Equipment
Which color suits my horse?
We offer you a wide range of colors for sweat rugs, rain rugs and saddle rugs. With this large selection of colors you may
Gifts for Icelandic Horse Riders: Our Gift-Guide
It's that time of year again, Christmas is just around the corner. It's always nice to see the joy in the eyes of
All about our sweet itch blanket
Everything you need to know about our sweet itch rug. Fabric, cut and fit. The blanket is designed for the highest protection and comfort of the horse.
Our Horse Equipment Guide: Wool
You notice it more every day, wool is the trend material in the horse scene. There are extremely many positive qualities
Does my Icelandic Horse get too cold in the winter?
Some of the most common questions we receive are: Does my horse freeze in winter? When should I put a blanket on it? How
Wool Saddle Pads with fish leather - Melasól x Sportsfreund
Sportsfreund and Melasól have designed their first saddle cloth collection together. Wool meets leather. Two natural materials combine into one
Interview with a saddler: Why do you use a saddlecloth?
Melasól x Sportsfreund – The Talk: Truths about Saddles, textile competence, consumption and is luxury even allowed? Katharina from the leather manufactory Melasól
How to care for your Sportsfreund Equipment
Author: Veronika Conen, CEO Sportsfreund-Studios Fleece sweat rugs You can wash all our rugs yourself. Since they only have Velcro fasteners instead of metal buckles, you can
How Do I Use A Cooler Rug?
Your Sportsfreund blanket is a classic sweat blanket. Fleece and wool blankets are NOT made for use in paddocks and outside stables. That's why
Sporty and Zeltschule – or why education is everything
Author: Veronika Conen, CEO Sportsfreund-Studios We are regularly left with colourful remnants of the very finest cloth loden from our saddle blankets - it does us
Decorating horses: Really just a trend?
Swarovski stones on the rug, amber on the bridle and all the equipment in tone: While some people enjoy decorating their horses
Sustainability: What does it mean and can a fleece rug really be sustainable?
For a long time we wanted to write a blog article on the topic of sustainability in equestrian sports. But somehow it never felt right - after all, our cooler rugs
What equipment do I really need for my horse?
The saddle cupboard can hardly be closed, the tack room doesn't have enough space for all the halters and the cellar is also full of horse equipment. Does this
Wearing a Rug permanently: Yes or no?
The question of whether, and if so, when, one should let our Icelandic horse wear a rug is always the subject of heated discussions. We think that, just as with
Saddle cloth oder saddle pad – what is best for my horse?
The choice of saddle pads is large: it ranges from the classic saddle blanket and saddle cloth to saddle pads in all variations, from lambskin pads to anti-slip and gel
Your first competition: What you have to pack and what helps against nervousness
The first competition is associated with great excitement for horse and rider and weeks are spent practising for the selected competition. But apart from
Does my Icelandic horse a need a rug in summer?
Winter time is rug time. Sure. But what about in summer? Today we'll tell you which blankets you should always have on hand in summer.
How to care for a Cooler Rug properly!
Yay! Your new sweat rug has finally arrived: it feels cosy and soft, the colours are bright and you are looking forward to putting it on your horse. To make
Cooler Rug: What Size Do I Need For My Icelandic Horse?
How do I find the right size for my sweat rug? Many Icelandic horse owners ask themselves this question, and we are also asked time and again by our
Everything about our Wool Rugs
Why do I need a wool blanket for my horse? Are you thinking about getting a woolen sweat rug for you and your pony? But you are still unsure about the
Why Do I Need A Cooler Rug?
Do I really need a sweat rug? This is a question many horse owners ask themselves as soon as the cold season begins. We would like to give you a few
The Pommerndecke: Or visit to the Blumencron Icelandic Horse Farm
This is it, the first horse rug made of Pomeranian sheep wool. We have long wanted to offer a rug in addition to our standard range that at least comes
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The Sportsfreund Studios blog contains numerous tips on dealing with horses. From fitness training to the learning behaviour of horses - you can read it all here. The blog is written by Karolina Kardel from 360 Grad Pferd.
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Sportsfreund Studios: Icelandic horse Equipment
Sportsfreund-Studios your brand for Icelandic horse equipmentCooler rugs, rain rugs, saddle pads made of wool, softshell or fleece. Our well thought-out designs display a functional fit especially made for Icelandic horses. The small company designs and produces locally in Germany. Imaginative, modern, friendly and with a lot of horse expertise. On our blog we talk about topics like horse behavior, training and health.
Good looks and reliable function: That's called design. We start with the needs of horses and their people, consider whether they can be met, whether we can improve something or even reinvent something. As horse owners and stable colleagues, we are close to the rides needs and can test our products extensively ourselves. For sheer pleasure we design the most beautiful color combinations to express ourselves and present the horses appropriately.
We select our fabrics with great care and attention and want to waste as little of them as possible. Our poducts are cut economicaly and effectively. We use the leftovers ourselves or give them away so that only a small amount has to be disposed of. We manufacture needs-based quantities and calculate without overproduction. We resell returns. Our blankets are easy to repair. We also have leftover fabric ready for this. With good care, they last for years and don't even have to be thrown away. Wool is even compostable.
If it says Made in Germany in our Icelandic horse shop, then that's the way it is. Not just the final assembly, but for many products even the entire manufacturing process from the yarn to the finished saddlecloth. In Bavaria, Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Austria people spin, weave and sew. These are medium-sized companies, some with a long family tradition, which we are happy to support in maintaining diversity and quality with the advantages of short transport routes, good working conditions and compliance with environmental standards.
What basic equipment does my Icelandic horse need?
Besides grooming kit, halter, saddle and bridle, a sweat blanket, saddle blanket or pad and a rain cover are absolute must-haves for Icelandic horse accessories.
The horse's back is a "sanctuary" and should therefore be protected accordingly. The saddle blanket is the basis for every ride. A saddle blanket made of wool supports you when riding, as it creates a healthy microclimate between saddle and horse and has a relaxing effect on muscles and connective tissue.
A cooler rug is essential for winter training as it not only helps drying but also prevents the warm muscles from cooling down and tensing due to a draught. It is always good to have a rain rug for sudden changes in weather.
