Rider accessories

Riding accessories in the saddle: artificial aids

Spurs and whips reinforce the action of the leg without replacing it. Spurs should be worn once your position is stable: if your heel comes up with every stride, they touch the horse without you meaning them to. For a first pair, choose a short neck and a mild end, ball-tipped or rubber-covered. Our range of spurs includes a dozen models: Prince of Wales, ball-end or hammer-end.

The whip backs up a leg aid with a light tap just behind the boot, then goes unnoticed. The classic whips from BR and T de T are for jumping; the dressage whip, which is longer, is used without letting go of the rein. They are all in our whips and sticks.

Getting ready for a competition

To plait the mane you need plaiting thread, such as the BR reel, and a round-ended needle. The stud kit keeps studs tidy and clean from one class to the next. For the rider, a competition tie and, for long hair, a BR hairnet or an HKM hair slide with net complete the outfit.

Spare parts

An air vest cartridge is chosen according to the make and model of the vest: Hit-Air in 50 or 60 cc, Helite, Segura or Horse Pilot. Before ordering, note the reference printed on the cartridge currently fitted. The vest itself is among our airbag vests. We also have Privilège replacement laces for lace-up boots and, for Flex On stirrups, the Safe On branch kit and magnetic stickers.

The rest is more about pleasure than need: Aerotech and Flexfit caps, Horse Pilot backpack and bottle, HKM, Privilège or Magnetic Belt belts, QHP grooming bag, bracelets and earrings.