With Long summer hacks on the horizon we thought we should put together our top hacking products to keep you safe and comfortable this summer.
In our opinion there is no such thing as too much high viz with multiple options for horse and rider there is no excuse for road users not to see you. It is always advisable to have some high viz items on even if you are off road so you can be spotted from a distance by farmers and low flying aircraft!
A seat saver is an essential piece of kit for longer rides, preventing you from becoming saddle sore and uncomfortable. Our best selling seat savers are the gel out and the gel cushion by Acavallo. Gel out will give you a little more security in the saddle and gel cushions are a thicker gel for the ultimate in comfort.
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Treat you horse to a little more padding with a half lined saddle pad, these help to distribute pressure over long distances and come in a range of colours to suit your matchy matchy needs.
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Tri zone all sport and LM mesh boots are a fantastic option to keep your horses legs cooler on longer rides whilst offering good protection from knocks and scrapes.
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Henry James and Gara neck staps for all of those “Oh Heck” moments we all know so well. If you need something with a martingale attachment but don’t want too much cluttering up your horses neck the Ingrid Klimke breastplate is a great option.
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We have a vast selection of Velcro blocks if you want to change them out for something to give you a little more security or a bit more freedom in the saddle. As long as the Velcro corresponds all blocks can be used on all saddles.
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Lighter weight stirrups or ones with a wider footbed can make the world of difference on a longer ride. Some stirrups have shock absorption which can help take the strain off of your joints. Why not take a look at some of the options in our stirrup bank if you are unsure as you can trial them for two weeks.
We have a great selection of lightweight riding tights with the Aubrion Mesh being the most breathable to keep you cool in the saddle. We also have the sleeveless base layers and vest tops in matching colourways and You can’t beat a lightweight glove with a good grip, essential for galloping and stopping! We have a range of gloves in our rider accessories.
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You also can’t forget a bag of treats for your very good boy or girl for when they bring you safely back to your stable. Remember to have a salt lick available in their stable or pop some electrolytes into their feed after very sweaty rides. We also have calming cookies and magic calmer available for the multi horse very exciting rides!