{"product_id":"professionals-choice-comfort-fit-smx-air-ride-western-saddle-pad-el","title":"Professional's Choice Comfort-Fit SMX Air Ride Western Saddle Pad El Dorado - 1\/2 or 3\/4 inch Core","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAir Ride Cushion Under a Navajo-Style Wool Top\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western riders looking for a contoured, shock-absorbing pad that lets air reach the back, with a classic Navajo-style look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Professional's Choice Comfort-Fit SMx Air Ride El Dorado pad was developed from the horse's back up. It is contoured to follow the spine, so it locks in place on the back while still allowing full movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its center is the SMx Air Ride core, a shock-absorbing material that also lets air flow through to the skin. A natural felt bottom absorbs sweat and adds grip on the horse, and the top is a 100% wool Navajo-style blanket in the El Dorado design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour choice of size sets the core. The larger 33\" x 38\" pad carries a 3\/4\" core, and the 30\" x 34\" pad uses a 1\/2\" core. Colorways differ between the two sizes, so check which colors are offered in the size you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Riders Choose the El Dorado Air Ride Pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort-Fit contour\u003c\/strong\u003e — shaped to the spine so the pad stays in place while the horse moves freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMx Air Ride core\u003c\/strong\u003e — shock absorption with airflow to the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural felt bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e — absorbs sweat and adds grip on the horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWool blanket top\u003c\/strong\u003e — a hand-woven Navajo-style El Dorado design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo core options\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3\/4\" in the 33\" x 38\" size, 1\/2\" in the 30\" x 34\" size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional's Choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMx Air Ride; 3\/4\" (33\" x 38\") or 1\/2\" (30\" x 34\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural felt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% wool Navajo-style blanket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContoured (Comfort-Fit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\/Mint, Black\/Chocolate, Charcoal\/Pacific Blue, Charcoal\/Pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between the 1\/2\" and 3\/4\" core?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn this El Dorado pad the core goes with the size: the 33\" x 38\" pad has a 3\/4\" SMx Air Ride core, and the 30\" x 34\" pad has a 1\/2\" core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: Which colors come in which size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 33\" x 38\" size comes in Black\/Mint, Black\/Chocolate and Charcoal\/Pacific Blue. The 30\" x 34\" size comes in Black\/Mint and Charcoal\/Pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: How does the Air Ride core help my horse?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional's Choice designs the SMx Air Ride core to absorb shock and let air reach the skin. It works best under a saddle that already fits well, so have the fit checked if you see rubs or soreness, and ask your vet about any back pain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professional's Choice","offers":[{"title":"33\" x 38\" \/ Black\/Mint \/ 3\/4\" Core","offer_id":47041144422621,"sku":"CXHDE-33BLA\/MNT","price":253.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33\" x 38\" \/ Black\/Chocolate \/ 3\/4\" Core","offer_id":47041144455389,"sku":"CXHDE-33BLA\/CHO","price":253.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33\" x 38\" \/ Charcoal\/Pacific Blue \/ 3\/4\" Core","offer_id":47041144553693,"sku":"CXHDE-33CHA\/PAC2","price":253.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30\" x 34\" \/ Black\/Mint \/ 1\/2\" Core","offer_id":47041144488157,"sku":"CXE-30BLA\/MNT","price":221.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30\" x 34\" \/ Charcoal\/Pink \/ 1\/2\" Core","offer_id":47041144520925,"sku":"CXE-30CHA\/PIN","price":221.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8748\/7965\/files\/optimized033126CXHDE-33BLAMNT.webp?v=1775024441","url":"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/professionals-choice-comfort-fit-smx-air-ride-western-saddle-pad-el","provider":"Hooves and Paws","version":"1.0","type":"link"}