathers and spine reinforcement. The high-quality breathable materials allow the pads to be used alone or with a Navajo blanket.

Per Best Ever, sizes available:

• 25×25 Pony
• 28×28 Small Barrel
• 30×30 Standard
• 32×32 Large
• Custom sizes available for an additional fee

The OG Collection has been the core of the company since 2002. Top-quality 100% needle-punched wool, 112 ounces per square yard — firm, durable, breathable. Dark gray. Available in:

• 1" Wool Pad — all-around work and play pad for normal-to-high-withered horses. Recommended for barrel racers, team ropers, trail riders, team penners, cutters, reiners, colt starters, and performance horses.
• 3/4" Wool Pad — designed for round-back horses. Recommended for barrel racers, trail riders, team penners, cutters, and reiners.

Per Best Ever, the Kush Collection is made from 100% high-quality washed and pressed wool, 136 ounces per square yard — durable and resistant to compression, yet soft and flexible. Light gray. Available in three thicknesses:

• 1.25" — protection and compression prevention at its finest. Highly recommended for team ropers and horses with high withers needing extra protection.
• 1" — great all-around pad. Solid, durable protection for any level of performance horse. Recommended for team ropers, cutters, reiners, performance horses.
• 3/4" — great lightweight pad without sacrificing protection or comfort. Recommended for barrel racers, trail riders, team penners.

Deluxe options: Fleece lining (extra-soft feel + more shock absorption + better moisture wicking) or Neoprene lining (shock-absorbing, anti-fungal/antibacterial, won't absorb sweat, easy to clean).

Per Best Ever, the CEO Collection launched in 2010, specially engineered to add more shock absorption. Three series, each created for a specific purpose. Wool base similar to OG (112 oz/sq yd needle-punched wool):

• Fleesar Series — adds a fleece lining for an especially soft feel, more shock absorption, even better moisture-wicking. Great option if your current pad is rubbing or your horse has thin/sensitive skin. Dark gray, fully customizable.
• BHS Series — adds a 3/8" closed-cell foam insert to help distribute saddle pressure over the bars and reduce pad breakdown. Great for high-withered horses and poor saddle fit. Pair with a 1" or 3/4" wool base pad for an all-day cowboying setup, or with a 1/2" felt for what Best Ever calls the "1D Lite" — designed with the barrel racer in mind.
• Cadillac Series — adds a 3/8" closed-cell foam insert through the bars, plus an additional 1/4" closed-cell foam insert strategically placed over the shoulders to prevent the pad from collapsing in the shoulder area. Recommended for team ropers, calf ropers, steer ropers, performance horses, senior and high-withered horses.

Per Best Ever, customization is the most unique feature. Best Ever claims to be the original custom saddle pad maker and the first to use hair-on-hide wear leathers — many have imitated, none compare to the original. Available customization:

• Over 40 hair-on hides, colored leathers, and exotic leathers
• 20 crystals and faceted stones, plus gold or silver spots for bling
• 8 stock design cutouts — or fully custom designs
• Initials or brand done in decorative rhinestones
• Custom in-house embroidery — Best Ever specializes in award pads (great for events: "those that do their best deserve the Best")
• Border options: buck-stitching, crystals, or metal spots
• 5 wool blends as foundation choices, each serving a specific need

Note: not all option combinations are available, and some options are not available for certain pads — see individual pad information pages for details.

Per Best Ever, cleaning: use a rubber curry comb on the underside in circular motions to prevent hair and dirt buildup; vacuum to remove loosened debris if needed. To wash, hold the pad by the wither hole and spray with water from the inside to the outer edges in all directions, rotating as you rinse. Dry by laying naturally over a saddle rack or fence in the sun. Shipping: orders ship in 1–2 weeks (designer pads take 8–12 weeks). Returns: 30 days to return unused items for a full refund minus shipping (with receipt). No refunds on customized logos or brand names — make sure your information is correct before ordering. Without receipt: exchange for merchandise of equal or lesser value. Fit issues: 90 days (with receipt) to return a USED pad for another pad collection of equal or lesser value. If unsure on fit, take advantage of Best Ever's pad consultation.

Voices from the source:

Jaquelyn C.: "I had pads on my horses that kept sliding back and not fitting correctly. Even with the first time of using these pads, not quite fit to my horses yet, they formed right to them and worked great! You guys really do have the BEST EVER pads!"

Hanna N.: "I love this pad, very well made and fits great! Also got an email the day after I purchased saying it was on back order and they offered me a couple options, I decided to wait for the wool I originally ordered, and they refunded me shipping... thank you for a great experience and making great saddle pads!"

Janet K.: "It is above and beyond what I expected. Gabby was so great to work with, she made sure my custom brand was perfect!... The ordering process was so easy and the customer service is second to none!"

Ann and Bob Pruitt — InfoHorse.com: "I can't tell you how amazed we were at both the quality, and the comfort. These are amazingly well made. We used them on our Quarter Horse and Morgan Mare. Both horses were more comfortable in the saddle, and actually moved out better! I can't imagine anyone not wanting to ride in a Best Ever Saddle pad!"

To order: 805-528-8009, email info@besteverpads.com, web besteverpads.com. Address: 2445 Paradise Lane, Los Osos, California 93402. Best Ever Pads are also carried in the Smith Brothers catalog and through select dealers. Pricing varies by collection, customization, and size; pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors and wool/leather-market conditions — confirm current pricing with Best Ever directly.