by ECOGOLD | Feb 5, 2019 | Blog, News
Saddle slipping is a problem that can affect any horse and rider combination both in and out of the show ring. But what seems like a little problem may have a big impact on your score. It may surprise you just how much saddle slipping can factor into you overall score...
by ECOGOLD | Jan 6, 2019 | Blog, News
Good balance is directly related to good riding. If the rider is able to keep her aids independent from her balance, the horse is better able to understand the true meaning of each aid – reins, legs and seat. Clearer aids mean a more accurate ride. Here’s four...
by ECOGOLD | Dec 11, 2018 | Blog, News
The only thing worse than the the saddle sore itself is the guilt that comes with it. Nobody likes seeing their horse hurt, especially if the injury might have been preventable. But the fact remains that your horse has a saddle sore… So what now? The first step in...
by ECOGOLD | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog, News
It’s no secret that saddle slipping is a safety concern, but even a little slippage affects your aids. And if you’re competing in equitation finals, subtle and effective aids are what win championships. “Saddle slip is a known problem, which we are becoming more...
by ECOGOLD | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog, News
At Ecogold, we like to say “the horse is our customer more so than the human”. We are always excited to hear of our saddle pads helping a horse, but it’s not very often we get to hear it straight from the horse’s mouth (literally). Here’s a first-hand (and hoof)...
by ECOGOLD | Sep 17, 2018 | Blog, News
The leaves are changing and so is your horse’s coat. Unfortunately with chillier temperatures and less daylight comes winter coats. Most horses get darker as they grow in, but clipping off the shag can make your horse’s coat significantly lighter. No...
by ECOGOLD | Aug 26, 2018 | Blog, News
Get 15% off any Flip Half Pad from August 27 to Sept 1 using code: FlipBirthday Five years ago we set out to make the perfect half pad. It had to have superior shock absorbing capabilities, fit a variety of body types, be easy to wash, non-slip, and of course...
by ECOGOLD | Aug 20, 2018 | Blog, News, Science
Heat stroke in horses is easy to spot. Affected horses are lethargic, dull, and dehydrated (you can test this with a simple skin test or by checking his gums). They have an elevated heart rate (a pulse of more than 80 beats per minute that doesn’t slow down...
by ECOGOLD | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog, News, Science
You tack up carefully, always checking that your equipment fits. You’re conscientious about saddle fit and where your saddle pad sits. But after every ride your saddle pad is nowhere near where it started off at the beginning of the ride. Saddle slipping can be...
by ECOGOLD | Jul 12, 2018 | Blog, News
“And so I became The Dr. Phil of equestrian textiles.” – John Da Silva Ecogold has been a household name in the equestrian industry for many years. Every great product stems from a problem and the unique innovations incorporated in each Ecogold saddle pad...
