A top graded equestrian harness is famous for its solidity, usability and durability. But all these features will fade away quickly if you will not care for your harness properly. You should do it regularly during the whole year.

Natural leather remains the main material for a horse harness and indeed for most parts of equestrian outfit production. It’s solid and reliable but flexible and soft. In order for a leather harness to really serve for years, keeping all its features, it requires detailed and regular care.

First of all the storage conditions are important. The Saddle room must be warm, dry and well ventilated. Leather does not like direct sunlight, open heat, wet and frost. All these conditions can lead to a quick deterioration in the leather quality and it can become fragile. Ideally the equestrian harness should be cared for on daily base. After every use the leather should be carefully cleaned.

A synthetic harness clogs the dust faster and impregnates with wet and sweat more easily. So care for synthetic equestrian harness is no less important. Remove dirt and dust with the “soft brush” regularly. For better cleaning use soft sponges or piece of cloth and special cleaning agents. It’s important to pay special attention to the parts of the harness that are in direct contact with the dirt and sweat of the horse. In the bridle and headstall this is the inner part of the straps, leading to the head. In the saddle – the inner part of it and filled saddle flap which makes direct contact with the horses back.

Saddlecloths and horse blankets also require regular cleaning and laundry. Dirty items can cause discomfort and even rub the skin of the horse. Remove clogged wool with a brush before washing in a washing machine. If it has a specific washing instructions better give it to the dry cleaner. 

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