wool versus cotton saddle blankets/pads

kvmt10 · 10-31-2006, 06:45 PM

Ok I myself Only use woollen saddle clothes, unless I have to use a cotton one.
What is everyone's take on woollen versus cotton?
Do you have any preference and reason for that preference?

My reason for using woollen is that I find it is much more absorbent and doesnt irritate my horse after a long rider.
I find cotton doesnt soak up the sweat as much, and these days its usually a cotton/nylon blend, Which heats up really quick with friction.

So whats everyones opinions??

Quiggles · 10-31-2006, 07:25 PM

Wool all the way!! As you said they absorb more sweat away from the body and into the actual pad, the are far easier to clean as well, In summer you can rise them out and hang then over night.Cotton tends to absorb and trap sweat so I find they are harder to clean.

We have our custom hand made so we can have what ever colours we want as well as size, plus they are cheaper than normal ones and last longer, Cotton ones you can use for a year then have to throw out.

Xiphias · 10-31-2006, 08:00 PM

I have always been told that wool, or sheeps skin saddle pads were much better for your horse's back! Cathy

kvmt10 · 10-31-2006, 08:45 PM

mmmm sheepskin is good too. But these days I'm finding more and more nylon rip offs of sheepskin pads.
Nylon is BAD!! IMO
Lauren ours are custom made too! i love picking out colours!

cassidy · 11-01-2006, 01:59 AM

i use cotton ones but thats simply as i find them easier to wash lol

i do like wooly fluffy ones but i have to say i dont own one yet

jeda_horse · 11-01-2006, 05:03 AM

I use Cotton, coz they are cheaper and Im poor lol

missy'sbabydoll · 11-01-2006, 06:16 PM

where do you guys get custom wool blankets, only ones i can find are like 300!

Vix · 11-01-2006, 06:20 PM

Wool blankets all the way! I have used a wool-cotton blend in a pinch but it didn't stay nearly as dry as the straight wool.

kvmt10 · 11-01-2006, 06:42 PM

I get my ones custom made at a local tack repair place.
I get a discount because the lady is my trainers mum!!

missy'sbabydoll · 11-01-2006, 06:49 PM

no fair. i want one!

10-31-2006, 06:45 PM	#1
kvmt10 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Location: back in the land of Oz Posts: 3,120 Images: 83 Blog Entries: 80	wool versus cotton saddle blankets/pads Ok I myself Only use woollen saddle clothes, unless I have to use a cotton one. What is everyone's take on woollen versus cotton? Do you have any preference and reason for that preference? My reason for using woollen is that I find it is much more absorbent and doesnt irritate my horse after a long rider. I find cotton doesnt soak up the sweat as much, and these days its usually a cotton/nylon blend, Which heats up really quick with friction. So whats everyones opinions?? __________________ Katie ♥I will love you always and forever my 3 beautiful angels♥ "Insanity is a just a State of Mind" - Hawkeye Pierce http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTlrSYbCbHE Respect yourself and the Rights of others.

10-31-2006, 07:25 PM	#2
Quiggles Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 3,570 Images: 244 Blog Entries: 23	Wool all the way!! As you said they absorb more sweat away from the body and into the actual pad, the are far easier to clean as well, In summer you can rise them out and hang then over night.Cotton tends to absorb and trap sweat so I find they are harder to clean. We have our custom hand made so we can have what ever colours we want as well as size, plus they are cheaper than normal ones and last longer, Cotton ones you can use for a year then have to throw out. __________________ “His hooves pound the beat, your heart sings the song.” Jerry Shulman

10-31-2006, 08:00 PM	#3
Xiphias Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland, horse country USA Posts: 18,546 Images: 647 Blog Entries: 29	I have always been told that wool, or sheeps skin saddle pads were much better for your horse's back! Cathy __________________ Member COL Club- hand over the Oil of Olay and nobody gets hurt! I was on HGS when we hit 2 & 3 million posts Proud owner of Xiphias 23 yr old ottb and Mikey aka Little Kadittlehopper 5 yr old overgrown mini app.

10-31-2006, 08:45 PM	#4
kvmt10 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Location: back in the land of Oz Posts: 3,120 Images: 83 Blog Entries: 80	mmmm sheepskin is good too. But these days I'm finding more and more nylon rip offs of sheepskin pads. Nylon is BAD!! IMO Lauren ours are custom made too! i love picking out colours! __________________ Katie ♥I will love you always and forever my 3 beautiful angels♥ "Insanity is a just a State of Mind" - Hawkeye Pierce http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTlrSYbCbHE Respect yourself and the Rights of others.

11-01-2006, 01:59 AM	#5
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,778 Images: 843	i use cotton ones but thats simply as i find them easier to wash lol i do like wooly fluffy ones but i have to say i dont own one yet __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

11-01-2006, 05:03 AM	#6
jeda_horse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 5,694 Images: 452 Blog Entries: 28	I use Cotton, coz they are cheaper and Im poor lol __________________ ~ T H O R O U G H B R E D S ~ * County Renegade * Sovereign King * Dark and Stormy * Fyrefly * Throw your heart over the fence and you horse will go after it... R.I.P Rusty

11-01-2006, 06:16 PM	#7
missy'sbabydoll Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,941 Images: 730	where do you guys get custom wool blankets, only ones i can find are like 300! __________________ OWNED BY: Sedona 7yr old Appendix It's Nippy 7yr old TB

11-01-2006, 06:20 PM	#8
Vix Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,447 Images: 293	Wool blankets all the way! I have used a wool-cotton blend in a pinch but it didn't stay nearly as dry as the straight wool. __________________ May the horse be with you.

11-01-2006, 06:42 PM	#9
kvmt10 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Location: back in the land of Oz Posts: 3,120 Images: 83 Blog Entries: 80	I get my ones custom made at a local tack repair place. I get a discount because the lady is my trainers mum!! __________________ Katie ♥I will love you always and forever my 3 beautiful angels♥ "Insanity is a just a State of Mind" - Hawkeye Pierce http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTlrSYbCbHE Respect yourself and the Rights of others.

11-01-2006, 06:49 PM	#10
missy'sbabydoll Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,941 Images: 730	no fair. i want one! __________________ OWNED BY: Sedona 7yr old Appendix It's Nippy 7yr old TB

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