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Dressage saddle pad with F.I.R. fabric: how it's made and how to choose one

Team ON-H Updated October 21, 2026 1 min read

ON-H dressage saddle pad being placed under the saddle
● The gesture On the back, under the saddle
In short

In a dressage saddle pad, look at three things: the fabric against your horse, how it handles sweat and whether it keeps its shape ride after ride. The ON-H Dressage Saddle Pad is made of soft, breathable cotton, with F.I.R. fabric and reinforcements at the points of greatest wear.

What to look for

  • The fabric: soft and breathable, as it sits on the back for the whole ride.
  • Sweat: it should help manage it, not trap it.
  • Shape: reinforcements at wear points stop it from deforming or wearing out.
  • The cut: dressage cut, longer, made for that saddle.

How ours is made

Soft, breathable cotton, F.I.R. fabric, strategic reinforcements at the points of greatest wear. Available in navy blue and optical white.

Frequently asked questions

How do I wash it?

Follow the label instructions; between washes you can spray Microcapsule di arnica on the fabric, never on the horse.

After work the back is sweaty: what should I do?

Here is how to dry it in minutes.

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Dressage Saddle Pad Anti-Chafing F.I.R.

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