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Leather types for Picadera

One of the top materials in equestrian sports is leather, as it perfectly meets the requirements of horse and rider due to its many advantages. This blog post is intended to help you get an overview of the leather available at Picadera , its properties and colors.


Leather - the high-quality natural product

Leather is a noble and natural material that is created by the long-term processing of animal skin in the so-called tanning process. Through a preservation process and with the help of tanning agents (natural or industrial), a durable and versatile product is created from the animal skin, which is characterized by a number of features. For example, leather is one of the materials that is considered to be particularly soft, durable and tear-resistant. It is also largely temperature-resistant and can withstand the effects of water. Another advantage of leather as a natural product is its stability combined with suppleness. This is particularly useful in equestrian sports, as the material can withstand a lot of friction and pressure, but should still feel comfortable for horse and rider.

Give the leather time! Just like when breaking in new shoes, you often have to use the leather a few times first so that it becomes really soft and flexible and adapts to you or your horse :- )

Since every skin is naturally different, leather can also vary in its texture and appearance. For this reason, it is quite possible that there are differences between the photo of a leather product and the actual product. However, this does not mean that something has gone wrong during production, but merely indicates the authenticity of the leather and is even considered a sign of quality.


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Leather types for Picadera

At Picadera we offer various leathers from different brands, all of which are characterized by their quality. In order to discreetly emphasize the natural beauty of the horses, you will only find leather products in natural colors.

  • The leather goods from the Gomez saddlery are made 100% by hand from vegetable-tanned, high-quality cowhide from Spanish production. Thanks to the vegetable tanning process, the leather is also free from harmful substances. The following colors are available:

  • Our leather products from the Spanish saddlery Marjoman are made exclusively from particularly soft and durable cowhide, which is produced directly in Spain. You can choose between these colors for the products:

  • The leather used in our products sourced from Lazzo comes from both cattle and calves. The so-called oiled leather (from cattle) is soft, non-slip, hard-wearing and also has a slightly shiny finish. The same applies to Portuguese boxcalf (calfskin), which has a particularly fine grain:
  • The high-quality, soft and hard-wearing genuine leather used in the manufacture of Zaldi products is available in two colors:

Cleaning and care of leather

Leather is a high-quality, but also sensitive product. Leather care and cleaning are therefore essential to maintain its longevity and durability. Dirt, dust and sweat residue should be carefully rubbed off regularly with a damp sponge or cloth. A natural leather soap is ideal for this, as it is not only gentle on the material, but also moisturizes and lubricates it. It is not necessary to wash the soap off. Instead, let it dry and gently polish it into the leather with a cloth so that the nourishing ingredients can work even better. For a water and dirt-repellent protective film, a natural leather balm with a moisturizing effect is also recommended. This not only protects against abrasion, dirt and moisture, but also makes the material soft and supple. The leather is protected from darkening or fading and is given a glossy color intensity. Simply apply a thin layer of the balm to a dry cloth and gently buff in.

Riders who often have to move a little faster at tournaments, shows or trade fairs can also make their leather shine. The Equifix FAULPELZ product, for example, is suitable for this. This combines soap and balm in one application step and makes it possible to clean and care for leather and make it supple in a short space of time. To maintain the protection, simply dissolve it in water, briefly immerse your leather products (without time-consuming unbuckling) and the leather is ready for use again after just 15 minutes. We also recommend the EQUIFIX TRIPLEX leather tincture. This oil-free and grease-free product reliably removes dirt, stains and sweat without clogging the leather pores or leaving behind greasy residues. The leather is impregnated and its color is strengthened. Simply apply with a soft cloth, wipe off any excess and you'll be shining at the show in no time.

Storage also plays an important role in preserving the longevity of leather. Care should be taken to store leather products in a dry, cool and preferably darker place. Light-colored natural leather in particular reacts to sunlight and grease or oil in the same way as light-colored wood: it darkens over time and thus acquires a beautiful patina.


Leather love

If you pay attention to the selection, cleaning and care of the leather, you can not only enjoy the long durability of the material, but also its suppleness and color intensity. At Picadera , you will find a wide range of suitable leather products that not only outperform other materials in terms of quality, but also steal the show visually.


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Elena Bühn
Elena Bühn

My name is Elena and I am currently studying culture and economics. As I'm a big fan of the horse world, I really enjoy researching all kinds of topics related to riding to learn more about it. I used to ride at an Icelandic horse stud and have already gained some experience. Writing about various horse-related topics has brought me back into contact with equestrian sports, which makes me very happy. I therefore very much hope that I will soon be able to sit on the back of a horse again myself.

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