These halters are hand made by us on a commercial sewing machine. Why is that a big deal!! On a smaller machine, the stitches will work loose in days. China, made on machines where every stitch looks perfect, is also not reliable. . I grew up on a working cattle farm, and I can tell you there isn't a lot I don't know about handling cattle.  I know I don't want cheap junk on their heads when I am handling them. This harness comes with saddle padding, with color available.