Lemieux Half Lined Dressage Numnah is half lined with Merino lambskin, which is fully breathable, maintaining optimum temperature in summer and winter. It regulates humidity, controlling the breeding of bacteria and skin irritations and prevents bruising, scarring, chaffing and pressure sores. The wool is much denser & softer than older sheep's wool commonly found. They have a clear spine and Swan-neck design that sweeps up at the wither relieving pressure on the spine and allowing air flow. The stiffer spine gives the Numnahs very good shape and stability under the saddle. There is also a strengthened 'Signiature' girth protection area with double adjustable velcro straps for ease of saddle fitting.  Care Instructions: If washed carefully on a wool cycle (max 30 degrees), or by hand, with preferably WoolSkin (available from Horse Health) or non-biological powder or liquid these lambskin pads will give long service. We recommend that if WoolSkin is not available, some human hair conditioner (ideally for dry hair) is  rubbed over the underside of the lambskin prior to placing in the machine. Always air dry or tumble on a cool setting. NEVER dry or place directly on a heat source. LeMieux Pro Lambskin Dressage Numnah Half Lined