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At Equimade, we’re revolutionizing equine care with our innovative approach to horse welfare and performance.
Our mission is to create cutting-edge equipment that enhances the wellbeing of horses while supporting their athletic abilities.
We combine European craftsmanship with sustainable practices to deliver products that set new standards in the equestrian world.
How Equimade Prioritizes Horse Wellbeing
At Equimade, we revolutionize horse care through innovative product design. Our mission focuses on creating equipment that enhances both the welfare and athletic performance of horses. We believe optimal performance only occurs when a horse’s wellbeing takes center stage.
Anatomical Design for Peak Performance
Our product development process stems from a deep understanding of equine anatomy. We don’t just create blankets or saddle pads; we engineer solutions that work in harmony with a horse’s body. The Hocket system (our patented innovation) provides extended protection for muscles and organs while allowing for natural movement and eating patterns. This anatomical approach ensures our products fit well and contribute to the horse’s overall comfort and health.
Innovative Materials for Comfort and Safety
We take inspiration from human sports to bring cutting-edge materials to equestrian equipment. Our products use breathable, modern fabrics similar to those found in high-performance sportswear. This choice of materials helps regulate temperature, wicks away moisture, and reduces friction – all important factors in maintaining a horse’s comfort during intense physical activity.
Sustainability Without Compromise
Environmental responsibility forms a cornerstone of our operations. We use eco-friendly materials certified by bluesign® and OEKO-TEX®. These certifications ensure our products are free from harmful substances and produced using sustainable practices. Horse owners who choose Equimade invest in their horse’s wellbeing and contribute to a more sustainable equestrian industry.
Rigorous Testing for Reliable Performance
Our commitment to horse welfare shines through our extensive research and development process. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve created numerous prototypes (a testament to our dedication to perfection). Each product undergoes rigorous testing to meet our high standards for safety, comfort, and functionality. This meticulous approach means that when a product reaches the market, it’s been thoroughly vetted for real-world use.
European Craftsmanship and Quality Control
We take pride in designing, developing, and producing all our products in Europe. This approach allows us to maintain close oversight of our manufacturing processes and ensure the highest quality standards. By leveraging local expertise and reducing transportation distances, we also minimize our climate impact. Our European production aligns with our commitment to sustainability and supports the local economy.
As we continue to push the boundaries of equine care, our next focus turns to our innovative product range. From rugs and blankets to saddle pads and safety equipment, each item in our lineup reflects our dedication to horse wellbeing and performance.
What Makes Our Equine Equipment Stand Out?
At Equimade, we’ve developed a range of cutting-edge equine equipment that sets new standards in the industry. Our products result from years of research, innovative design, and a deep commitment to horse welfare.
Hockets: Redefining Horse Comfort
Our Hockets rugs and blankets revolutionize equine protection. Unlike traditional blankets, Hockets use our patented system to provide extended coverage for your horse’s muscles and organs. The unique design facilitates complete coverage of the semitendinosus muscles located at the horse’s rear portion, allowing for natural movement and eating patterns, reducing stress on your horse during daily activities.
The Hocket system comes in various models, including the StepAhead Hocket (offering full-body protection). We’ve developed specialized sections like the Hocket Body, Front, and Neck, allowing you to customize sizes based on your horse’s needs and activities.
Freeflow: Performance-Enhancing Saddle Pads
Our Freeflow saddle pads optimize your horse’s performance. Available for dressage, jumping, and speed events, these pads use advanced materials to wick away moisture, reduce friction and let the body move freely. The design promotes better weight distribution, potentially reducing the risk of pressure points and associated discomfort, without unnecessary layers between your legs.
Saddle pads designed to follow the contour of the horse’s back and withers, and reduce pressure on the spine, perform better than those that are not designed in that way.
Safety First: Innovative Lead Ropes and Lunge Lines
Safety is paramount in horse handling, which is why we’ve developed our Safety Lead Rope and Safety Horse Lunge Line. The materials used are strong and durable, making them reliable and comfortable in hand.
They both utilise the SafeConnect Carabiner with all smooth edges, even with an open gate, for increased protection against snagging injuries. The notched gate and size of the carabiner makes connecting and disconnecting smooth and fast.
EasyConnect: Revolutionizing Horse Tie-Ups
Our EasyConnect system transforms how horses are secured. This revolutionary tie-up system is designed to reduce unnecessary pressure and weight on the neck and prevent injuries during sudden panic situations. Crafted from 100% polyester twill and original Velcro, it offers an automatic quick release in case of emergencies, significantly reducing the risk of injury in emergency situations. The EasyConnect TieFlex and Travel versions offer additional flexibility for various situations, from daily stable use to transportation.
User feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting a noticeable decrease in horse anxiety during tie-up.
Beyond Basic Equipment: Equine Machines
We’ve expanded our innovation into equine machines with the EasyConnect Liquid, Movement, and Speed systems. These machines enhance training routines and rehabilitation processes. The EasyConnect Movement, for instance, allows for controlled exercise, which can particularly benefit horses recovering from injuries.
Our commitment to innovation drives us to constantly research and develop new ways to improve horse welfare and performance. The next section will explore how our European craftsmanship and sustainability practices further set us apart in the equestrian world.
How Equimade Blends Craftsmanship and Sustainability
European-Made Excellence
Equimade sources materials and manufactures all equipment in Europe. This is to ensure the best quality, use safe and environmentally friendly materials and support fair working conditions and standards for all those involved along the way.
Eco-Friendly Materials: A Commitment to Sustainability
Equimade doesn’t just talk about sustainability; it puts it into practice. All textiles are certified by bluesign® and/or OEKO-TEX®.
Bluesign certification ensures that products are manufactured to strict safety and environmental requirements, known as the bluesign CRITERIA. This represents a commitment to eliminating harmful substances from the production process and ensuring worker safety.
The OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 standards certification is a widely respected benchmark in the textile industry, focusing on consumer safety and product integrity. This rigorous certification process examines textiles at every stage of production, from raw materials to the final product. It involves thorough testing for a wide array of potentially harmful chemicals and substances, with particularly stringent criteria for items that come into direct contact with skin. The certification’s global standardization ensures consistency across different markets and adheres to international safety regulations. By undergoing regular updates and reviews, this certification system stays current with the latest scientific findings and regulatory requirements, offering consumers confidence in the safety and quality of certified textile products.
The decision to avoid cotton isn’t arbitrary. Cotton production often involves heavy pesticide use, excessive water consumption, and monoculture farming practices that can damage ecosystems. Instead, Equimade opts for other materials that offer better performance and a smaller environmental footprint.
Why Equimade Just Use Virgin Materials Right Now
- Quality concerns: Recycled polyester fibers are often shorter and more fragile, resulting in lower quality with shorter lifespans.
- The unregulated market for recycled materials has led to various issues, including greenwashing and fraud.
- Limited recyclability: Only about 1% of textiles are recycled into new clothing, with most recycled polyester coming from PET bottles rather than garments.
- Microplastic pollution: Recycled polyester fabrics release nearly 2.3 times more microplastics than virgin polyester during washing and wear.
- Energy consumption debate: While some studies suggest recycled polyester production uses 59% less energy than virgin polyester, other research indicates its carbon footprint could be up to 10 times larger.
- Challenges in sorting and processing: The complexity of mixed materials and contamination in textile waste makes efficient recycling difficult.
Rigorous Research and Development
Since its founding in 2008, Equimade has created over 2,000 prototypes in its quest for perfect equine products. This comprehensive process involves researchers, designers, functionality specialists, and manufacturing technicians.
Each prototype undergoes extensive testing to ensure it meets high standards for anatomical fit, functionality, and safety. Products aren’t released until they’re confident they will genuinely improve a horse’s wellbeing and performance.
Cross-Industry Innovation
Equimade’s research process involves cross-industry collaborations. They borrow techniques and materials from human sportswear, applying them to equine equipment in innovative ways. This approach has led to breakthroughs like the Hocket system (which provides unprecedented protection and comfort for horses) and the super-lightweight EasyConnect.
Sustainability Without Compromise
Equimade believes that superior equine equipment doesn’t have to come at the cost of environmental responsibility. The combination of traditional European craftsmanship with cutting-edge sustainable practices sets a new standard for the equestrian industry. Their products aren’t just good for horses – they’re good for the planet too.
Final Thoughts
Equimade, who we are and what we do, represents a commitment to horse welfare and environmental responsibility. We create innovative equine equipment that challenges industry norms and improves equine care.
We design, develop, and manufacture all our products in Europe, supporting local expertise while reducing our climate impact. Our use of bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified materials underscores our belief in superior equine equipment that coexists with environmental responsibility. We invite you to explore our range of innovations at Equimade.
Equimade is more than just a company; we’re a movement towards a better future for horses and our planet. We continue to push the boundaries of equine care, always with the welfare of horses at the heart of our innovations. Join us in this journey towards a more sustainable and horse-friendly equestrian world.