Impact Gel
Located in the small town of Ettrick, Wisconsin, the Impact Gel company is a small but proud company that strives to make useful products while minimizing their environmental impact. Through ongoing research and rigorous testing, the company has successfully developed a comprehensive product line that offers unmatched performance and comfort for both the horse and rider.
Founded by Matthew Kriesel, who formed the Mattec Corporation with Richard Childress, the formation of Impact Gel was inspired by Matthew’s experience with racecar racing in NASCAR. Following a serious accident at the Daytona 500 in 2000 that affected driver Geoff Bodine, the product gained attention when Bodine credited the gel with saving him from experiencing a more severe injury.
Impact Gel itself is a patented material that is made from interconnected energy-dissipating molecules. These cross-links within the material allow the gel molecules to move freely around one another while also remaining linked. In this way, the gel is able to absorb and dissipate the force of the impact as well as the force of the pressure points that are associated with the inconsistencies of saddle fit. A variety of different products are available from the company, including saddle pads for English riders and specialty riders, ensuring there is a product available to suit virtually anyone’s riding needs.
Founded by Matthew Kriesel, who formed the Mattec Corporation with Richard Childress, the formation of Impact Gel was inspired by Matthew’s experience with racecar racing in NASCAR. Following a serious accident at the Daytona 500 in 2000 that affected driver Geoff Bodine, the product gained attention when Bodine credited the gel with saving him from experiencing a more severe injury.
Impact Gel itself is a patented material that is made from interconnected energy-dissipating molecules. These cross-links within the material allow the gel molecules to move freely around one another while also remaining linked. In this way, the gel is able to absorb and dissipate the force of the impact as well as the force of the pressure points that are associated with the inconsistencies of saddle fit. A variety of different products are available from the company, including saddle pads for English riders and specialty riders, ensuring there is a product available to suit virtually anyone’s riding needs.
Impact Gel Barrel Pad With Dropped Down Rigging
We have re-designed our contour saddle pad to better accompany barrel saddles. The Impact Gel Barrel Saddle Pad is an overall length of 28" with the front of the pad extending down 16", while the rear of the pad extends...
$305.00
Impact Gel Classic XT Lite Gel Western Saddle Pad
Our XT Lite Gel bladder has a system of perforations throughout the gel insert, creating a lighter, more breathable and cooler pad. XT Lite Gel protects your horse under the most extreme conditions, allowing extended riding. This close-contact design matches...
$295.00
Impact Gel XT Lite Underlayment Western Saddle Pad
The Underlayment Pad is a perfect complement to pair under your favorite woven blanket in the arena or on the trail. This slim 1/2" Contour Pad affords the same critical Impact Gel protection as the Classic Contour, but is thin...
$189.00