Tips for Riders

Choisir ses gants d'équitation : saison, matière et taille

Choosing Your Riding Gloves: Season, Material, and Size

Breathable for summer, warm for winter, or for competitions: how to choose your riding gloves based on the season, material, grip on the reins, and size. Our tips and a selection of models.

Couvertures cheval : séchante, imperméable ou de box, comment choisir ?

Horse blankets: drying, waterproof, or stable blankets, how to choose?

Drying sheet, waterproof turnout or stable blanket: our guide to choosing the right blanket for your horse based on use, weight, and size, with a selection of available models.

La bonne position à cheval : le guide complet

The Right Position on Horseback: The Complete Guide

The complete guide to horseback riding position: ear-shoulder-hip-heel alignment, seat and pelvis, legs and heels, hands and contact, gaze, exercises to improve, and helpful equipment.

Bien choisir son bridon : muserolle, anatomie et taille

Choosing the Right Bridle: Noseband, Anatomy, and Size

French nosebands, combined or crossed, anatomical bridles, pony/cob/full sizes and adjustments: our complete guide to choosing the bridle suited to your horse and your discipline.

Guêtres et protections : le bon choix par discipline

Leg wraps and protective gear: the right choice by discipline

Gaiters, fetlock protectors, or bell boots? Our guide to choosing the right leg protection for your discipline (dressage, jumping, cross-country, work) and how to fit them properly.

Bien choisir sa sangle : forme, taille et matière

Choosing the Right Girth: Shape, Size, and Material

Short or long girth, straight or anatomical shape, leather, synthetic, or Mattès sheepskin: our guide to choosing the right girth for your horse and saddle, and finding the correct size.

Cravache, stick ou chambrière : comment bien choisir ?

Whip, stick, or crop: how to choose the right one?

Jumping whip, dressage stick, or longe whip: uses, criteria (length, balance, handle, loop), cautious reminder about competition regulations, and our selection of models.

Entretien d'une selle en cuir marron avec baume et chiffon dans un atelier de sellerie

Maintaining the leather of your equipment: boots, saddle, and leather goods

Boots, saddle, bridle: our simple 3-step routine to clean, nourish, and protect your equestrian leathers, with a selection of soaps, balms, and kits.

Mon cheval stresse en concours : quelles solutions ?

My horse gets stressed in competitions: what solutions are there?

Transport, crowds, unfamiliar environments: competitions are a source of stress for many horses. Our advice to understand this stress, manage it through habituation and routine, and the role that certain calming supplements can play, as a support and under veterinary guidance.