By Pet & Rural Supply Co · Updated 4 November 2026
What does a particular piece of horse gear actually do, and which features affect how you use it? These examples explain the intended uses, construction and preparation of equipment described by our supplier Toptac International and manufacturer Waldhausen.
Grooming: using Canter Mane & Tail Conditioner
Carr & Day & Martin Canter Mane & Tail Conditioner is a detangling product for the horse's mane and tail. Toptac's application directions distinguish between the two:
- Mane: apply a fine spray, then work it through with a brush or comb.
- Tail: hold the tail away from the horse and pass sections of hair through the mist. Follow with a soft body brush or comb.
- Wet or dry hair: the supplier says it can be used on either.
This gives you a specific grooming method to follow, rather than treating every coat-care spray as interchangeable. Source: Toptac's Canter application directions.
Saddle pads: what the Kieffer jumping pad is designed for
Toptac identifies the Kieffer Jumping Saddle Pad as a jumping model with a forward square outline and an anatomically shaped, raised “swan neck” profile. Its attachment details include short hook-and-loop straps for the saddle's D-rings and a reinforced girth area with fastening straps.
Those details help explain the product's shape and attachment points when comparing it with a dressage pad. Toptac also specifies close quilting suitable for embroidery. It does not publish pad dimensions or a washing temperature on this listing, so those details need confirmation for the exact item. Source: Toptac's Kieffer jumping pad specifications.
Stirrups: the difference between Venice Flat Evo and Plus Evo
Two Tech Stirrups models can look similar while offering different tread angles and construction. Toptac lists both of these for jumping and cross-country:
| Feature | Venice Flat Evo Safety | Venice Plus Evo Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Tread angle | 0° | 5° |
| Tread dimensions | 12 × 6.5 cm | 12 × 6.5 cm |
| Replaceable components listed | Tread pad | Tread pad and four shock-absorbing inserts |
Toptac describes the Plus Evo's four inserts as allowing the stirrup to follow the foot's movement. For both models, the supplier explains that pressure from the foot opens the moving side during a fall, after which it returns to its closed position. This describes the mechanism; it is not a guarantee of release in every fall.
Sources: Toptac — Venice Flat Evo and Toptac — Venice Plus Evo.
Cooling boots: preparation and coverage matter
Toptac describes the Majyk Equipe Cool Compression Gel Ice Boots Silver as equipment for cooling the horse's legs after exercise. This particular model combines gel liners with an optional hand-pump compression system.
- Preparation: Toptac specifies chilling the liners in a freezer or ice chest for 3–4 hours before use; the whole boot can also go in the freezer.
- Before freezing: release all air from the boot.
- Coverage: the listed design extends above the knee and below the fetlock.
- Size and quantity: supplied as a pair; the supplier lists one size for horses of 15.3–18 hands, a length of 21 inches at the longest point and an inner ice-pack width of 11 inches when open.
The listing does not specify a treatment duration. Follow the supplied instructions for application and compression; obtain veterinary advice for an injured horse. Source: Toptac's Majyk Equipe instructions and measurements.
Stable storage: what fits in the Waldhausen organiser?
Waldhausen's Night Blue Stable Bag, product 7475305, is designed to organise items such as leg protection, grooming tools and halters at the stable front. The manufacturer lists two mounting straps, a carrying strap, an adjustable internal divider and a reinforced base.
Its outer fabric is 600 denier, and its approximate dimensions are 68 × 60 × 20 cm. Zip and hook-and-loop closures secure the bag, with two external compartments and a further zipped outside pocket. These are the bag's dimensions, rather than parcel measurements. Source: Waldhausen's Stable Bag specifications.
Related horse guides
- Horse Grooming Brushes: Body, Dandy and Mane Brushes Explained
- Jump Pads, Dressage Pads and Half Pads: What Is the Difference?
- Buying Stirrups Online: Size, Model and Care Checklist
Explore all horse supplies or return to our horse knowledge base.