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    • How do you remove stains from white riding pants?

    White riding pants are a must-have for competitions, symbolizing elegance and precision. But between dust, mud, sand, saddle leather, and even horse droppings, stains are inevitable. So how can you keep your white riding pants looking impeccable? Horse Pilot shares its best tips for removing stubborn stains while preserving the quality of your technical fabrics.

    Why are white riding pants difficult to care for?

    The fabrics used for riding pants are designed to offer flexibility, durability, and breathability. This means that the technical fibers are often more sensitive to harsh products or high-temperature washing. White, on the other hand, shows up even the slightest dirt.

    Step 1: Act quickly on the stain

    The longer a stain remains on the fabric, the more it will set in. As soon as possible:

    • Blot the stained area gently with a damp cloth (do not rub dry!).

    • Avoid hot water, which sets certain stains (blood, proteins).

    Step 2: Identify the type of stain

    Here are the most common stains in horse riding and how to treat them:

    🐴Mud/dirt

    • Once the stain is dry, brush gently with a dry brush.

    • Wash with an enzyme-based stain remover suitable for technical fabrics.

    🛢 Leather grease/saddle grease

    • Sprinkle with Sommières earth or talcum powder.

    • Leave for a few hours, then brush.

    • Apply a fabric stain remover before washing.

    ☕ Food stains (coffee, chocolate, juice, etc.)

    • Rinse with cold water.

    • Dab with a mixture of water and Marseille soap.

    • Wash at a low temperature (30°C).

    💉 Blood stains

    • Rinse immediately with cold water.

    • Apply diluted sodium percarbonate or an enzyme-based stain remover.

    • ⚠ Avoid hot water and bleach, which are too harsh for technical fibers!

    Step 3: Machine wash (or hand wash)

    • Recommended temperature: 30°C

    • Gentle cycle, do not spin dry

    • Use a detergent without optical brighteners, designed for technical clothing

    • Add an oxygen-based stain remover if necessary

    • 💡 For Horse Pilot pants, a gentle wash will preserve the breathability, stretch, and durability of the fabric.

    Step 4: Drying and finishing

    • No dryer: air dry in the shade

    • No ironing necessary on Horse Pilot stretch models

    Pro tips for keeping your riding pants white

    • Always pre-treat exposed areas (inside of calves, buttocks) with a waterproofing spray for fabrics

    • Wash your pants after each use

    • Keep a pair of pants for training and a pair for competitions

    Why choose Horse Pilot white breeches?

    Our white riding pants are designed to combine technical performance, comfort, and easy care:

    • Water-repellent and stain-resistant fabrics

    • Ergonomic seams to prevent chafing

    • Multi-directional stretch for total freedom of movement

    • Easy to care for, they retain their competition-ready whiteness after washing

    Conclusion

    Removing stains from white riding pants may seem complicated, but with the right techniques and products, it is possible to keep your pants perfectly clean, competition after competition. Horse Pilot supports you with clothing designed to withstand the demands of equestrian sports, while remaining easy to care for.

    👉 Discover our white riding pants here.