The perfect look for winter trotting 🏋🏼

The days are getting shorter… and evening sessions in an arena already plunged into darkness by 6pm become the norm all too quickly. So when the weekend arrives, there's only one desire: get outside, clear your head, and share a real moment with your horse.

Winter hacking is the perfect way to maintain morale and cardio alike, without the pressure of technical schooling. A true "healthy mind in a healthy body", rider's edition 🙈🤩

To make the most of these outdoor rides, being well prepared is key: horse comfort, protection, managing effort… every detail matters.

So, ready to discover the perfect combination for hacking this winter?

Effective leg protection for outdoor riding 💪

Hacking comes with its share of surprises: uneven terrain, unexpected reactions, stimulating environments… even the calmest horse can lose its footing.

Closed boots offer optimal protection while remaining breathable. The goal isn't to over-protect, but to keep outdoor rides safe and reduce the risk of small accidents.

Discover our closed boots right here 👈

A comfortable saddle pad that stays in place 🤩

The Back On Track 3D Mesh Airflow black saddle pad combines stability, breathability and comfort. Its cut avoids pressure points and girth pinching, making it ideal for longer outdoor sessions. The mesh panel helps your horse dissipate heat and wick away sweat during work.

For longer rides, opt for a hacking saddle pad: with its side pockets, you can carry everything you need to handle any unexpected situation.

Keeping the back warm even in the cold 🔥

When temperatures drop, a waterproof quarter sheet is a safe bet. Perfect for protecting your horse's back from the cold and damp, it stays effective even in the rain — because you can never rule out a sudden shower. The Performance 600D model also helps your horse regulate its temperature between effort and recovery.

During the hunting season, opting for a high-visibility quarter sheet is equally important. A bright colour enhances safety on outdoor rides, while still providing the comfort and thermal protection your horse needs. 

Our essentials? The Norton Fluorescent Yellow 0g Quarter Sheet — perfect for being spotted from a distance — and the Kentucky Horsewear Grey Reflective Square Quarter Sheet 160g for rides that stretch into dusk!

Stay free to move in the rain ✨

A lightweight rain jacket keeps you protected without restricting your movement. Perfect for continuing to hack comfortably even when the weather turns unpredictable. 

The 3 transparent rain jacket styles:

• Kingsland - Classic Transparent Waterproof Rain Jacket
• Flags & Cup - Norwich Rain Jacket
• Equithème - Saigon Transparent Waterproof Jacket

Winter hacking: performance, pleasure and connection

Well equipped, a winter hack becomes a truly rewarding session — building fitness, stimulating the mind… and savouring those shared moments outdoors 🥰