- Frequently asked questions
- What are the advantages of a leather headcollar?
- How do you care for a leather headcollar?
Leather Headcollars
- Frequently asked questions
- What are the advantages of a leather headcollar?
- How do you care for a leather headcollar?
What are the advantages of a leather headcollar?
In addition to a nylon headcollar, a leather headcollar should also be part of your horse's equipment. Because leather headcollars not only give your horse a touch of elegance that looks good when travelling or at shows. Leather is also a particularly soft material that is very durable when properly cared for. Leather headcollars can also be engraved with the horse's name or equipped with a metal name plate. Fittings in elegant colours, which contrast with the colour of the leather straps, give the overall look a sophisticated touch.
You can buy leather headcollars in various designs in our online shop. Here you will find oiled leather headcollars with genuine leather padding, which are narrow and elegantly cut. Or wide and thickly padded leather headcollars with engraved plates. If you like it extravagant, you can also buy braided leather headcollars, which look extraordinarily playful.
How do you care for a leather headcollar?
Unlike conventional headcollars made of synthetic materials, leather headcollars cannot simply be brushed off with a coarse brush or soaked in a bucket of water and cleaned. For leather headcollars, regular but gentle leather care is important to maintain the material and keep it supple for a long time. You can remove light to coarse dirt with a damp sponge and a little leather soap, which you also use for the care of saddles and bridles.
After cleaning, you should air dry the leather handcollar. However, do not hang or place it in direct sunlight or near a heater. Excessive heat will make the leather brittle. Finally, you can polish it to a high shine with a cloth and leather balm. You can also find suitable leather care products in our online shop.
When you turnout your horse, you should preferably put on a sturdy headcollar made of nylon, for example. Rolling around in dust and mud or playing with other horses can damage the leather headcollar and cause it to show unpleasant signs of wear.
You can read more about leather care in our guide on the subject.