Whether you’re having chilly indoor rides or prepping to show beneath the palm trees, you can find the perfect Ecogold saddle pad to improve your ride. But no matter where you spend the season, our recommendation for a winter pad is the CoolFit.
Ever have one of those rides that ends in both you and your horse feeling tired, accomplished… and drenched in sweat? If you live somewhere where the temperatures plummet in the winter months, you might struggle to manage your horse’s body temperature. A wet horse in negative temperatures can quickly lead to problems. It’s important to avoid the chills during and after rides by pulling the moisture away from their coat as soon as it appears.
CoolFit pads not only help keep backs cooler when it’s hot out, they also keep them dry. This makes them an ideal choice for chill weather. No sweat = no chill! Our pads are designed with moisture-wicking technology that targets the problem at the source. Our material quickly draws heat and sweat away from the horse’s coat and helps it evaporate faster, which leads to a drier, more comfortable ride.
Why is it so important to ensure your horse isn’t too sweaty in the winter? Let’s talk science. Horses are good at staying naturally dry in wet weather. When their coats get wet, their body heat pushes the moisture out toward the tips of the hairs. There, it can evaporate. If your horse is soaked in sweat right from the skin, their wet coat will lose the ability to create a warm, dry space around them. It’s extra important to help them speed up the drying process before they are blanketed or put out in the cold. Using Coolfit as your winter pad is the perfect solution.
Other tips for preventing chill and safely cooling out your horse include:
– Invest in a high quality wool or fleece cooler for after rides.
– Walk your horse for at least ten minutes after a workout.
– Use a little rubbing alcohol when you towel your horse.
