Training pad, seen from the side. Dark latigo leather covers a felt pad, with rings, a black off billet and a long stitched cinch billet hanging from the near side.
Bay horse standing in a covered arena wearing a Martin Saddlery training pad cinched in place of a saddle. The latigo covered pad sits on its back with a cinch and stitched billet.
Latigo covered training pad on a bay horse, seen up close from the side. A stitched leather billet and a black off billet hold the cinch below the dark leather pad.
Bay horse in a halter standing side on in a sand arena with a training pad cinched on its back. The dark leather pad has rings and straps where a saddle's rigging would sit.
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Training pad, seen from the side. Dark latigo leather covers a felt pad, with rings, a black off billet and a long stitched cinch billet hanging from the near side.
Bay horse standing in a covered arena wearing a Martin Saddlery training pad cinched in place of a saddle. The latigo covered pad sits on its back with a cinch and stitched billet.
Latigo covered training pad on a bay horse, seen up close from the side. A stitched leather billet and a black off billet hold the cinch below the dark leather pad.
Bay horse in a halter standing side on in a sand arena with a training pad cinched on its back. The dark leather pad has rings and straps where a saddle's rigging would sit.

Training Pad

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Description

Designed specifically for the serious horseman and used by top trainers like Nick Dowers and Clinton Anderson. Ideal for starting colts and a great training tool used in softening exercises for older horses as well. This latigo covered pad is a safe alternative to using your regular saddle. It is lightweight, easy to handle, but extremely durable. It helps ease young horses into having a saddle on their back with the pressure of a front and back cinch. Protect your expensive saddles from getting scarred or torn up. This is a valuable tool for preparing sale colts, desensitizing spooky horses, colt starting, and softening up older finished horses, with strategically placed D-rings that offer multiple tying or flexing positions. High-quality, orthopedic grade felt lining is covered with sturdy latigo leather for durability. Two nylon long latigos and flank cinch included. Martin Saddlery strap is hand-oiled and hand-finished the traditional cowboy way. Some variations in leather tones may occur.

  • Designed specifically for the serious horseman and used by top trainers like Nick Dowers and Clinton Anderson
  • Ideal for starting colts and a great training tool used in softening exercises for older horses
  • Lightweight, easy to handle, but extremely durable
  • Helps ease young horses into having a saddle on their back with the pressure of a front and back cinch
  • Protect your expensive saddles from getting scarred or torn up
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  • Items must be unused, in original condition and packaging, with tags attached.
  • Sale and clearance items are final sale unless defective.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Martin Training Pad?

It's a latigo-covered pad used in place of a saddle for starting colts and training horses.
Who uses it?

It's designed for serious horsemen and used by trainers like Nick Dowers and Clinton Anderson.
What is included?

Two nylon long latigos and a flank cinch are included.
Why use it instead of a saddle?

It's lightweight, easy to handle and protects your expensive saddles from scarring or damage during colt starting.
What can it be used for?

Starting colts, preparing sale colts, desensitizing spooky horses and softening exercises on older horses. D-rings offer multiple tying or flexing positions.