Durable and reliable, this Diamond R square contour pad gets the job done. The contoured spine gives this pad that molded to your horse feel on the very first ride. The suede wear leathers protect your pad from saddling rubs that could break down your pad top. The 1" felt filler offers top notice support for your horses back. It absorbs impact during long rides keeping your horse more comfortable on those long rides. The tacky too bottom has a unique waffle pattern that encourages air flow under the saddle. The tacky too is extremely helpful to prevent saddle slipage without damaging the horse's hair.