Hard bit or soft bit? Understanding severity and choosing according to your horse
Soft vs. severe: direct pressure or leverage effect, mouthpiece thickness (12-16mm/18-20mm), Sprenger widths (125/135/145mm), and markers by bit family — to choose knowledgeably, without moral judgment on the bit.
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Horse blankets: understanding deniers and weight (choosing the right protection)
Denier (300D, 600D, 1200D, 1680D) and weight (0, 100, 200, 300 g): two distinct concepts. Denier = fabric strength, not waterproofness; weight = warmth. Our cautious guidelines and our Horseware and Back on Track models.
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Riding Helmet: MIPS, Size and Safety — How to Choose and Fit It Properly
MIPS, EPS, head circumference, and fit: our guide to understanding anti-rotation technologies and finding the right size riding helmet, with a selection of models available at Sellerie Bucéphale.
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The beginner rider's equipment: the complete kit
The complete beginner rider kit, item by item: helmet, footwear, breeches, gloves, crop. Our smart purchase order (safety first), a controlled budget, and links to each dedicated guide.
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Small wounds on the horse: the right actions and the first aid kit
Scratch, scrape, small cut: our basic steps to clean, disinfect, and protect a minor superficial wound, when to call the vet, and how to assemble the ideal first aid kit for your horse.
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Choosing Your Saddle Pad: Cut, Shape, and Size
Dressage or mixed cut, straight or anatomical shape, material, padding, and size: our guidelines to help you choose the right saddle pad. Important reminder: a pad does not fix a poorly fitted saddle.
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Choosing Your Spurs: Types, Length, and Use
Ball tip, rounded or flat, roller wheel, shank length, swan neck: our guide to choosing spurs suited to your level, your horse, and your discipline, while respecting well-being and regulations.
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Monitoring Foaling: How to Choose the Right Foaling Alarm
How does a birth alarm work, which system to choose according to your breeding, and how to properly monitor foaling. The alarm assists monitoring without replacing it.
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WHIS: wireless communication between rider and coach
The WHIS allows a coach to speak into the rider’s earpiece remotely and hands-free. How does it work, who is it for (lessons, coaching, competitions), and our selection from the WHIS range.
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Safety Stirrups: How to Choose the Right Ones?
Two distinct concepts to consider: release mechanisms (flexible branch, elastic system) that provide a true escape for the foot, and placement/comfort aids (inclined or wide footbed) with limited safety effect. Footbed sizing, edge/stop, stirrup leather compatibility, and weight marking: our guide to choosing stirrups that reduce the risk of getting stuck without eliminating it.
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Choosing Your Riding Breeches: Suede, Grip, and Comfort
Leather half chaps, silicone grip or without lining? Waist height, stretch materials, breathability, and care: our guide to choosing the riding breeches suited to your practice, body shape, and budget.
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How to Choose Your Bit? The Complete Guide
Bit, olive, needles, single or double joint, material, thickness, size: our method for choosing a bit suited to your horse’s mouth — and our cautious guidelines regarding regulations.
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