Can Impact Gel leak out of my Saddle Pad? Simply stated, no. Impact Gel is not a liquid and does not move within the pad. While we speak of it being a gel, it starts out in a liquid form, then it is poured into a sealed polyurethane bladder. It sets into a semi-solid state within minutes. If the pad were to be punctured or cut, nothing would leak from the pad. The gel bladder is glued into position between the layers and then reinforced with stitching to eliminate movement. The gel bladder is glued into position between the layers and then reinforced with stitching to eliminate movement. #impactgel #impactgelsaddlepads #horseriding #horses #horselover #horsesofinstagram #rodeolife