Cavallo Total Comfort System Saddle Pad Testimonials

"I have tried every pad on the market to help relieve stress from bad-fitting saddles. Aside from a custom fit saddle, using two 1-inch thick wool felt pads was the best solution until we tried the Cavallo pad. Sore backs in the middle of the spine is common in jumpers upon landing when the saddle gives and the rider's weight comes down in the middle of the horse's back. The Cavallo pad performed equally or better than the wool pads we had been using to reduce saddle pressure on the spine of several Grand Prix jumpers. The horses stopped getting "strong" after the fences when their backs no longer hurt on landing. I am recommending my clients try this pad first to determine if the saddle is indeed causing the behavioral issues such as "teeth grinding", "pulling", "hurrying" or "bucking" which is so commonly linked to sore back in horses. Thank you for sharing your vision of making horse's lives more comfortable for competition and making an affordable pad that works!"
Mary Ann Simonds, M.A., Equine Behaviorist, Horse-Rider Coach

I am passionate about the well-being of my horses. That is why I use Cavallo products. The Cavallo Total Comfort System Saddle Pad has an innovative design that has eliminated any hindrance to my horse's motion, yet still allows me to contact with him. I feel confident in knowing that my weight is distributed evenly across my horse's back and he will continue to feel great run after run. Cavallo, thanks for making such great products!

Jana Echols Thornton
WPRA
Professional Barrel Racer

Aloha,
Thank you for your wonderful Total Comfort System saddle pads; what a difference they make on daily patrol.
I get an even sweat on my horse and no sore back. Keep up the good work.

S. Walden, Honolulu

I just love my Cavallo Western All-Purpose Saddle Pad! I use the same pad on both my Tennessee Walker and my Quarter Horse; it's unusual that you can use one pad that fits so well on different breeds. Right now I use the Nitrex side against the horses; the saddle doesn't move or roll from side to side when I'm mounting. I can ride for hours and my horse stays comfortable. Then the pad bounces right back into shape and adjusts to the next horse.
I'm very particular about using clean saddle pads, not just for me but because the horses can feel the dirt. My Cavallo pad is so easy to clean. I just wipe the Nitrex side down with a cloth for immediate use or hose it down and it dries quickly. I've bought a lot of different and expensive saddle pads over the years and have never found one that I like so much as the Cavallo Saddle Pad! I'm very satisfied.
Luellen McEwan, Alberta

I represented Canada at the World Equestrian games in Germany in August of 2006. I had been sponsored by Cavallo with a Total Comfort System Endurance saddle pad and would not go with anything else now. My horse in the past has had a bit of back tenderness after a 100 mile race. Since I have been using the Cavallo pad he is very happy. He used to buck and hunch his back taking off on a ride and now he is so calm and smooth. I love that it also supports his shoulders and that the pad is very thin. The wool back on it is very therapeutic for the back. I would never go back to my other pads. I do encourage any endurance riders out there to try this pad.
Karen Badger, International Endurance Rider for Team Canada.

“I regularly use Cavallo All-Purpose Saddle Pads on the horses I’m riding. They provide lots of support, yet you can still feel your horse. I also use the Built-Up for my under-developed horses. It helps the saddle feel like it’s sitting right. They’re easy to clean and care for.”

Les Timmons
Champion Cutter

"Saddles are not a natural extension of a horse and even a good-fitting saddle can become painful or irritating in spite of the best-intentioned rider. Gel pads seems to squeeze the pressure ventrally (down) the back and because there is no gullet relief, can do more harm than good. My experience is that most horses develop a sore back at some time or other and because it seems to be an occupational hazard for a horse, we must do our utmost to protect the back from uneven weight distribution and painful stimuli. I have found that the superior fit and cushioning effect of Cavallo Total Comfort System Saddle Pads have alleviated most of the painful back symptoms of the horses in my veterinary care and those that I am riding. I highly recommend Cavallo TSPs to anyone riding with a saddle.”
Dr. Nicholas Kleider, Kleider Veterinary Services

"I use the Cavallo Total Comfort System Saddle Pad because it's good for my horse and it's good for me. I developed these pads using the finest materials and manufacturers and I know that they are the best ! "

Carole Herder
President, Cavallo Horse & Rider

"The Cavallo Total Comfort System Saddle Pad has been effective and beneficial in the training of my Dressage horses. It is necessary that the horse's back remains comfortable during all training sessions and the TSP assists in this manner."

Leslie Reid
Winner:
Dressage Freestyle P.N.E.
Pacific National Dressage Champion
Freestyle Festival
Grand Prix World Cup Qualifier

Cody Sapergia uses Cavallo Western All-Purpose Saddle Pad #1001 to prevent problems and improve saddle fit. He can then use one saddle on a number of horses.

I currently ride two horses with my Cavallo Saddle Pad and I love the feel it has on them. I can tell what my horse is doing a lot better than when I rode with a regular saddle pad. After I received my pad I rode my horse in it for a month to get use to it, then I rode him in the Coombs Bull-O-Rama and I ended up being the 2004 Champion. I now ride my new horse in it, and he performs better with it, as he gets very hot and sweaty as he works, and the pad keeps him cool.
Samantha Schultz

"My horse is my best friend and knowing that "I've got his back covered" is great. The Cavallo Saddle Pad provides awesome protection and his back is no longer sore on the last day of a 3 day barrel racing weekend. Thanks again from Kayla & 'Kash'!"

Kayla Cottrell

I am so impressed with the products that I have from Cavallo Horse & Rider. I love my Western All-Purpose and Barrel/Stock saddle pads. They provide such a close contact feel, while providing comfort to my horse. She seems much happier under saddle since I have been using your pads. Thanks, Jeremie Roach