Now with a new super soft suede binding and PU leather girth protection, the classic Close-Contact fit from LeMieux is designed to fit a wide range of more advanced show jumping saddles. It is now one of the most iconic jumping pads with its high withers, elastic D-legs and sweeping rear profile. These saddle pads offer a very stylish and professional look to any saddle. The luxurious suede upper and new soft suede binding are complemented by a super soft bamboo lining that absorbs and controls perspiration under the saddle and is beautifully comfortable and secure - minimizing rubbing, even on horses with sensitive skin. Tourniquets incorporate internal locking buckles to provide more girth options. There are several attractive colors and new colors are added seasonally, as well as a selection of new Small/Med pads to fit smaller saddles. Consider matching your Close Contact suede pad with a Classic Fly hood in the same color. Machine washable at 30 degrees. It is recommended to wash it in a laundry bag Pull the cover into the correct shape while wet, so that it retains its shape while drying. Make sure the drum of the washing machine is large enough to safely accommodate the size of the sheet. Make sure all velcro fasteners are securely closed before washing. Air dry away from any heat source (do not tumble dry).