Introducing, our Checkmate Denim by Impact Gel. The Denim Series is made with a Legend Elite Cut.  It is impeccably designed with close contact features including a contour cut at the spine and extended cutaway at the gussets. The gel technology is shaped and placed strategically to fit the placement of the saddle. The underside allows air between the pad and horse, improving circulation. These features provide flexible energy absorbing fit, resulting in high performance, non-slip, non-rollover protection for you and your horse.  Impact Gel patented technology provides a low profile ride that doesn’t slip. It won’t move and keeps you and your saddle in perfect alignment during the critical points of your ride. This pad won’t roll over when you go into a barrel. It also allows you to run a looser cinch so the horse can breathe, and be at their peak performance. The Legend Elite Cut saddle pad protects your horse when you set the rope. When you don’t want movement in a critical situation, it locks down protecting you and your horse. 30" or 32" Length 3/4" or 1" Thickness Cutout at the withers to provide free range of motion Extended cut away at the skirt for closer contact and saddle fit Crafted with a contour cut along the spine for maximum fit Heavy duty Black Wear leathers ensure years of durability Construction 1/16” thick eco-friendly, anti-microbial leather alternative Heavy duty brown wear leathers provided by S.B. Foot Tanning ¼” Impact Gel technology 3/4" Checkmate Denim Saddle Pad weighs 8 pounds 1" Checkmate Denim Saddle Pad weighs 9 pounds The 3/4" Checkmate Denim Saddle Pad is 3/4" thick in areas where gel is located. (Tree of the Saddle). The rest of the pad is 1/2" thick where gel is not located for a close contact feel. The 1" Checkmate Denim Saddle Pad 1" thick in areas where gel is located. (Tree of the Saddle). The rest of the pad is 3/4" thick where gel is not located for a close contact feel. *Impact Gel Exclusive *Leather is a natural product with natural characteristics and some color variation. *