This back pad can be used directly on the horse's back. The perforated "Therapeutic Soft Gel" allows skin breathing and keeps the contact with the saddle pad. It is non toxic, antibacterial and odour-stop. An anatomic channel limits the pressure on the horse spinal column. The contours are "ready to cut", which allows this back pad to fit your horse's morphology and your saddle shape, it releases the wither part and frees the shoulders, or it is also possible to shorten it. 30°C machine washable.