From Central Asian nomads to European nobility in the Middle Ages and into your stable today: wool has accompanied horses for centuries, because it keeps warming even when wet and...
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Handmade horse blankets from Hamburg: Chevaux Nature and the rule of material selection
In Hamburg, Chevaux Nature hand-crafts horse blankets and saddle pads from wool and cotton. Every material is tested using the 3G rule – feel, grammage,...
Why the really soft merino wool for horse accessories cannot come from Germany
Merino sheep develop their especially fine, soft fibre in warm, dry climate zones such as Australia, New Zealand or South Africa - in Germany, cooler,...
Sweating in horses: Why breathability is crucial for well-being and performance
Unlike a panting dog, your horse cools down mainly through sweating - its skin surface is too small in relation to its body mass. Friction...
Wool or Merino Wool: Which Cooler Rug Suits Your Horse?
Conventional wool is robust, more affordable and can be a little scratchy; merino wool from merino sheep is finer, more breathable and has an odour-neutralising...
The History of Wool in Equestrian Sports: Tradition Meets Modernity
From Central Asian nomads to European nobility in the Middle Ages and into your stable today: wool has accompanied horses for centuries, because it keeps...
The right equestrian accessories: essential for the health and well-being of your horse
A poorly fitting rug can pinch the nuchal ligament, which runs from the back of the head to the withers and stabilises your horse's head...
The importance of lanolin for the care of wool in equestrian sports
During the processing of sheep's wool, some of the natural fat lanolin is lost - without follow-up care, the fibre loses its water resistance and...
Cooler Rug Antistatic: Why polyester blankets become statically charged and natural materials are the better choice
Polyester builds up a static charge through friction because it absorbs hardly any moisture and cannot discharge the buildup - the result: crackling and small...
Why the withers must be free when riding – and how the right saddle pad helps
The withers are made up of bone, muscle, ligaments and nerves and react sensitively to pressure - a poorly fitting pad can cause pain, rhythm...