Practical guide for maintaining your equestrian equipment in 2025
As the new year begins, it's the perfect time to get your equestrian equipment back in tip-top shape. Rainy rides, intensive training, and competitions inevitably take their toll on your gear, and proper care is essential to ensure its longevity. Follow our guide to caring for your leather goods, textiles, and safety equipment and discover how our products can make your life easier.
Leather Care: Preserve Elegance and Longevity
Leather is the key material for many equestrian pieces of equipment: saddles, bridles, boots, etc. But it is also delicate and requires regular care to prevent it from drying out and cracking.
Key steps:
- Cleaning : Remove dirt and residue with glycerin soap.
- Hydration : Apply a nourishing balm or oil to keep the leather supple.
- Protection : Finish with a protective cream against humidity and UV rays.
Recommended products:
- Cleaning: Glycerin Leather Soap : Carr & Day & Martin – Liquid Leather Soap ($21.95)
- Leather Oils and Balms : Pessoa – Leather Oil ($27.95)
- Conditioners and Creams : Ariat – Mink Oil Paste for Leather ($14.95)
- Accessories: Application Sponges : EPONA – Advance Tack Sponge ($9.95) & the Can-Pro Equestrian – 5" Economy Hydra Sponge ($3.95)
Pro Tip: Maintenance recommended twice a year, or more frequently if equipment is exposed to wet conditions.
Textile Care: Keep Your Blankets and Rugs Looking New
Equestrian textiles, such as saddle pads and blankets, are subject to wear and tear from sweat and dust. Proper care helps maintain their effectiveness and appearance.
Key steps:
- Cleaning: Use a mild detergent specially designed for technical textiles.
- Protection: Waterproof the fabric with a protective spray.
Must-have products:
- EQyss – Micro-Tek Equine Shampoo – Suitable for technical fabrics
- Golden Horseshoe – Iodine Shampoo – Gentle cleaning for robust textiles.
- Absorbine – Silver Honey Disinfectant Spray – Protects against bacteria and moisture
- Cavalor – Frog Care Hoof Spray – Also effective for exposed tissue.
Pro tip: Let your textiles air dry to preserve their shape and strength.
Safety equipment check: an absolute priority
Safety comes first, and that includes regular inspection of helmets, protective vests, and other essential accessories.
Key steps:
- Check seams, fasteners and pressure points.
- Clean the inside of the helmets with a damp cloth.
- Inspect for cracks or deformations that could compromise safety.
Must-have products:
- Ger-Ryan – Hoof Pick with Brush ($3.95) – Handy for cleaning seams and fasteners
- Equestrian Cavalier – Soft Touch Hoof Pick ($6.95) – For careful detail maintenance.
Pro tip: Replace your helmet every 5 years or after a fall, even if it looks undamaged.
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Well-maintained equipment is not only a guarantee of durability, but also a testament to your attention to detail. At Chambriere, we are here to support you with tailor-made products and advice. Trust our expertise to extend the life of your equestrian equipment.
Extend your equestrian adventures with equipment that's always ready to take on the challenges of the new year!
