Yes! ...sort of. EQUICOR was started in 2012, by Bryan Toliver. He had several ideas of how to help horses perform better and wanted to develop those ideas into products and ultimately make those products available to the public.

Bryan has more than 30 years in the equine industry as a horse owner, competitor, avid horse enthusiast, and more than 20 years working in the animal health field specializing in equine health.

EQUICOR is just now going public launching its first products in the summer of 2022 with many more products to come later.

Yes. EQUICOR began testing their first prototype saddle pad in 2018. The first pad, called pad #1, is still being used today, has never been cleaned, brushed, or washed. We wanted to really put it to the test to see how it would hold up in a tough environment. The pad was tested in Texas, and has more than 2500 hours of riding time. Let's just say, it's been tested!

There have been numerous studies analyzing many different materials used in the western saddle pad. There is a common theme throughout these studies...the more natural the pad is, the better it is for the horse! When buying your next saddle pad, look for a pad with all natural, high grade wool content. EQUICOR only uses F10 grade wool in its pads which have the best qualities and properties for your horse.

No, all wool is not the same! First, there are synthetic wools. These are man-made materials (plastics) like automative carpet, it's a syntethic wool/felt like your car floor mats. Then there are wool blends which are the most common in saddle pads. This wool may be 80% natural wool with 20% synthetic wool. These are common because they are much cheaper than the higher quality, all-natural wool. They look good but don't offer much protection and comfort to the horse. The F10, and even F11 wool, is the top of the line for saddle pads with the F10 having the best qualitites for the horse. Then there are two manufacturing methods used to make wool...needle punch wool, is just that, it is pinched together with needles to make it take shape. Many times, you can actually see tiny pin holes in this felt. Next, and the best, is the steam pressed wool. The higher quality wool prodcts are steam pressed which makes a fantastic and uniform wool product. EQUICOR only uses F10 (steam pressed) wool.

EQUICOR only sells and markets their products directly to the consumer via their website.

The F10 wool is very durable and doesn't need a lot of maintenence. When needed, simply brush the dirt and hair off the pad with a horse body brush. If needed, you can wash the pad and just let it hang to air dry. Never hang it upside down to dry, just hang on it on a fence and let air dry in the sun.

Bryan Toliver is happy to speak with you and answer questions. Feel free to call with questions. 660-229-1968 or email at bryan24toliver@gmail.com

EQUICOR pads are made from F10 virgin wool which is naturally a white/cream color. EQUICOR pads are white wool with black leather.

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This is a great question! All EQUICOR pads use only F10 wool felt. F10 wool has the highest compression rating, highest moisture wicking, best temperature regulation, and a soft touch. All these qualities are the gold standard and are expensive to manufacture. Other saddle pad companies are trying to make a pad that fits a certain price point. They use the cheapest materials to allow them to hit a price point while maximizing profit. Many times those pads are able to be customized to better appeal to the consumer. EQUICOR only uses the best highest grade of wool, F10 wool, because this is best for the horse. The cost carries a value and that value is for your horse in the way F10 wool protects your horse. We strive to keep costs as low as possible but will not sacrifice quality over price. When compared to other pads and what the EQUICOR pad offers, you are actually making a better, long-term investment by purchasing an EQUICOR pad. Ride the most all natural pad you can buy, your horse will thank you!

The XP pad is an all natural F10 wool felt pad with a all natural fleece bottom. Sewn into the bars of the pad is an innovative product called XRD. XRD is used in many types of products such as the soles of high end running shoes, inside protective atheltic gear to protect athletes, and many more different uses. XRD Is proven to absorb shock and impact and provides an excellent cushioned product. The shock and impact absorbtion makes it a perfect product to be used in a saddle pad. XRD and some form of it, is used by other saddle pad manufactuers. What makes the EQUICOR XP pad unique is combining the XRD material in with the hghest grade of wool creating a product that is far superior than other products on the market...an all natural pad with outstanding shock absorbing with high compression, and natural wicking properties.

EQUICOR brought the XP pad to market in late July 2022. EQUICOR has developed another pad that has very unique and protective properties and still uses the F0 wool. This pad will be available to purchase in the fall of 2022. Stay tuned, and check back for more info!