Professional's Choice Comfort-Fit SMX Air Ride Saddle Pad - 3/4" Core, Merino Wool Bottom & OrthoSport - Multiple Sizes

Stop settling for pads that slip or cause painful pressure points that hinder your horse's natural movement and performance. The Professional's Choice Comfort-Fit SMX Air Ride Saddle Pad provides the ultimate combination of anatomical contouring and high-impact shock absorption to keep your horse cool, comfortable, and performing at their peak.

Engineered with human-athlete-grade technology, the SMx 3/4" Air Ride core acts as a high-performance shield, dissipating energy and protecting your horse’s spine during intense maneuvers like barrel racing, roping, or long trail miles. This precision-crafted pad features a premium Merino wool lining that naturally wicks moisture and an anatomically contoured shape that "locks" into your horse's natural topline, eliminating the "bridging" and shifting common with traditional square pads.

Key Features & Specifications:

• SMx 3/4" Air Ride Core Technology: Utilizes compression-resistant material to absorb high-impact shock and disperse pressure evenly, protecting the horse's back from fatigue and soreness.
• Anatomically Contoured Design: Pre-shaped to follow the natural curve of the horse’s spine, ensuring a secure fit that prevents slipping and allows for complete freedom of movement.
• Premium Merino Wool Lining: Expertly wicks away sweat and moisture to keep your horse cool and dry while providing a soft, friction-free surface that conforms to their back.
• OrthoSport Specialized Fit Option: Includes an additional 1/4" Air Ride core in "dished out" areas to level the saddle and relieve pressure for horses with prominent withers or hollows behind the shoulder.
• Versatile Sizing Options: Available in 33" x 38" for standard Western work and show saddles, or 30" x 34" for shorter-backed horses and round-skirt barrel saddles.
• Advanced Breathability: The open-cell structure of the core facilitates multi-directional airflow, accelerating heat dispersion to lower the horse's body temperature during intense activity.
• Durable 100% Wool Top: Constructed with high-quality fabric for maximum resilience and longevity, making it the ideal choice for daily training, schooling, and performance competition.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Which size should I choose for my Western saddle?
A: The 33" x 38" size is the standard for full-size Western work or show saddles (typically 16"+ seats). For shorter-backed horses or specialized barrel saddles with round skirts, the 30" x 34" compact size is recommended to prevent the pad from interfering with the horse's haunches.

Q: When should I choose the OrthoSport version over the standard Comfort-Fit?
A: You should select the OrthoSport version if your horse has "high" withers or hollow areas behind the shoulder blades. The extra padding in those specific zones fills the gap between the horse and the saddle tree, ensuring even weight distribution and preventing the saddle from tipping forward.

Q: How do I clean and maintain the Air Ride pad?
A: To preserve the specialized SMx material, hand wash the pad with cool water and mild soap, then allow it to air dry completely. Avoid machine washing or high heat, as this can damage the compression-resistant core and compromise its shock-absorbing properties.

Item Number/SKU: CXRG-30CHA/CHO