New Product! Discover our ARION HST Training Boots!

28 Apr, 2022
Rédigé par Sylvain Houry

Discover our training horse protections and work your horse with peace of mind. In order to make riding ever more comfortable for our horses so that they can give their best. A specific design, noble materials, aestheticism signed Arion, everything necessary for the safety and well-being of your horse in training.

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Training pads to work my horse

Training horse protectors seen by Arion HST

Training pads to work my horse 

At home, our horses tend to express themselves more freely than on the show grounds. In a place where they feel comfortable and confident, they are freer to express their emotions. So, from one day to the next, they may be more green or they may be more slowed down. In both cases, they may not be paying attention to themselves.

The role of the protections in training

Therefore, horse guards for training are essential. Their role is to protect the cannons, which house bones and tendons, against possible shocks. 

Indeed, even on the flat, our horses that are a little happier or slower than usual can collide. It is not uncommon to see a hind leg collide with a front leg, or two front legs collide with each other. 

These shocks are usually not serious, but can also lead to trauma and lameness. 

However, this type of bad adventure is quite common. It is said that horses hurt themselves in training or in the paddock. 

So, when you work your horse, whether on the flat or over jumps, whether you put him in the paddock or on the walker, putting training pads on him will limit the risk of shocks. Studies have shown that putting a horse in the paddock has a major impact on its well-beingso you might as well protect him properly.

What kind of protection should I wear during training?

When training a horse, the type of protection to be placed is not a matter of chance. Depending on the age of the horse, its level of work, the frequency of its outings as well as the discipline on the agenda for the day's session, it is important to consider the type of protection to be used. 

In general, training horse protectors such as gaiters and fetlock guards will be appropriate for most cases. Fetlock boots and fetlock protectors adequately cover the front and rear cannons. Thus, these training boots cover the tendons and bones of the horse and limit the impact of any shocks. 

On the other hand, depending on the nature of the work, other types of protection can be used. So, if your horse has a tendency to injure the pastern or the glomes on the forelegs, it may be necessary to put bells on him at work or in the paddock. On the other hand, working or polo bands can be applied during training. They are used to support the tendons, keep them warm and protect them from shocks. However, they are complex to apply and can be very counterproductive if not applied correctly. 

In fact, training horse gaiters remain the simplest and most effective protection.

Training horse protectors seen by Arion HST

At Arion HSTwe strive to provide our riders with quality, durable and comfortable products. This new line of products, our training pads, is no exception.

Reliable and robust drive guards

Thus, we offer training horse protections that meet our quality criteria. As for our our saddles as well as our accessoriesAs for our saddles and accessories, we wanted our protections to be made of noble and resistant materials. In this way, the comfort of your horse is durable over time.

  • Leather training gaiters

Our training pads are made of leather. It is a high quality and noble material. Well maintained leather offers a solidity to any test. It is for its qualities that leather has been the preferred material of saddlery craftsmen for many years. 

Moreover, leather is a flexible material that adapts to all shapes. Thus, after a few sessions, the training horse protections will be almost tailor-made for your horse. This guarantees optimal comfort.

  • Other specific components

After leather, our training horse protections are made of soft polymers. The latter, covered with a layer of soft fabric, ensure shock absorption. 

Thus, the protections are light, dry quickly and protect well the most sensitive parts of your horse's limbs.

In terms of ease of use, the training horse protectors require little maintenance. No matter what the outdoor conditions or the state of the arena, the walker or the paddock, you can put them on without fear. After the session, it is imperative to wash them properly. You can brush them gently with a plug to remove sand or dried soil before putting them away. If necessary, you can also wash them in soapy water. Be sure to wipe off the leather and let them air dry before putting them back on your horse. 

Given their composition, we recommend that you regularly maintain them with specific leather care products.

Protection of the training horse for optimal performance

The primary purpose of training horse pads is to prevent your horse from injuring itself due to blows received at work or in the paddock. 

In fact, our training pads are specifically designed to protect the most fragile areas of the horse's limbs. 

So, on the flat or over jumps, on the longe, on the walker or in the meadow, you can take your horse out in complete safety. Your horse will be protected and its injuries will be considerably limited. 

 

However, we recommend that you do not put protection on your horse on a daily basis, unless it is contraindicated by your veterinarian. By protecting your horse as soon as it leaves the stall, you run the risk of desensitizing it. In the same way that some horses are desensitized to the legthey may no longer be afraid of getting hurt on the job. As a result, they become less aware of their limbs and bump more easily. A bad habit that should not be allowed to develop.

Three questions about the new training horse protectors by Arion HST

When will the training pads be available?  

Our training pads will be available for sale very soon. We will inform you of their availability via our social networks !

How to choose the right protections for my horse?

Training pads should be adjusted to the size of each horse's limbs. If they are not properly fitted and installed, they will be counterproductive.

Is the leather thick enough to protect the horse from shocks? 

Generally speaking, during training, the shocks are not very violent. The leather and the polymer alloy are sufficient to protect the limbs from cuts and to absorb shocks.

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