Expert Tips and News for Horse Comfort
How Do I Stop My Saddle from Slipping?
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...
Equestrian Textiles: Ecogold Saddle Pads Solve Common Tack Problems
“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 directly...
Fresh Neutrals: Introducing Ecogold’s Olive and Slate Saddle Pads
Don't be held prisoner by black and white. Ecogold's new olive and slate saddle pads are this summer's freshest neutrals with the best in non-slip saddle pad technology. Both olive and slate (a cool blue-grey) are versatile and they match every horse coat colour and...
Ecogold Fundraiser: 25% of Sales Will Benefit Sunnybrook Stables After Devastating Fire
Mr. T, Beau, Sutherland, Sandy, Sampson, Axel, Sugar, Blossom, Poomba, Hercules, Apollo, Phoenix, Marty, Misty, Tess and Gifford. Those are the names of the 16 horses that perished in the barn fire at Sunnybrook Stables in Toronto, ON. The facility, which has been...
My Sensitive Sally Contest: Win an Ecogold Calmatech Saddle Pad
Horse show season is finally here! It’s very rare that horses who have had the winter off or who only showed indoors arrive at their first outdoor outing of the season cool as a cucumber…. Instead, it’s much more likely that there will be spooking, playing, or a good...
ECOGOLD’s CoolFit™: The Intelligent Saddle Pad That Keeps Your Horse Cooler
Stay Cool Under Pressure The CoolFit™ Saddle Pad uses smart textiles that cool down and dissipate moisture. Available in Dressage, Hunter, Jumper and Cross-Country The Coolfit pad senses moisture (simulated with warm water), and reacts by reducing the temperature...
How Big of A Difference Do ECOGOLD Saddle Pads Make? Watch the Non-Slip Test
A slipping saddle is not only annoying, but it is uncomfortable for the horse - as it creates friction on the horse's back - and for the rider, it makes your position less secure, a potential safety hazard especially riding at high speeds or while tackling big fences....
Juan Matute Guimón Joins ECOGOLD’s Professional Rider Team
Spanish dressage rider Juan Matute Guimón, European Junior Rider Championship Gold Medalist, joins Ecogold’s Professional Rider Team. Ecogold, a leader in equestrian textile engineering, has announced the addition of Juan Matute Guimón to their Professional Rider...
ECOGOLD Riders That Inspire: William Fox-Pitt
We asked riders who and what inspires them, and they answered! In the latest installment, learn how William Fox-Pitt inspires a dressage rider to strive for consistency. Suzannah Simon is no ordinary dressage rider. She is a talented young American Open/Professional...
50% of All ECOGOLD Online Sales Will Benefit Equestrian Photographer Amy Dragoo After Theft of Her Equipment
**Update: $3,306.90 was raised in our fundraiser and sent to Amy. THANK YOU to all who contributed!!*** Equestrian photographer Amy Dragoo’s camera equipment was stolen the night of Feb. 27th. Due to paperwork complications, Amy is currently unable to replace her gear...
