The perfect look for winter trotting 🏋🏼

The days are getting shorter… and schooling sessions in a floodlit arena at 6 or 6:30 pm quickly become the norm. So when the weekend comes, all you want is to get outside, clear your head and share a real moment with your horse.

Winter hacking is the perfect way to keep both spirits and fitness up, without the pressure of technical schooling. A true "healthy body, healthy mind" — rider's edition 🙈🤩

To make the most of these outdoor rides, being well prepared makes all the difference: horse comfort, protection, managing the effort… every detail counts.

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

Protecting your horse's legs effectively outdoors 💪

Hacking comes with its share of surprises: uneven ground, 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 make every outing safer and minimise the risk of minor injuries.

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 prevents pressure points and girth pinching, making it ideal for longer outdoor sessions. The mesh panel helps your horse dissipate heat and sweat generated during exercise.

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

Keeping the back warm despite the cold 🔥

When temperatures drop, heading out with a waterproof exercise rug is always a safe bet. Ideal for protecting your horse's back from cold and damp, it stays effective even in the rain — because you can never quite predict a passing shower. The Performance 600D model also helps your horse better regulate its temperature between effort and recovery.

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

Our must-haves? The Norton Fluo Yellow 0g Exercise Rug — perfect for being seen from a distance — and the Kentucky Horsewear Grey Reflective Square Exercise Rug 160g for rides that stretch into dusk!

Staying 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 — for the body, the mind, and the bond. You build fitness, stimulate focus… and savour those shared moments in the fresh air 🥰