About Mayatex™
Joyce Dobkins founded Mayatex™, Inc., in 1944. After graduating Valedictorian in her class from Texas Tech University, Joyce, at the age of 33 purchased an automobile in New York City and drove by herself to Guatemala on the newly opened Pan-American Highway. While living in Guatemala she became very knowledgeable of Mayan culture and textiles. Her love of the native textiles prompted her to start her own weaving business with her sister, Carmen Drake. Their first major success was the famous hand woven Guatemalan skirt, which was sold at Neiman Marcus and later in stores throughout the United States. The dyeing and weaving techniques they developed in their factory are still being used today in Guatemalan weavings.

In 1959 Joyce and Carmen moved the business to El Paso, where they began a “Cottage Industry” weaving saddle blankets in Juarez, Mexico. During the years Joyce and Carmen developed innovative design and weaving techniques that set the standard for woven saddle blankets, tapestries and floor coverings. Joyce actively worked in the business until the age of 83. In August of 2003, Joyce passed away at the age of 91. She is sorely missed. The business that was started by this very modern and adventurous woman continues to thrive and is held in high regard within the equine industry.

Today, Mayatex™ is owned and operated by James Drake and Pi Crowley who strive to create new and innovative hand woven saddle blankets from quality craftsmen throughout the world. Mayatex™ takes care in designing each saddle blanket, making sure that not only will each design be pleasing to the eye, but also satisfy the needs of both horse and rider.

Mayatex™ Custom Design Saddle Blankets
Mayatex™ Saddle Blankets possess intricate design and unparalleled quality. You can create a custom look with any blanket you choose because we enable you to create 10 original saddle blanket designs. By selecting custom yarn colors and placing them into the design, you can create your own unique show blanket!

Why Select Mayatex™ Contour Pads?
Mayatex™ Contour Pads offer great style and increased contact with the horse due to their superior fit. The advantage of a contour pad is its stability on the back of a horse.  Since the pad is contoured, there is less movement side-to-side and front to back because of the increased contact with the back of the horse. These pads have been a particular favorite with trail riders who experience terrain changes during  their ride.  Mayatex will be introducing a cut-back version for performance horses which will incorporate an original Mayatex design blanket with a pad design that will better fit  high-withered horses.  Style and Performance- and don't forget superior fit! 

What Do Customers Say About Mayatex™?
Just wanted to say love your blankets, i was skeptical at first having used cheaper blankets in the past but i am now a customer for life. My horse always looks her best and i can affordably change her look when ever i want!
Anonymous

I have the Chaco Canyon Wool Contour Pad in the Blue /Brown and I must say it is stunning on my Morgan filly. I was so impressed with the quality, the comfort, and the workmanship- I was delighted to give another as a gift to a respected Horse Trainer (Jerry Jacobs) who was thrilled with the workmanship and comfort as well!
Ann Pruitt- InfoHorse.com

Order Your Mayatex™ Saddle Pads Today!
Most equine catalogs (Jeffers, ValleyVet, Smith Brothers, State Line Tack)  and many tack stores carry Mayatex because of their great popularity with horse men and women across America. If ordering from your horse catalog or local tack store is inconvenient, please feel free to call us today and we will help you!