Pulled Wool Saddle Pads FAQ
How is a pulled wool saddle pad made?
Pulled wool pads are made on a latch hook rug canvas and pulled up through this canvas, giving the saddle pad its name, are lengths of wool roving. A loop is made from bottom to top, every other hole, either worked from the outside in, or in rows until the canvas is completely filled. The average 32 x 32 pad has over 3,500 individual loops.
What makes a pulled wool saddle pad different then a felt pad?
Solid felt pads, while perfectly okay for plenty of horses, don’t offer the form fit and level of comfort that a pulled wool pad does. Being solid felt they cannot breathe. Because of how a PWP is made on a canvas grid with individual loops of roving, they are breathable and will felt down to form fit a horse over time, compressing to about half their original thickness. They offer superior comfort for the horse and close contact for the rider.
How long does it take to make a pulled wool saddle pad?
10-12 hrs.
Where do I buy one?
You can purchase from me through the Shop. You’ll see a listing for Custom Pulled Wool Saddle Pad. There are several sizes I offer. If you need anything really special (all dyed colors, brands, bulk orders for rodeo awards) just shoot me an email (squiresskay@gmail.com) or give me a call at 304-702-4423.
Where do I find information on how to make one?
I offer both a thorough PDF guide that walks you through the process of making a pulled wool pad step by step, and a complete kit. Both can be found in the Shop.
Where do I get the stuff to make a PWP?
I have a complete resource list in my PDF guide. You can also purchase roving directly through me. I recommend checking in with your local yarn & fiber shop, they will be a valuable resource and be able to help you find local sources for wool roving. All my canvas I purchase from Color Crazy. Latchhooks can also be purchased through them, I have good luck finding them at thrift stores in the craft section.
Are there horses you shouldn't use a pulled wool saddle pad on?
Pulled wool saddle pads for all their virtues, aren't a solution for poor conformation or bad saddle fit. I only recommend them for use when you have a good fitting saddle and a healthy back.
