A Set for Your Horse

As a rider, the choice of a horse outfit is far from being purely aesthetic. Indeed, whether for reasons of comfort, elegance, but also performance, choosing a set allows you to keep the same level of quality in all your equipment. 

Let us explain everything in this new article.

Contents

1. Why choose a set for your horse? 
2. The right horse set
3. The not inconsiderable accessories for a horse set

1) Why choose a set for your horse? 

When we talk about a horse outfit, we often think of certain horses with a complete outfit of rugs, gaiters and matching hats. On a horse, a set can concern the more secondary equipment, but not only. 

A set for elegance

Choose to match your Arion riding rug riding rug to your gaiters, but also to your hat and your own outfit is a sign of elegance, if you don't fall into bad taste.

Matching your riding gear is a good way to make your horse and riding more aesthetic and beautiful. But that's not the only reason.  

A horse set for comfort 

Thus, choosing a quality horse kit is the assurance that each part of the equipment is adapted to your horse, for a tenfold comfort. 

2) The right set of horses

Arion Saddlery specializes in custom-made or half-measure saddles as well as other equipment adapted to the morphology of horses. Our goal is to make riding comfortable for every horse, so that everyone can express all their abilities. 

At present, we offer three models of custom-made saddles and half-measureone for each discipline. Each saddle is composed of customization options to make it as close as possible to you and your horse.

But our expertise extends beyond stools.

The matching and equally comfortable bridle

If it is adapted, the riding saddle guarantees a certain comfort for the rider, as well as for the horse. But it is not the only equipment imposed by our practice.

Some horses can easily injure their head because of their tack. In this case, in addition to quickly treat these injuries to prevent them from getting worse, it is essential to find the cause and remedy it.

At Arion, we want horses to be comfortable at all times. That is why we have developed specific and ergonomic harnesses. Our halterFor example, our halter has an offset headpiece that eliminates pressure points on the mobile cartilaginous hump (behind the ears). This area is very sensitive in our horses, as it is highly innervated.

Always in the same search for comfort, we have developed a complete ergonomic headrest. This elastic headrestThis elastic headrest, with the elimination of the central support, considerably limits the pressure on the first cervical vertebrae of your pet. The hand actions are then felt behind the ears and are attenuated by padding. Tested and approved, this headgear allows your horse's head to move freely, so that it can work in comfort and relaxation.

Sometimes our horses need special tack, why deprive them of comfort in the harness?

Specific harnessing

To work properly, some horses need the help of harnesses. This is particularly true for horses that pull over jumps or whose morphology does not help the saddle to stay in place. 

To remedy this, harnesses such as a martingale or a hunting collar are used. 

At Arion, we want these to be forgotten during use.

Our hunting collars three-point and five-point ensure optimal stability of the saddle and outstanding comfort. The different points distribute the pressure to the shoulders and the deck, which are equipped with pads.

Our different martingalesare designed with French materials, durable and resistant. The quality of the materials is a guarantee of additional comfort.

Finally, it happens that horses have a more sensitive back that we want to protect with a shock absorber. This is a very commendable choice for which we have designed a light shock absorber, leaving a great amplitude to the spine, while absorbing the pressures of the saddle. Shock absorber or withers padThe choice is yours, depending on your horse's needs. In case of doubt, our experts are at your disposal to answer your questions.

3) The non-negligible accessories for a horse set

Now that we've covered the essential tack and equipment for comfortable riding, why not indulge in a few accessories?

Comfort and aesthetics

In order to perfect your horse outfit, matching textiles can be a good solution. 

For example, by choosing a mat that matches his hat, you can combine comfort, well-being and aesthetics. Moreover, much more than a simple accessory, a bonnet protects your horse from flies and limits the heating between the leather and the skin.

At Arion, we've thought of you too. Your horse deserves the best, but you deserve no less. To protect you from the sun and rain, discover our 100% cotton cap and become part of the Arion team !

In order to guarantee the durability of your saddle, it is necessary to use it with adapted accessories. The friction of the stirrup leathers for example will be less harmful if they are made of quality leather and well maintained!

The care of the material

A good quality material is by definition durable. However, in order to prolong the durability of your horse equipment and especially your tack, a good maintenance is essential.

Clean your leathers with adapted material and grease them regularly is the only solution to keep them soft and comfortable, for a long time. Soft leathers are much more pleasant and less restrictive than rigid leathers in contact with your animal's body.

At Arion, we only look for quality for optimal comfort and performance.

Three questions before choosing a horse set:

1) Why choose an outfit for your horse?

Choosing a set ensures that each of our equipment is of the same quality and provides the same comfort to our horse.

2) What are the components of the best set?

The whole harness is a whole. Thus, the saddle, its components and the harness are not to be neglected.

3) How to accessorize your horse?

You can choose to embellish your horse with matching textile elements (rug, hat).