New in the ring

Stay in the know with the newest products on the market – here are some of the latest offerings

Check out the latest equine offerings

HUNTER SADDLE PAD

BY EQUITEX

Ensure total comfort and back protection for your horse during a long day out hunting with this discreet, traditionally styled velvet pad, which is handcrafted in northern Italy. Breathable, sweat-wicking and strap-free, this saddle pad provides gentle cushioning, impact absorption and 5cm of freedom at the spine. Plus, it’s guaranteed not to slip. The smooth velvet helps prevent hair breakage and the pad is even machine washable. £199 thesaddle padcompany.com

BOOT PROTECT SPURS

BY SPRENGER

Protect your riding boots from damage with these slim, non-slip spurs, which feature a rubber coating on the inside, which isn’t visible when they are being worn. The outer surface of the spurs is stainless steel, and they are suitable for sensitive horses as well as being 100% break-proof. £39.60 zebraproducts.co.uk

ARTISTE DRESSAGE SADDLE

BY BATES

This monoflap saddle provides the perfect fit for your horse, as well as optimum balance for the rider. The low-profile Synergy Panel allows for unprecedented connection, also allowing your horse the freedom to perform to his potential, while the seat naturally guides you into a neutral position, allowing for better alignment, balance and support. The Flexi Contour bloc helps stabilise your leg, while the adjustable stirrup bar helps you maintain balance in the saddle. £3,499 batessaddles.com

RELYNE GI

BY HAGYARD EQUINE

This digestive supplement is the first of the Resolvet by Hagyard product line to become available in the UK, and its unique formula is designed to support gastric health in equine athletes. It offers the dual benefit of patented hyaluronan MHB3 and the immune-supporting effect of a beta-glucan to help maintain normal gastric and intestinal homeostasis and fluid exchange. £173 for 1.9l relyne.co.uk

FREEDOM GIRTH

BY SCHARF

This girth might look like something you’ve never seen before – because it is. Developed with the horse’s anatomy in mind, it offers independent support of the rib and chest muscles and allows freedom for the rib cage to expand and contract as the horse breathes. The structure of the girth relieves pressure on the sternum, providing optimum support and complete freedom of movement while the horse is in motion. From £275 thecentreline.co.uk

TIDELINE BOOT

BY GRUBS

Keep your feet warm and dry even in the worst of winter weather with these lightweight, high-grip outdoor boots. Whether you’re dashing out with the dog or rushing to the yard, these shorter length boots are easy to pull on quickly, and also offer a soft, cushioning footbed and heel-strike shock absorption. The moisture-wicking lining prevents your feet becoming sweaty – and is also fungus- and rot-proof, meaning no unpleasant whiff as you remove your boots. Available in UK sizes 4–8, in olive, black or plum. £74.95 grubswarehouse.com