Saddle Cover: Reliable Protection for Saddle Leather

Saddle Cover: Dust and Scratch Protection for Your Tack

A high-quality riding saddle is an investment that should be maintained for a long time. A saddle cover serves exactly this purpose: It is pulled over the saddle in the tack room or during transport and reliably protects the sensitive leather from dust, dirt, and accidental scratches. At the same time, the cover prevents humidity from settling directly on the leather and causing mold.

Fleece or Water-Repellent Materials

The choice of the right cover depends on its intended use. In a closed, dry tack room, saddle covers made of fleece or cotton are the best choice. They are particularly soft, highly breathable, and prevent scratches caused by bumping equipment or barn cats. If saddles are frequently transported in a trailer or left outside at a competition, covers made of water-repellent nylon or polyester offer ideal protection against sudden rain showers.

Fit and Easy Handling

A good saddle cover can be stretched over the saddle with one hand thanks to a fully sewn-in elastic band. The elastic band ensures that the cover securely encloses the saddle flaps and does not slip off. When choosing, you simply need to pay attention to the correct size and shape, as dressage saddles require a different cut due to their long flaps than short jumping saddles or wide western saddles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the saddle girth be strapped under the cover?
Yes, with models made of stretchable fleece, it is often easily possible to lay the girth over the saddle and stretch the cover over it. This additionally protects the saddle from scratches caused by the girth buckles.

What are saddle covers with stirrup slits?
Some functional models have side slits. The stirrup leathers can be passed outwards through these. This is particularly practical if you want to lunge the horse with the cover on to protect the leather from sweat and rain.

How do you wash a saddle cover?
Most saddle covers are absolutely easy to care for and can easily be cleaned in the washing machine at 30 degrees. Nylon covers should be air-dried so as not to damage the water-repellent coating.