tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post5214018106422207617..comments2023-08-22T01:43:05.915-07:00Comments on The Roaming Rider: The Pad That Will Not DrySarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-18634134523145803442016-03-08T04:54:03.013-08:002016-03-08T04:54:03.013-08:00I put the pad in front of a fan before work yester...I put the pad in front of a fan before work yesterday and it was dry as a bone when I got home from work!! Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-85849313658412189952016-03-07T11:04:43.465-08:002016-03-07T11:04:43.465-08:00Tumble dry with no heat is incredibly unlikely to ...Tumble dry with no heat is incredibly unlikely to do any damage to your pad. There's no heat and it doesn't spin that fast so it won't tear it apart. Honestly, if your pad fell apart from being tumble dried with no heat, it would have to have been in really terrible shape to begin with. You could sit by the drier and watch it if that would make you feel better about it. Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-39221491277357447302016-03-07T10:20:55.056-08:002016-03-07T10:20:55.056-08:00I thought mine was finally done yesterday, but whe...I thought mine was finally done yesterday, but when I dug my fingers down deep into the wool fibers, it was still wet at the base. I am hoping the fan does the trick all day today. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-64496563203222487102016-03-07T09:28:33.022-08:002016-03-07T09:28:33.022-08:00Timing of your post is perfect because I took my S...Timing of your post is perfect because I took my Skito pad home to wash this weekend and we're going onto Day 3 of air drying. It's mostly dry, just wet at the ends toward the bottom where there is extra padding and gravity has caused the water to run towards. I took out the shims, used the garden hose outside and a little watered down detergent. I live with a non-horse family/parents, they would revolt if I ever did horse laundry in our washer haha Grace Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940229993479813381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-13102090015065461172016-03-07T07:55:48.616-08:002016-03-07T07:55:48.616-08:00I need to get a second pad for our next ride, but ...I need to get a second pad for our next ride, but I am wishing I already had it. then I wouldn't care if it took a month to dry this one out. <br /><br />Good idea with the vinegar. The hubby was really not happy that the bathroom stunk really bad all last week. OOPS!!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-45302578386619275182016-03-07T07:54:47.711-08:002016-03-07T07:54:47.711-08:00yeah, I won't be washing it again for a long t...yeah, I won't be washing it again for a long time. This is ridiculous! I just can't see throwing my $300 pad in the drier. I may do it yet, but eeek!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-18958711670482264462016-03-07T07:54:04.788-08:002016-03-07T07:54:04.788-08:00Thin Line specifically says to not use Melp. I am ...Thin Line specifically says to not use Melp. I am not sure why, but they hate it and if I use it my warranty is void. The stuff they recommend (can't recall the name right now) isn't very expensive, I just didn't have any on hand ad really wanted to wash my pad. I think I should have waited. <br /><br />I am still hesitant to throw it in the drier. I do have to see if it even has the option to tumble without any heat. I am not sure it does. If the fan doesn't work, I am going to roll it up in towels and see if that doesn't help.<br /><br /> Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-41868891363543662192016-03-07T07:21:46.043-08:002016-03-07T07:21:46.043-08:00Totally get it! This is why I ended up with two wo...Totally get it! This is why I ended up with two wool Matrix pads, so I can wash one and use the other. I don't try it in the bathtub those, it's the outdoor hose for me, too stinky to allow in the house! I do roll and squish between dry towels, that works. I occasionally do the the spin cycle too, but I'd rather do less than more.<br /><br />As for the stink, I don't use much detergent, just a drop of a gentle cleaner, but I do add in a healthy dose of vinegar, seems to cut smells quite well (especially on stinky human clothes too!). irish horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289040711028666546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-18648723044445429702016-03-07T07:02:05.877-08:002016-03-07T07:02:05.877-08:00I completely agree with Saiph. And I would first d...I completely agree with Saiph. And I would first do the rinse and spin cycle in the washing machine to get the excess water out. Even the gentle spin cycle will remove more water than hand wringing. Crickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834640625999522559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-50082040197954554352016-03-07T06:44:43.673-08:002016-03-07T06:44:43.673-08:00That's always been my complaint about wool. A...That's always been my complaint about wool. And why mine's only been washed out like twice in all the years I've had it. And then left out in the sunshine. For days.<br /><br />And my drier at home is cheap and doesn't have just a tumble dry air option. Medium or Regular heat. And I'm not risking my pads to that monstrosity.<br /><br />But I'm like you; everyone telling me it's okay to do it, I'd still be freaking out and scared to do it!!! shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373910560596490516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-62830708587892919092016-03-07T05:38:22.234-08:002016-03-07T05:38:22.234-08:00Sara, you really can put it in the tumble dry, low...Sara, you really can put it in the tumble dry, low/no heat setting in the dryer without ruining the pad. Definitely better than the fireplace!! I have a Mattes sheepskin pad and an imitation Mattes, also genuine sheepskin (as in NOT just wool. Aka a lot more expensive and fragile! That Mattes was over $200 and it's just a half pad!) that have survived many a gentle wash in cold water with Mattes Melp in the washing machine followed by getting tossed in the dryer on the no heat setting. I do the same with my Woolback girths, my Woolback pad, my $150 velvet wool-backed custom dressage pad, and my mohair girth. All have survived without shredding or shrinkage! :) FYI: in terms of detergents for leather, Mattes Melp is cheap, has no perfume, and is great for cleaning leather goods in the wash without drying them out! :D I've found it on Amazon with Prime shipping before.Nicole Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817619834026667737noreply@blogger.com