Discover saddle covers in our guide here. Saddles are notoriously expensive, so you’ll want to keep yours clean and in great shape for safety as well as to preserve your investment. From a jump to a dressage cut, we look at a selection of the best type for your prize piece of kit (next to your horse, of course).
Dressage Saddle Cover
LeMieux ProKit Saddle Cover
The LeMieux ProKit Saddle Cover is made of a durable polyester outer, perfect for the hustle and bustle of yard life. Protecting from anything that comes your saddle’s way, the soft fleece lining works to guard from scratches.
As a rider, you’re on the move all the time, so the adjustable elastic drawstring design keeps the LeMieux Prokit Saddle Cover works to keep protective properties working, even through transit. A over sleeve to store your girth and a lower slot to take girth straps, this does not skimp on protection!
Available to buy on Amazon here.
Jump Saddle Cover
Finer Equine Saddle Cover
Finer Equine’s Jump Saddle Cover encompasses elements of a luxurious faux sheepskin with the ultimate protective and durable properties.
Ensuring your saddle is well cushioned and protected during travel and at home, the tough, breathable but waterproof outer protects from the elements and external yard pressures. Meanwhile, the soft-sheepskin lining sit against the seat and saddle flaps, cushioning from damage. Featuring innovative faux sheepskin lined girth sleeves to ensure the girth stays in place during transport and storage, as well as leather piping around the cantle for structure and a snug ‘slip-free’ application, this is the ultimate luxury saddle accessory.
Also available as to fit a Dressage saddle.
Available to buy on Amazon here.
GP Saddle Cover
Shires Saddle Cover (Ride On & Waterproof)
Made from a waterproof and breathable fabric and featuring stirrup slots, the Shires Ride On Waterproof Saddle Cover is an essential item for every rider, designed to protect your saddle from the elements.
The cover is made from waterproof and breathable fabric. It is great for protecting your saddle from bad weather and helps prevent leather damage and dyes from leaching into your legwear.
The elastic edging stretches over the seat and flaps and the reinforced stirrup slots allow leathers to be attached over the top of the cover.
Available to buy on Equus here.
Saddle Cover Bag
Shires Saddle Cover Bag
The Shires Saddle Cover Bag is the ultimate travel essential. Protecting against the toils of travel, this saddle-carrying bag is easy to use, handle, and store when not in use.
Outer padding protects from the bumps and knocks that you are bound to encounter on the road or whilst whizzing around a venue, especially with new restrictions requiring an ‘arrive, compete, leave’ approach. Pack with no-faff, with a spacious opening allowing for perfect accessibility. Once packed up, carry around with ease either using the comfortable, adjustable shoulder strap, or grab-and-go grab handle.
Available to buy on Amazon here.
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