AMS® synthetic wool panels

Traditional saddles with a conventional wool or wool/synthetic mix filling need about six months of regular riding to settle into the shape of the horse's back and at this time the first re-stuffing is already required. This is because wool does not go back to its original shape and the panels can become asymmetrical or develop hardened bulky spots, as the filling shifts or bunches together. This can cause soreness for the horse.
Regular check-ups then follow, to make sure that the weight of the rider or possible crookedness of the rider or horse did not shape the filling in an undesirable way.

The AMS® technology was developed to reduce these negative characteristics of a conventional wool filling and combine it with the unique properties of wool, which provides good shock absorbing and a good universal fit on different horses as well as a soft and kind contact to the horse’s back, that allows a good connection between the horse and the rider.

The patented AMS® panel technology features an exterior neoprene layer at the inside of the panel, which is designed to stabilise pressure and disperse variances in pressure within the panels in order to avoid hotspots. This provides a soft and consistent contact on the horse’s back that distributes pressure evenly and features great shock absorbing properties. This allows maximum comfort and freedom of movement for the horse and encourages it to lift and use its back more effectively, while providing the rider with good support and a smoother, shock absorbing ride.
Neoprene was chosen due to its breathability, shock attenuation and durability. The neoprene layer also has a big advantage, in that it adapts distinctively well to the horse’s back and provides a soft and even layer that distributes the rider’s weight very effectively.

The synthetic high-quality wool provides good resilience under different weather and temperature conditions, ruling out the development of mould or mildew.

Saddles that feature AMS® panels can be re-stuffed and fitted individually to the shape of your horse’s back, just as every traditional saddle with conventional wool filling.
To make totally sure that the panels fit your horse and the filling is evenly distributed, we nevertheless advise you to take your saddle to regular check-ups done by a professional saddler once a year, especially when usage exceeds normal usage (riding up to 6 horses per day).