Our Technology

Inside the Jen X Designs
Jen Hegeman has become one of the preeminent saddle pad designers of the last decade. First at Fleeceworks and then at Toklat, her work has graced the backs of horses riding in everything from the Olympics to WEGs to Tevis to regional rodeos and LDs.
So what makes her work so ground breaking?

1/4” Poron XRD molecular impact technology.
This 20lbs density foam absorbs over 90% of the impact for both horse and rider, It is a great choice for English saddles, close-fitting saddles, and round barreled, mutton withered horses. It does not interfere or correct saddle fit or correct conformational issues. It creates the ultimate contact and feel for competitive horses.Our 1/4" inserts have all the same shock absorbing qualities as our 1/2" thanks to their higher density rating.You should choose the 1/4" for: English and saddles needing no correction.

1/2” Ponron XRD molecular impact technology.
This 15lbs density foam absorbs over 90% of impact for both horse and rider. It is a great choice for Endurance horses/saddles, especially those competing at 100 miles. It has moderate saddle fit correction and helps with some conformational issues. Our 1/2" thickness is also a great choice for minor saddle fit correction, heavier riders (more than 200 lbs), and extreme sports like 100-mile Endurance Rides or 3-Day Eventing.You should choose the 1/2" for: Endurance, treeless and saddles needing a little saddle correction.

NextJen 3/4” High-Performance VE technology.
This foam was specifically engineered for equine use and has ultra-fast recovery to cradle your horse’s top line every step, walk-gallop. It functions at extreme temperatures from freezing to past 170F. NextJen is a great choice for A- framed horses, older horses, horses in need of top-line development. It has great saddle corrective properties for bridging and wider fitting saddles and has great support and spinal clearance for treeless saddles.For English saddles, choose front or back shims from this material to give lift where needed and still provide all the protection needed for you and your horse's backs.