This extremely light weight gel pad can be used directly on the horses back or between numnah and saddle. It is very popular within the showing world as it is very good at stopping saddles from rolling side to side. It also helps stop saddles slipping up the neck and slipping backwards. The product can be cut with a pair of scissors for smaller saddles. The active soft gel pad is a easy care nontoxic breathable product that is machine washable on 30 degrees or by simply running under water using a mild soap.