Comparing the cost of the LeMieux Earth Dressage Saddle Pad

I’m on a mission to gradually replace the products and services I use for my Welsh Cob, Willow, with more sustainable alternatives. Next on the list is an eco‑friendly saddle pad and a matching fly hood - because let’s be honest, matchy‑matchy is practically a requirement for some equestrians.

A quick search led me to LeMieux’s Earth range, which includes consciously crafted saddle pads made from recycled materials. Even better, the range is currently part of their winter sale, with discounts of up to 50%. I managed to snap up the Earth Dressage Square in Ocean (Large) for £25, down from the usual £49.95. The matching fly hood (Medium) was also reduced to £12.45, instead of the standard £24.45. At the time of writing, both were still in stock.

It really does pay to shop around. Sometimes you still need to do it manually, because even artificial intelligence doesn’t always catch the latest discounts. When I asked Copilot to compare prices for the exact items I bought, it still showed the full retail price rather than the sale price. It did, however, highlight a few other retailers. I’m not familiar with Oakfield or Wadswick, but both list the LeMieux Earth fly hood for £15. Oakfield also sells the Earth Dressage Square in Ocean for £25, while Equiflair has it listed for £22.29 at the time of writing.

For comparison, the full‑sized Earth Dressage Square in Ocean costs £49.95 on the LeMieux website, making it the most expensive option when not on sale. The fly hood varies more widely price wise on Amazon, where it ranges from £23.50 to £31.19, depending on the size.

I’ve placed my order for both the saddle pad and the fly hood, and once they arrive, I’ll be doing a product unboxing and a fit review on Willow. Stay tuned.