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T3 Saddle Pads, Half Pads and Cinches

T3 saddle pads from Toklat pair removable impact inserts with wool, felt or fleece linings, so you can match cushioning and saddle fit to how your horse moves, Western or English.

By the Tack of the Day Product Team · Updated November 2026

T3 WoolBack Extreme Pro Impact Performance Pad in black with white fleece lining

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T3 Extreme Pro Impact pads use 9mm inserts that Toklat lists for athletic performance and intense schooling, in WoolBack, Non-Slip and Matrix styles.

T3 Extreme Pro Impact pads

Extreme Pro Impact pads for hard work

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    What riders say about T3 saddle pads

    Verified buyers on T3's Ortho Impact and shim pads describe, in their own words, how the pads support the saddle and adjust its fit.

    T3

    This is the second of these Toklat Ortho pad that I have purchased They really support the saddle and save my horses backs.

    ★★★★★Verified buyer

    T3

    The product is built superbly and will accommodate forward cut jump saddles, as well as horses with a large wither. I highly recommend this product for individuals seeking to shim english saddles (jump saddles specifically, as this cut is quite forward) to improve fit or adjust fitting for a horse whose muscle development is uneven while seeking to increase balance again. This pad also will reduce discomfort in horses that have sensitive skin and can be sensitive to even the most mild pressure points.

    ★★★★★Verified buyer

    The T3 Edit

    T3 pads built around impact inserts, wool and shims

    T3's WoolBack Western pads, barrel pads, Non-Slip and felt-lined pads, English half pads, TechQuilt show pads and wool cinches each get a section below, with the Ortho Impact, Extreme Pro Impact and FlexForm inserts, the linings and the shims that set them apart.

    T3 WoolBack FlexForm Performance Pad with shims in black

    Wool lining

    T3 WoolBack Western pads with wool next to the horse

    T3 WoolBack Western pads line the horse side with 100% virgin wool and top it with a channel-quilted, non-slip military-grade fabric. The WoolBack Ortho Impact Performance Pad adds removable full-length inserts, a high-density XRD layer plus 13mm of medium-density viscoelastic foam, a high profile for wither clearance and leg cutaways for close contact. Toklat lists the XRD layer as absorbing 90% of impact. The WoolBack FlexForm Performance Pad w/Shims swaps in lightweight memory foam and includes twelve 1/4" felt shims, so you can build up one side or the front to adjust saddle fit. Look elsewhere if you want a pad you can machine wash: WoolBack pads are care-listed as remove inserts, brush, hose and hang dry, while the TechQuilt and Matrix pads below go in the washer.

    Shop WoolBack Western: T3 Western saddle pads · WoolBack Ortho Impact Round Skirt Pad w/Shims · WoolBack FlexForm Performance Pad w/Wear Leathers

    T3 WoolBack Western pads

    WoolBack Ortho Impact and FlexForm pads

      T3 Non-Slip FlexForm Impact Barrel Pad with shims in black

      Barrel racing

      T3 barrel pads that cushion every hard stop and turn

      T3 barrel pads take the WoolBack Ortho Impact build and cut it to barrel-saddle proportions: a 28" seat, 18" front drop and 15" rear drop on the WoolBack Ortho Impact Barrel Pad. Full-length removable inserts, a non-slip top, wool lining, a high profile and leg cutaways carry over from the performance pad, and Toklat lists Ortho Impact for athletic performance. The WoolBack Ortho Impact Barrel Pad w/Shims adds felt shims for saddle-fit tuning, and the Non-Slip FlexForm Impact Barrel Pad w/Shims and Felt Lined FlexForm Barrel Pad w/Shims bring memory foam to the same shape. Look elsewhere if you are not running barrels: the Western performance pads in the neighboring sections use standard pad shapes without the barrel-pad drops.

      Shop barrel pads: T3 Western saddle pads · WoolBack Ortho Impact Barrel Pad · Felt Lined FlexForm Barrel Pad w/Shims

      T3 barrel racing pads

      Barrel pads with Ortho Impact and FlexForm

        T3 Felt Lined FlexForm Performance Pad in black

        Grip and felt

        T3 Non-Slip and felt-lined pads that stay put at speed

        T3 Non-Slip pads grip with a breathable non-slip mesh lining under a rugged non-slip fabric top, which Toklat designed to keep the pad securely in place. The Non-Slip Ortho Impact Performance Pad w/Shims adds a full-length removable Ortho Impact insert, six pockets and twelve 1/4" felt shims, and the Non-Slip FlexForm Performance Pad w/Shims uses memory foam in the same layout. T3 felt-lined pads, such as the Felt Lined Ortho Impact Performance Pad, replace the mesh with compression-resistant, orthopedic-grade black polyester felt. Look elsewhere if you want natural wool against the horse: choose the WoolBack pads above. All of these share the high profile and leg cutaways and the same care: remove the inserts and shims, brush, hose and hang dry.

        Shop performance pads: T3 Western saddle pads · Felt Lined FlexForm Performance Pad

        T3 Non-Slip and felt-lined performance pads

        Non-Slip and felt-lined performance pads

          T3 Matrix AP Ergonomic Halfpad CoolBack Pro Impact in white

          Half pads

          T3 half pads that shim an English saddle to fit

          T3 half pads adjust an English saddle's fit from underneath. The Shim Pro Impact Dressage Half Pad has three internal full-length pockets on each side of the spine, comes pre-filled with two 1/4" shims for a total of twelve, and goes over any lightweight quilted saddle pad; the Shim Pro Impact AP Half Pad does the same in an all-purpose shape. The Matrix AP Ergonomic Halfpad CoolBack Pro Impact adds CoolBack 100% orthopedic fleece, an elongated front that extends over the shoulder instead of bisecting it, and machine-washable care; the Matrix Dressage Ergonomic Halfpad CoolBack Ortho Impact offers the same in a dressage cut. Look elsewhere if your horse needs most of the shims at once: Toklat says a shim pad is not meant for that, and points to the regular T3 half pad.

          Shop English half pads: T3 English saddle pads · Matrix Ergonomic AP Half Pad Schooling Liner · Saddle Pad Guide

          T3 English half pads

          Matrix and Shim half pads

            T3 TechQuilt CC Show Pad in white

            Show and XC

            T3 TechQuilt show pads for dressage and cross-country

            T3 TechQuilt show pads keep the saddle in place with non-slip mesh under the seat and anti-friction ETC fabric under the leg. The TechQuilt Stay Dry Dressage Pad measures 23" x 42", adds a Stay Dry lining and hook-and-loop girth straps, and the TechQuilt CC Show Pad adds a Joey Girth Slot and a Medallion fleece rolled edge. Both are machine washable, line dry. For cross-country, the Matrix Pro-Impact CoolBack Competition Cross Country Pad adds a full-length Pro-Impact insert, CoolBack synthetic orthopedic fleece, perforated inserts treated with Microban and a one-size fit. Look elsewhere if you want a pad for a Western saddle: TechQuilt and Matrix competition pads are cut for English.

            Shop show pads: T3 English saddle pads · TechQuilt Non-Slip Sport Pad · Matrix Competion Jumper Pad Pro Impact CoolBack

            T3 FlexForm WoolBack Straight Cinch in brown and natural

            Cinches

            T3 WoolBack cinches and girths lined with wool

            T3 FlexForm WoolBack cinches layer 1/2" of memory foam that molds to the sternum and rib cage with 1/2" of dense, 100% virgin wool fleece, so the barrel can expand and relax. The FlexForm WoolBack Roper Cinch and the FlexForm WoolBack Straight Cinch both use stainless steel hardware, and both are measured from buckle end to buckle end, so measure your current cinch the same way before you choose a length. They match the wool lining of the WoolBack pads, which makes a tidy pairing under a Western saddle. Look elsewhere if you need an English girth: these are Western cinches, and the half pads and TechQuilt pads above are T3's English options.

            Shop cinches: T3 girths and cinches

            Questions riders ask

            T3 saddle pad questions riders ask

            What is the difference between T3 Ortho Impact, Extreme Pro Impact and FlexForm pads?

            T3 Ortho Impact combines a high-density XRD layer with 13mm of medium-density viscoelastic foam and is listed for general schooling and athletic performance. Extreme Pro Impact is a 9mm insert listed for athletic performance and intense schooling. FlexForm is lightweight memory foam listed for training and conditioning. Choose the insert that matches your work, then pick the lining.

            What size T3 saddle pad do I need?

            T3 pads are sized by type, so start with your saddle. The Barrel Pad measures 28" seat, 18" front drop and 15" rear drop, the TechQuilt Stay Dry Dressage Pad is 23" x 42", and cinches are measured buckle end to buckle end. Measure your saddle or current cinch, then use Find Your Fit above to jump to your size.

            Which T3 pad suits barrel racing?

            T3 barrel pads start with the WoolBack Ortho Impact Barrel Pad: a 28" seat, 18" front drop, 15" rear drop, removable inserts, a non-slip top, a high profile and leg cutaways. Extreme Pro Impact, FlexForm and shim versions follow the same shape, and Non-Slip and felt-lined barrel pads are also offered. Open the barrel pads section above to compare them.

            How do I use a T3 half pad to shim an English saddle?

            A T3 shim half pad has three internal full-length pockets on each side of the spine, reached through a closure along the spine, and goes over a lightweight quilted saddle pad. The Shim Pro Impact pads come pre-filled with two 1/4" customizable shims, for a total of twelve shims. Add one shim at a time and recheck the fit every ride.

            How do I clean a T3 WoolBack pad?

            T3 WoolBack pads are cleaned by removing the inserts, brushing, hosing and hanging dry. The WoolBack FlexForm pads with shims also need the shims removed first. TechQuilt and Matrix pads are machine washable, with inserts and shims taken out before washing. Pull the inserts and shims before every cleaning.