How to care for your sheepskin equipment?

We all love sheepskin! 🖤

At OHLALA, we're completely obsessed with sheepskin equipment… and we know you are too! Headcollars, girths, pads or leg protections: soft, chic and incredibly comfortable, these essentials are simply irresistible. ✨

But we can already hear you: "Yes, but… how do we look after all of this?" Don't worry, we'll walk you through everything to keep your sheepskin looking immaculate 🤩

Which products feature sheepskin? 🤔

Sheepskin is the detail that transforms standard equipment into a true cocoon of comfort for your horse.

You'll find it almost everywhere: headcollars, girths, pads, fetlock boots, saddle pads and boots. Whether it's to protect the legs, add softness under the saddle or simply bring a chic, on-trend touch, sheepskin finds its way wherever comfort and style meet ✨

⚠️ Sheepskin equipment naturally retains your horse's warmth: great for comfort, but take care on the legs — too frequent use can cause overheating and put strain on the tendons.

How to care for sheepskin equipment

Synthetic sheepskin: practical and on trend 

Brands like Kentucky Horsewear have thought of everything: synthetic sheepskin gives you all the softness without the fuss!

• Machine wash your items at 30°C, after gently brushing to remove sand and hair.

• Leave to dry in the open air, never in the tumble dryer, or you risk your sheepskin becoming fluffy and matted.

• A gentle brush once dry and voilà — it's as good as new! Ready for the next show 🤩

Natural sheepskin: softness and patience

For genuine sheepskin, a little extra care is needed:

• First brush to remove sand and hair.

• Soak in a basin of lukewarm water with a little hand-wash detergent and gently work into a lather by hand.

• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and gently squeeze out the excess.

• Leave to air dry (still no tumble dryer 🙈) and brush gently to restore all that softness.

Which products feature sheepskin?  

And there you have it! With these simple steps, your sheepskin equipment will stay chic, soft and immaculate, ready to accompany you on every riding adventure. 🖤✨