Armadillo Saddle Pads

02/09/2024

Your saddle has a spinal channel… why shouldn’t your saddle pad ?
All our saddle pads come with a zero pressure wither as standard, PM to add a spinal channel for free to your new pad.
English saddle pad range coming soon 😍

02/09/2024

Exciting times ahead! After countless requests… A contoured English saddle pad range is in full swing !
Made on a slightly thinner 10mm felt, with options such as zero pressure spinal channels, high open style withers, girth point & D ring keepers.
All this on top of the 100+ colour options and full grain leather range plus basically any shape pad you can draw 😅 for only $245.
Here’s an example of the new leather and Velcro girth point keepers ! Built to last…

02/09/2024

Every few rides give your saddle pad a scrape down to prevent hair and dirt build up.
I’m using a cheap metal lint scraper from the $2 shop but a shedding comb works well too!

Will put up a video soon of how to wash wool felt pads !

01/09/2024

The pinkest pink there ever was 🩷🖤
Love this combo, 16mm 100% wool felt, contoured with a no pressure wither cut out, pink corduroy & amber full grain leather.
Such a sharp combo these two, proud to have them represent my brand out and about.
PM to order your next custom pad

31/08/2024

Proudly QLD made using Aussie suppliers for materials 🇦🇺🇦🇺
16mm 100% wool felt, hot pink corduroy and chocolate full grain leather.
This little cutie 🩷🩷 is made to suit a smaller fender used for endurance rides. Can’t wait to see this one in action at Kilkivan !
PM to order yours, any shape, size or colour with only a two week wait.

26/08/2024

It’s a big YES to the spinal channel & open wither for Brie & Gully. After 9km in 32 degree heat, hill work and plenty of canters…. We have the perfect sweat patch and a lovely dry spine that received airflow and zero pressure due to this anatomical shape.
🇦🇺 Made for riders, by a rider 🇦🇺

25/08/2024

Finished this one last night and it’s already out and about with smiles all around 😁
Flat pads and rubbed out withers are a thing of the past! This particular saddle pad also has a wide spinal channel so zero pressure along your horse’s spine. Brie’s horse Gully was much freer in his movement, we won’t lie and say happy about working but definitely less grumpy 😂
Happy riding everyone (before it gets too hot)

24/08/2024

Not only does this pad look classy but it’s also zero spinal and zero wither pressure… has a deep contoured channel so the only parts making contact with your horse is where the saddle sits on the pad.
Thick 16mm 100% wool felt, sage corduroy & full grain dark chocolate leather (it’s actually the colour of the background).
Locally made with ALL of the materials purchased from other Aussie businesses 🇦🇺
These can be made in any size, shape & colour plus custom cut to match your saddle profile for that tidy look.
$275 for 12.7mm felt
$325 for 16mm felt
& $15 postage or local pick up
Only a 2 week wait ! DM to order yours.

23/08/2024

I’ve been asked a few times now to put a face to the brand… Well here we are 😁 thank you everyone for your ongoing support and orders, never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be sewing saddle pads in addition to my full time job.
This all started because I couldn’t find anyone in Australia to custom make me a bright yellow, super short western pad for my brat of a paint.
Fine then, I’ll do it myself … 💛💛💛

23/08/2024

The OG pink and black checker pad !
🩷🖤 Bushgrove Sassafras, isn’t she just something special 🩷🖤
So proud of my brand ambassador Kayelene Crossing and her commitment to the world of ASH showing.

21/08/2024

Oh my 💜🖤 this might just be the cutest saddle pad I’ve ever made.
Made to flare out wide for our ‘voluptuous’ ponies and yet has a wither clearance so no rubbing.
12.7mm 100% wool felt, purple corduroy & full grain black leather - made specifically to fit the Wintec pony saddles.
$225 with only a 2 week build time! Made individually each time so can be customised to suit any size, shape and colour 💜🖤

19/08/2024

One of my classic designs off to NSW today, 17mm 100% wool felt with wool checker overlay & full grain amber leather 💙🧡 28” spine length & open style wither so no rubbing!
These can be made in any size, shape and colour combo, I use all Aussie suppliers 🇦🇺 for my materials so it’s only a two week wait. Message to get your own custom build underway 🧵🪡

13/08/2024

Hot 🔥 little number this one 🩷🖤 turn n’ burn with a 28” barrel pad, 13mm contoured felt, open style no rub wither, wool check & full grain black leather! QLD hand made 🇦🇺 fully customisable / 2 week build.

13/08/2024

The beauty of everything being done in house (by one person) is that every single part of your saddle pad is customisable and that’s included in the set price! No hidden extras… choose your:

*Felt thickness
*Spine & drop length
*Skirt shape
*Contoured/flat
*Open wither & spinal channel options
*Colours (3 fabric types gives 60 colour options)
*4 leather colours
*3 thread colours

You envision it, and I’ll sew it 🧵🪡

13mm felt $275
17mm felt $325
It’s that simple 🩷🖤

12/08/2024

30” contoured show pad + open style wither, QLD made from 13mm wool felt, wool check overlay and full grain amber leather 🖤💙🧡
The days of flat pads rubbing on withers are over!
PM to get yours hand made - dozens of colour options and only a 2 week

11/08/2024

Pink Mania 🩷🤎 29” spine length + open wither.
17mm contoured 100% wool felt, pink corduroy and full grain leather.
Proudly QLD made 🇦🇺 but it’s not staying here, this one is off to Broken Hill for my brand ambassador.
DM to order yours !

10/08/2024

The cutest little pony pad 💜🖤
13mm contoured felt with a purple corduroy and full grain black leather.
Made just like the adult ones but scaled down and to match a little Wintec saddle.
Each one hand crafted in QLD so any size, shape or colour is possible ! DM to get yours under way

07/08/2024

This ladies hands are magic / look at the transformation !
Don’t give up on your old saddles because you think it’s too hard basket or if you want to sell them and get top $$
Flick her a message 🐴

I have this week free of bookings if anyone would like to put their hand up for a space.
Just $60.00 for saddles, $30.00 for bridles, $20.00 for extras such as breastplates and $50.00 for leather boots.
If your western saddle is engraved/carved leather such as the one in this photo I do charge an extra $20.00 to cover extra time and product.

I can meet you in town so that the change over is made easy.

Located Gympie QLD. ☀️

06/08/2024

The cutest little pony pad coming up 💜
Same attention to detail, same high quality materials as the adults, just scaled down (and cuter).
PM for a proper made saddle pad for your little ones.

04/08/2024

The official Armadillo Saddle Pad ambassador 🥹
Can’t wait to see this ASH trio in action at shows sporting my brand.

This is where the pink check craze started and I knew from the moment I started sewing this was something special.

The love Kayelene has for these horses (and saddle pads in general 😅) is beyond words and I’m extremely proud to have such a passionate woman on board.

01/08/2024

Happy Birthday to my heart horse 🖤🤍 and the main reason this business was started… all because we couldn’t find anyone in Australia to make us a short backed, bright yellow western pad.

30/07/2024

If you’re on Insta, head on over and give us a follow 😁 going to be looking for a sponsored rider on there shortly !

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28/07/2024

Fits like a glove! Custom shaped felt & corduroy pad for a very unique saddle 🧡🤎
Made in QLD by a rider for other riders 🇦🇺
$275 for 13mm felt
$325 for 17mm felt
Only a 2 week build time with a small deposit

27/07/2024

Another perfect fit 🤩💙 custom made each time!
100% high density 17mm wool felt, blue navy corduroy & full grain leather.
All of my materials are sourced from other Aussie Businesses 🇦🇺🦘 keeping it true and local, no pre cut shapes here. Each pad is cut to suit the horse and saddle.

20/07/2024

Loved working on this pad - new design concept, sketched by hand on paper then brought to life.
This was a zero wither pressure pad, made specifically for a horse recovering from a wither injury but also to suit two different saddles.
Smiles all round so far 🥰

19/07/2024

Sometimes we have to tweak things a little, after a few rides I noticed this saddle in particular (smooth leather undercarriage) started to shift the saddle pad around a bit. So instead of cheap velcro straps to keep it all in place, I’ve made a simple leather panel to match and keep it all together.

19/07/2024

Love a custom fit 👌 this pad was made extra short (26” spine length) for miss Firefly but with a longer drop to suit the saddles rigging 💙🤎
This pair can comfortably rack up those kms on their endurance rides !

17/07/2024

17mm contoured wool felt, navy corduroy & full grain chocolate leather 💙🤎
Made for a dear friend of mine and her (mostly) noble steed Echo. Can’t wait to watch this combo on their working equitation journey 😍

12/07/2024

My little workshop 🥰 it’s basic, but I get a beautiful sun rise each morning.
PS not usually this clean 😅