The essential textiles depend on their use, but the basics are generally a saddle pad suitable for the discipline for riding, a blanket if the horse is clipped or exposed to the cold, and insect-repellent textiles during the summer. Each piece of equipment must be chosen according to the horse's lifestyle and sensitivity.

Yes. Each discipline imposes specific constraints: the saddle pad shape must match the saddle, some textiles are designed for extended work, others for recovery or outdoor protection. An unsuitable textile can bother the horse or reduce its comfort.

No. Anti-slip and shock-absorbing pads are accessories, used to improve stability or pressure distribution. They do not replace a saddle pad, which remains essential for protecting the back and absorbing sweat.

The choice depends on several criteria: the horse's living conditions (stable or outdoors), the season and temperatures, whether the horse is clipped, and its activity level. It is important to consider both the fabric's durability (denier) and the level of warmth (fill weight).

Quarter sheets are used to protect the horse's back and loins during exercise, especially in cold weather. They are used during warm-up, cool-down, or while hacking, without restricting movement.

No. Ear bonnets and head accessories play a real role in the horse's comfort and concentration: soundproof ear bonnets help to dampen certain stimulations, and ear pompoms are used as anti-stress accessories. Aesthetics complement function.

Insect-repellent fabric is particularly useful in spring and summer for horses living in pastures and for horses sensitive to insects or the sun. It helps to limit the nuisance, stress, and irritation caused by bites.

Style is a secondary criterion. It helps to create harmonious sets, but should never take precedence over suitability for the discipline, compatibility with the saddle, and the horse's comfort.