Horsena Back Riser Gel Pad (Back Balance)

The Horsena Back Riser Gel Pad (Back Balance) is the elegant, Italian-engineered solution: a precision correction pad that gently raises the cantle of your saddle, restoring proper balance for both horse and rider — while simultaneously delivering all the shock absorption and pressure distribution benefits of Horsena's signature thermoplastic gel.

Designed and manufactured in Italy by Horsena — a brand born from a deep commitment to innovation, rider collaboration and horse welfare — the Back Riser Gel Pad uses a carefully graduated thickness profile, ranging from 8mm at the centre through to 23mm at the rear, to lift the back of the saddle in a gradual, anatomically intelligent way. The result is a more level saddle position without compromising the horse's freedom of movement or the integrity of the saddle fit.

Key Features:

• Graduated thickness of 8–23mm — thicker at the rear to raise the cantle and correct saddle balance
• Reduced thickness in the central spine channel — adapts to the withers and back, maintaining proper clearance and continuous air circulation between saddle and pad
• 3D hexagonal no-impact structure of separate open cells — each hexagon moves independently to follow the natural motion of horse and rider
• Superior shock absorption, pressure relief and even pressure distribution across the horse's back
• Non-slip surface on both sides — grips the saddle above and the saddle cloth below to prevent any shifting or rotation
• Open 3D design promotes air circulation and actively assists sweat removal, with a toothed underside that also creates a gentle massaging effect and stimulates circulation
• Medical-grade thermoplastic gel: hypoallergenic, non-toxic, antibacterial, retains its shape after use
• Can be used directly against the horse's skin, or between numnah and saddle
• One size fits all saddle types
• 100% recyclable — Ekkia-distributed Horsena product committed to sustainable materials
• Made in Italy

Dimensions: Length 56.5cm / Width 44cm / Thickness 8–23mm / Weight 1.5kg

Ideal for: riders whose saddle sits higher at the front than the rear; horses where the saddle tips the rider forward; situations where the cantle needs lifting to restore neutral saddle balance; horses whose back shape has changed with age, fitness or muscle development.

Care: Machine washable at 30°, or hand wash with a small amount of washing-up liquid. Do not expose to direct heat. Allow to air dry.

The Horsena Difference: All Horsena gel products are made from medical-grade thermoplastic gel — hypoallergenic, non-toxic, antibacterial, elastic, shape-retaining and 100% recyclable. Designed in Italy in collaboration with riders across all disciplines, every product is created to deliver a genuine, measurable benefit to the horse's comfort and the rider's performance.

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