JHL close contact half wool saddlecloth offers the advatages of wool next to the horses back with the practical advatages wool has over sheepskin. The JHL 1/2 wool close contact saddlepad will help to dissipate shock, keep your horse cool and help to even out the space between the horses back and the panels of the saddle. This lightweight JHL close contact saddlecloth is designed to fit under most close contact saddles and is fully machine washable on a cool cycle. The JHL wool lined range fits high up into the gullet to help prevent any chafing of the withers even on high withered horses. Medium to fit approx 16" - 16 1/2" saddles, Large to fit 17" - 17 1/2" saddles, XL (where available) to fit 18"+ or saddles with a very deep panel or longer than average flap.