Protect your
horse's back,
session after session
Thanks to D3O® technology, the LAO Shock Absorber absorbs impacts, distributes pressure, and moves with the horse, regardless of the discipline.
600+
Couples Receiving Support
5 years
D3O® Warranty
4.8/5
Customer Satisfaction
AUDIENCE AWARD
: Paris Horse Show Innovation Awards
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AUDIENCE AWARD
: Paris Horse Show Innovation Awards
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Which shock absorber is right for you?
Whether your saddle is a perfect fit or not quite right, there’s a shock absorber designed by saddle fitters specifically for your situation. Two products, one mission: to protect your horse’s back, ride after ride.
14-day trial
Try it out in real-world conditions—satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
5-year warranty
On the impact absorption capacity of D3O®
Made in France
Designed by saddle fitters, for riders
Would you like a professional's opinion?
Our partner saddle fitters can let you try out our shock absorbers as part of a saddle fitting consultation.
for a saddle that needs adjusting
The LAO Unclamped Wedge-Type Shock Absorber
An innovative, anatomically designed pad that, thanks to its D3O® technology, absorbs shocks and pressure for maximum comfort for both horse and rider; its adjustment system allows you to customize your saddle.
269 €
to find a saddle that fits the horse
The LAO Unrestricted Shock Absorber
An innovative, anatomically designed pad that, thanks to its D3O® technology, absorbs shocks and pressure for maximum comfort for both horse and rider. Without a correction system, it is ideal for a saddle that is 100% tailored to the horse.
219 €
Would you like a professional's opinion?
Our partner saddle fitters can let you try out our shock absorbers as part of a saddle fitting consultation.
The tangible benefits for your horse
Conceived and designed by saddle fitters, because even a 100% custom-fit saddle isn't enough.
01
Freedom of movement
Improve your horse's comfort by eliminating pressure points from the saddle. Increase your horse's range of motion by freeing up its shoulders. Better movement leads to improved performance.
02
Back Care
Reduce back pain and the risk of injury. A healthy back means fewer costly veterinary and osteopathic treatments.
03
Harmony in a Relationship
Unlock the connection between horse and rider. Without the constraints of equipment, aids are more precise, and trust is strengthened.
What Your Horse Experiences, Session After Session
Without a shock absorber
- Impacts of up to 4 times the rider's weight
- Microtraumas that accumulate over time
- Less fluid movement and a reduced range of motion
With the LAO Shock Absorber
- Shocks are absorbed
- Movement is unrestricted, with greater range of motion and improved mobility
- The horse's back remains healthy over time