{"id":1717,"date":"2022-07-28T10:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T09:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?p=1717"},"modified":"2023-01-26T16:36:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T16:36:55","slug":"tried-tested-vip-gel-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/tried-tested-vip-gel-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"Tried & Tested: VIP Gel Pad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About the product: <\/strong>The VIP Equestrian Original Gel Pad<\/a> is the ultimate impact and pressure-relieving saddle pad for horses! These pads are crafted from Akton Polymer, which provides a superior textured structure that gives high tensile strength, the key to maintaining shape under extreme and prolonged compression. These pads are soft, flexible and seamless with no pressure causing trims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The difference when I used the pad was incredible! A few people who watched me ride also commented on the change. He worked through his back a lot better and was more relaxed.<\/sub><\/p>Laura<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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About the tester: <\/strong>Laura is Redpost\u2019s Digital Merchandiser and Social Media Marketer. Laura has a keen eye for detail and loves to ride out on her loan horse Billy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How was the sizing & fit? <\/strong>“I really liked how slim the design was, so it didn\u2019t affect the fit of my horse\u2019s saddle. Although you could see quite a bit of the pad under the saddle, because of the design it still looked smart and non-obtrusive. I would consider the size down if I was to purchase one, just to see if it was a closer fit the saddle.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How did you test the product? “<\/strong>I tried this on two different horses that I ride. The first was on the 5-year old I have on loan. The difference wasn\u2019t huge between this pad and just using his normal gel pad, however there was a noticeable difference. I found he was happier to stride out more, and he seems more willing to move forward. Also, he has been quite \u2018nippy\u2019 recently when I would go to put the saddle on and would try to step away when I got the saddle out to pop on him. Since using the pad, he is a lot more relaxed in the stable and more accepting of being tacked up, without moving away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also tried the pad on another horse that I sometimes ride. He can be quite sharp and tense to ride as he is quite sensitive. The difference when I used the pad was incredible and a few people who watched me ride also commented on the difference! The first time I used it on him, he worked through his back a lot better, and was a lot more relaxed into the contact and softer in my hand. When we hacked, he was even flicking his toes when we trotted down the road!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was your favourite feature? <\/strong>“I really liked the slim design”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any other comments? <\/strong>“Because it is almost like bubble wrap, I was a bit nervous how durable it would be, however I had it on trial for a month and even using it most days, it still looks like new”<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tshow less\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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It fit perfectly under my saddle and you could only see a small amount of it. It didn’t alter the fit of my saddle and was like a second skin.<\/sub><\/p>Aimee<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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About the tester: <\/strong>Aimee is Redpost\u2019s Sales and Customer Service Apprentice who regularly competes her horse Fred in showing and dressage<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What were your first impressions? <\/strong>“The pad was super squishy and I can see why people love the product as it has the comfort of your horse at the forefront!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n