JMS Endurance/Western Sheepskin Saddle Cushion - Std
Overview
Buy the original, buy the best! The JMS Endurance/Western Sheepskin Saddle Cushion adds extra cushioning to Western and Endurance style saddles. Our customers love the quality and longevity of JMS (Just Merino Sheepskin) sheepskin. Made from the finest plush pelts available; JMS truly leaves the competition behind. The natural hide underside clings to the saddle for a no-slip fit. Easily attaches with a strong elastic strap attachment that runs under the saddle gullet and attaches with tie strings.
These plush seat covers have 1" thick Merino wool pile, assuring comfort on long rides, trekking in all weather. JMS uses only premium Merino Sheepskin pelts imported from Australia and they are thick, soft, and the most durable available. JMS hand-traces and hand-cuts their products at their ranch in Southern Arizona.
Every trail rider will enjoy the cushioned feel of this saddle cushion, but we especially urge our long-distance riding customers and those planning horseback vacations, to invest in your comfort. Increased comfort on your trek means better equitation, which is safer and healthier for you and your equine friend!
Key Features
- Premium Merino Sheepskin Imported from Australia
- 1" Thick Merino Wool Pile
- Hand-Traced and Hand-Cut
- Adds Cushioning to Endurance/Western Style Saddles
- Natural Hide Underside for No-Slip Fit
- Easy Elastic and Tie String Attachment
- Praised in Perfect Horse and Horse Journal!
- Completely Washable
Product Details
Materials:
While other materials trap heat and moisture and need to be perforated to allow heat/moisture to escape sheepskin's performance actually improves with moisture content. Each fiber contains many chambers that naturally store liquid, becoming more plump and elastic with increased moisture, translating into effective relief of pressure points and creating a vital protective layer between your saddle and your horse's back.
Care Suggestions:
To clean, simply machine wash on gentle, or by hand, with cool water and mild soap. Air dry out of the sun. Use a vacuum or brush to keep the wool pile fluffy.
Sizing
| Front to Back | Side to Side |
|---|---|
| 18" | 14" |
Previous Feedback
Comments: I have bought this pad for all 3 of my saddles. It provides all the comfort I would expect from a wool pad and yet not too bulky. I use it both in the winter and in the summer and it completes my tack set up.
From: Stephanie - Washington, USA
Comments: This is the best $60 I've ever spent on tack. It's very comfortable, easy to put on the saddle, and excellent quality. I especially like that it lines up with the saddle's natural seat. It looks like it should be there. I ride with some old school cowboys who give me guff about it, but I don't walk like they do at the end of the day thanks to my sheepskin saddle cushion - I walk away with a smile.
From: Lauren - Flagstaff, AZ, USA
Comments: This is a fantastic product! I had purchased a used saddle from a tack sale in Pennsylvania and quickly learned how hard the seat is. I bought this saddle cushion to make my rides a little more comfortable - needless to say, it feels like I'm sitting on a cloud now! :) Definitely worth it and easy to take care of.
From: Mieko - San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Comments: I don't do competitive trail riding, but I ride with my buddies on usually about 2-4 hour trail rides. I got the brown cover several years ago (it blends nicely with my saddle so it's not very noticeable). I've never washed it or brushed it or anything and it still has loft and looks great. I can't even imagine going back to riding without it!! I ride in other people's saddles without my sheepskin and I can hardly wait to get back to mine! I can't sing the praises of this cover enough. My sit-bones sure owe JMS a big thank you. Good price here too.
From: Elizabeth - Portland, Oregon, USA
Comments: I was never a really big fan of these, until I started doing long distance NATRC & AERC riding. This really helped soften the edges of my new endurance saddle from digging into my bones. It makes the seat much more comfortable. I got this brand of real sheepskin because it got a great rating from the Horse Journal & the quality is excellent. I expect it to last a long time.
From: RapidFoxRachel - Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Comments: I have one of these and found it helpful, but due to the padding on my saddle it was a little too much for me. It was comfortable and would really benefit an under-padded saddle seat.
From: Jennifer - Amboy, MN, USA