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Arion HST's Shock Absorber, a Piece of our Exceptional Technology!
August 18, 2021
Rédigé par Sylvain Houry
Often left aside, the horse shock absorber is however an essential part for the comfort of your horse. It improves the evacuation of perspiration while allowing optimal breathability. The horse saddle pad also reinforces your horse's back.
With it, his comfort is improved during training or competition and fatigue is reduced. Discover now the two models of Arion HST horse shock absorber and bring an extra touch of comfort!
Summary:
- What is a horse shock absorber?
- What riding shocks does Arion HST design?
- What are the daily benefits of the horse shock absorber?
What is a horse shock absorber?
Understanding what horse shock absorbers are will help you make an informed choice. Focus on this essential part for the comfort of your horse during the effort!Complementary accessory to the saddle
Thesaddle shock absorber is, as its name indicates, close to the function of a car shock absorber. It absorbs the shocks and vibrations created during training and competitions. Placed under the saddle, therefore on the back of your horse, the horse shock absorber also brings a welcome breathability in a sporting context. More precisely, the pressure exerted by the saddle and the rider on the horse's back is reduced.
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The mass is distributed over the entire surface of the shock absorber to provide greater resistance to the effort. In the long run, the horse's fatigue is significantly reduced because it no longer has to endure the shocks. The spine, back and shoulders are clearly less stressed than usual and the health of the horse is greatly improved with this system.
Specific materials
To achieve such a result, years of in-situ studies were necessary. Arion HST, your specialist for riding saddles and leather accessories, has been able to use the best materials on the market for your horse. The base of this accessory is made of the same high quality leather that we use for the saddles. Made from 100% French leather, it has the best qualities for horse riding. Resistance, longevity and comfort are the three words that best describe it.
Most importantly, our saddle pads benefit from the addition of 3D mesh fibers. This synthetic woven mesh, recognizable by its net-like appearance, considerably improves the evacuation of perspiration. The breathability of the whole accessory becomes excellent with this fabric with revolutionary properties.
What riding shocks does Arion HST design?
In order to perform at its best, a riding shock absorber must be designed with extreme care. It's time to take a closer look at the two Arion HST models.The tourniquet pad
The withers pad is our first horse shock absorber made by Arion HST. It is a small pad designed to reduce the pressure on your horse's spine. Indeed, when you ride your horse, it is of course under pressure directly on this area of the body.
However, the withers pad that we propose will act as a shock absorber by limiting the shocks when jumping or galloping. Our experience in the equestrian world has shown us that trauma to the shoulder is common. We have therefore designed this riding accessory to limit this type of trauma.
With the withers pad, the weight distribution is more balanced and the shoulders of your horse will be preserved.
Anatomical horse shock absorber by Arion HST
Do you know the anatomical horse shock absorber made by Arion HST? With a shape reminiscent of your horse's back, this equestrian shock absorber is more versatile than the withers pad.
It distributes your weight and that of the saddle over the entire back of your mount. More balanced, the Arion HST anatomical shock absorber is just as stable as the previous model. It also benefits from a handcrafted design with top quality leather.
Of course, it benefits from the addition of 3D mesh fibers to achieve exceptional breathability, even during competition.
What are the daily benefits of the horse shock absorber?
The horse shock absorber is far from being an ordinary accessory. We can say without ambiguity that it brings a real added value in the medium term for the horse and its rider.Optimal breathability
Leather is a resistant material, perfectly adapted to riding and outdoor sports. But it is a material that is not known for its exceptional breathability. Mesh, on the other hand, adds this essential quality to horseback riding. While your horse will sweat during exercise, the sweat can accumulate under the saddle, creating discomfort. During exercise, it can even slip off due to perspiration stagnation. This is where the shock absorber mesh will play a central role. By getting rid of the horse's perspiration, it will improve the stability of the saddle.
A high level of comfort
Improving the stability of the saddle means improving the well-being of the horse. The horse will be able to make every movement freely and will feel less discomfort in the shoulders and back. You yourself will be more comfortable in the saddle and will be able to guide your horse better.
The comfort being increased, it is the whole well-being part during the competitions which will be reviewed and corrected thanks to the horse shock absorber. Trust Arion HST and discover the best in equestrian shock absorbers!
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3 questions to summarize our saddle shock absorber:
Horse shock absorber : what is it ?
The horse shock absorber is a riding accessory that, placed under the saddle, will reduce the pressure on the back, spine and shoulders of your horse.What does the use of mesh for the horse shock absorber bring?
The 3D mesh fibers we use to make the horse shock absorber improve the breathability of the accessory without losing strength.What riding shocks are available from Arion HST?
At Arion HST, two types of riding pads are available: the withers pad, which is more focused on the spine, and the anatomical pad, which is more versatile.
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