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The Close Contact 30" x 30" or 30" X 28"

The Close Contact 30" x 30" or 30" X 28"The Close Contact 30" x 30" or 30" X 28"The Close Contact 30" x 30" or 30" X 28"
from $221.95

 

5 Star Pads

The Close Contact 5 Star Saddle Pad is specifically designed to fit the "butterfly" shaped skirts of many of today's popular saddles. Physical touch can create a relationship with your horse not possible without it. The butterfly-cut close contact saddle pad is perfect to complement butterfly saddle skirts, and it enables you to maintain that "close contact" feel with your horse. The contoured shape of 5 Star Equine Products' pads fit your horse like a glove, and the 100% pure virgin wool felt wicks away moisture, cleans up easily and stabilizes your saddle with limited cinching. Wear leathers provide protection and durability. Hand-made in the USA!

Pad Specifications:

  • 30"Wide x 30"Long
  • Colors: Natural, Black, Dark Chocolate, Turquoise, Hot Pink, Purple & Red
  • Thickness: 1/2", 3/4", 7/8", 1"r

5 Star recommends 1" - 2" of pad showing around the perimeter of your saddle. Measure your saddle before ordering for proper fit.

5 Star uses high quality real leather for the basic, stamped, hair on and printed wear leathers. Due to the nature of leather, variances in color, pattern and style can occur with each hide. The swatches and photos of our wear leathers are only a close representation of the actual leather. We cannot guarantee the cut of our patterned leathers as no two will be the same. If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 870-389-6328 prior to ordering.

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Thickness

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Length

Standard 30"
Barrel 28"

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Wither Options

Gullet Hole
No Gullet Hole
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Wear Leathers

Aged Bark
Latigo
Brown
Oro Russet
Black
Chocolate Python
Multi Turquoise Python
Cream Python
Aqua Python
Grey Cowboy Tool
Black Cowboy Tool
Magenta Cowboy Tool
Magenta Gold Cowboy Tool
Ivory Cowboy Tool
Brown Cowboy Tool
Turquoise Brown Cowboy Tool
Blue Teal Cowboy Tool
Savanah Roses
Deep Purple Roses
Turquoise Brown Roses
Imperial Red Roses

Turquoise Mesa Feathers

Turquoise Mesa Feathers
Violet Feathers
Antique Iron Feathers
Phoenix Feathers
Black Croc
Ivory Croc
Topaz Blue Croc
Black Silver Crocodile
Dark Lagoon Croc
Flamingo Croc
Deep Purple Croc
Skyblue and Gold Croc
Seafoam Green Croc
Pink Aztec
Copper Aztec
Light Turquoise Aztec
Turquoise Copper Aztec
Royal Blue Laredo
Chocolate Laredo
Dark Red Bronze Laredo
Ivory Chocolate Gold Laredo
Mint Navajo
Coral Navajo
Turquoise and Brown Navajo
Turquoise White Navajo
Turquoise Red Navajo
Paisley Mint
Monet Aquarium

Cactus Plant

Cactus Plant
Sunflower Print
Serape Croc
Grey Brindle
Red White Salt & Pepper

Black White Salt & Pepper

Black White Salt & Pepper
Jaguar
Leopard Acid Wash
Pink Leopard
Caribbean Blue Leopard
Violet Leopard

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Breast Collar Protector Wear Leathers

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Breast Collar Protector Wear Leathers

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Leather Embroidery patch

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Edge Spots

Turquoise Pearl Spots
Ivory Pearl Spots
Gold Spots
Antique Spots
Silver Spots
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5 Star Experiences

Tammy Johnson

I first decided to purchase a 5 star pad after hearing all of the awesome reviews on it and learning that they have the most virgin wool out of any other saddle pad on the market. I have ordered 3 pads and I am hooked! My horses stay comfortable whether it be during speed events or long trail rides.

Mandee Fetzer

I love my 5 star pad because it literally makes my horse smile! It is the only pad I have used that truly fits my horse's back. Elvis would rear up and become upset when I used my other pad.

Brittany Nice

United States

I struggled with saddle fit with my mare for almost a year. After spending thousands of dollars trying to find a right saddle/saddle pad combo, I finally tried a 5 star and was immediately hooked. My mare is running harder, clocking better, and is overall happier and more relaxed.

Debbie Ackerman Hershey

I chose 5 Star pads for my horses because wool felt is tried and true, the pads fit a variety of body, and i have never seen a dry spot on any of my horses since switching to 5 Star pads years ago. The pads can be cleaned, and they are made to last! Great product that I highly recommend!

Brandy Higdon

Tennessee

The 5 star pad conforms great to my horses back and gives much needed relief on his withers. I love how soft but very durable they are and they are so easy to clean. I had tried other types of felt pads but he was very unhappy and as soon as I put this one on he's very comfortable and relaxed.

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