I decided to try and hand wash my pad- and Im pleasantly surprised how it turned out♡ My pad was smelling like horse sweat something fierce to the point other people mentioned it even after rinsing it. Since we only have a top load washer and everyone recommended a front load- I decided to experiment. Pic 1: I put the pad in my bathtub with cold water mixed with a generous amount of vinegar and a splash of Tide Color Booster. I proceeded to knead on it like a cat- really making sure all the padding got a good swish. The trick was to continuously change the pads position and knead all parts inside and out. To finish I pressed all the water out. Surprisingly, all the mud and most of the hair also came out. Pic 2: It was windy so I popped it onto the line in the sun. Took about 2 days to fully dry with multiple flips so the water didnt pool into any 1 area. Pic 3: Fully dried! Smells amazing and still looks new! Pic 4: Finished with a lint roller to get the rest of the hair off. Result: Pad looks new, minimal wrinkling, and the smell is gone! ♡ Ill report as I retry this as my pad gets dirty again. ♡

Saddle Pad Dressage Pearl

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Alanna

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I have a nice little pressure washer with a soap dispenser, and i wash al my pads using that. Super satisfying to watch everything come off, but it does a great job cleaning and saves my washer the wear and tear! I’ve heard of people taking their pads to a self car wash, too, to use their high power hoses.

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05/07/24-16:06

B.Ridin

Rising Star

After every ride, I use a silicone hair remover brush to wipe the hair off my pad and it DEFINITELY extends the periods between washes!! Everyone should try one!!

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05/01/24-19:16

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