The E.A. Mattes Western Square Pad: A Blend of Tradition and Customization

The E.A. Mattes Western Square Pad stands as a testament to the brand's commitment to quality, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. This pad, revered among saddle fitters, is not just a piece of equestrian equipment but a statement of elegance and timeless design.

Crafted with a squared silhouette, the Western Square Pad is a harmonious blend of durability and anatomical design. The quilted fabric is robust enough to withstand the rigors of riding, while the full lambskin lining offers unparalleled functionality, providing a soft, protective layer that conforms to the horse's back, ensuring comfort during long rides.

What sets the E.A. Mattes Western Square Pad apart is its customization potential. With the option to choose from thousands of color combinations, riders can express their personal style and ensure that their gear stands out in the arena. The pad's design also features clever wear leathers that protect its sides from abrasion, maintaining the pad's integrity and appearance over time.

The pad is not only about looks; it's built with the horse's well-being in mind. The SPINEFREE® design ensures that there is no pressure around the withers and spine, while the optional CORRECTION® system allows for adjustments in saddle fit, accommodating the changing needs of horses in training or those that fluctuate in shape during the competition season.

For those who desire a truly unique piece, the pad can be further personalized with an embroidered MATTES logo or custom text, making it a reflection of the rider's identity. The high-quality cotton/polyester blend quilted fabric, available in a wide range of colors, adds to the pad's premium feel and appearance.

In stock items are ready to ship immediately, ensuring that riders can quickly enjoy the benefits of their new Western Square Pad. For a custom design, the process is straightforward: select the "custom" option, and a representative will be in touch within two business days to begin the creation of a pad that is as unique as the rider and their horse.

The E.A. Mattes Western Square Pad is more than just a saddle pad; it's a fusion of tradition, innovation, and personal expression, designed to meet the highest standards of the equestrian community.

MATTES uses high-quality cotton/polyester blend quilted fabric. The Square Western can also be made in hard-wearing velvet on request; special lustrous fibers are woven into the fabric to give a striking look while the thick layer of padding makes the quilted pattern really stand out. Both quilted fabric and velvet are available in a wide range of colors – you can design your pad yourself.

Our SPINEFREE® design reliably prevents any pressure around the withers and spine.

The core of the Square Western pad is made of two layers: POLY-FLEX® (a deep-needled polyester felt) is used to maintain the shape and spread the pressure, while polyester wadding provides padding and allows air to flow through the fabric. We completely avoid foam, neoprene or gel, making the whole pad breathable.

The Square Western pad is available with the CORRECTION® System on request, with a choice of one or three pockets; we supply three 5 mm-thick felt shims (POLY-FLEX®) for each pocket, offering the same pressure relief as a good quality new saddle, padded with wool and horsehair. MATTES developed the CORRECTION® system to allow flexible and easy changes to saddle fit by up to 30 mm: to easily compensate for the rapid physical development of young horses in training, for horses that have been out of work for some time, or for trained horses which change shape a lot during the competition season, whenever quick alterations are needed. Simply add extra shims, or just as importantly, remove them, to suit the horse’s changing shape. It is crucial to balance out long-term irregularities in conformation. These should never be corrected by adjusting the saddle itself!