The LeMieux Self Cool Grip Dressage Pad has an anti-slip design to prevent the saddle from slipping forward or back on the pad, with an added bonus of blast foam loacted under the saddle area to act as a shock absorbant. The Self Cool Grip Dressage Pad is made from a special material containing a cooling crystal kneaded into the weave. This helps to wick away moisture from the horses skin while also having a cooling effect to prevent over hating, ideal for everyday use.