The IDEIA trademark offers a novelty - textile for horses in Ukraine. Waltrap options for daily workouts or for going out. Elbow pads for horses and ponies of excellent quality can now be purchased in the ideia.ua online store. We offer TOP-5 questions that beginners often ask themselves.
1. What is a saddlecloth?
Waltrap is an indispensable element of horse riding ammunition. Functionally designed to serve as a lining under the saddle to protect the back of the animal. Levels unevenness of the saddle, prevents rubbing and injury of the horse. Carries out a certain depreciation of pressure on a back. Waltrap absorbs sweat, brings it out, thereby preventing seat wear.
2. Types of saddlecloth
First of all, the saddlebags are distinguished by the type of saddle under which they are laid. And, in spite of the fact that there are more than three types of saddles, saddles are divided into three main types for modern sports saddles:
• universal;
• competitive;
• dressage.
Of course, you can order a saddlebag individually, in accordance with personal requirements, but mass production, as a rule, provides for these three options. The manufacturers developed and agreed in the international system the uniformity of labeling for types of saddle boards:
• DR - dressage;
• J / S - competitive;
• GP / AP / VS - universal.
3. How to choose a waltrap - beauty or practicality?
When choosing a saddlecloth, it is important first of all to determine the functionality, size, shape. As it was written, the view should correspond to the view of the saddle. In addition, separate requirements are put forward to the slope according to the destination. Daily training requires greater practicality and wear resistance of materials, as well as absorption / removal of moisture. While in the manufacture of a waltrap-around for demonstrations, photo sessions, walks, attention is paid to the aesthetics of the appearance. There are slats for different times of the year.
A correctly selected robe will make horse riding comfortable for both the animal and the rider. Definitely, when choosing, you should take into account the material from which the slider is made. Manufacturers use different fabric top and filler. Possible filler options and their properties:
• Sintepon. Easy to care for, soft and comfortable to use. It has good moisture absorption and breathability. It dries quickly. Hypoallergenic. Over time, loses shape, can go astray.
• Foam rubber. High moisture absorption, holds its shape well and absorbs loads. Over time, it collapses, loses shape, dries for a long time.
• Wool. An excellent option for absorbing and removing moisture, prevents the animal from overheating during intense training. Of the minuses - the price requires very careful care.
• Stabilization foam. It absorbs the sweat of the animal, removes heat well, provides additional protection against shock and damage. But it is not suitable in cases of severe sweating, with a large amount of moisture it does not remove it, but gives it back.
4. What are the sizes of the saddleragg?
The international community has created a unified size chart for slats with the corresponding marking:
• shetty - a waltrap on small ponies;
• pony - for ordinary ponies;
• cob - for small horses;
• full - for ordinary horses;
• extra full - for large horses.
5. Care for the slope
Valtrap all the time in contact with the skin of the animal, is exposed to the destructive effects of sweat and at the same time should protect the horse's body. Therefore, it is imperative to take proper care of the sling to avoid animal health problems. Walthraps need regular and gentle cleaning. And here it is important to clearly know the requirements for temperature conditions and other conditions. A manufacturer who cares about his reputation and is interested in good feedback on jack-ups will certainly indicate all the data for care, which will greatly simplify its implementation.