The Perfect Bit Does Exist
BY JESS CLAWSON
Many riders struggle with teaching their horses, and themselves, proper connection to the bit. Sometimes horses resist because the bit isn’t an appropriate choice or doesn’t...
EqRight: A tiny trainer clipped right to your helmet
BY ALLIE CARLSON
My trainer always says you teach what you have struggled with. When I help others out at shows, I find myself focused on eyes and posture....
TPH Review: ChuckUms Wraps
BY JESS CLAWSON
I live in my barn—literally—and manage the six horses who live in it with me. It’s a great life, but comes with a lot of responsibility....
TPH Review: Jamie Slye Hats
BY JESS CLAWSON
I’ve always wanted to be a stylish person, but it can be tricky as a person who doesn’t fit into any easily categorized style or gender...
EQright: Tiny Device, Big Potential to Improve Your Riding
By Rennie Dyball
Does your trainer tell you to “look up!” or “sit up!” every lesson? Do you jump up your horse’s neck from time to time? Find yourself...
Pony Suds is More Than Tack Soap
By Jess Clawson
Tiny kids are common at horse shows running around with their friends in cute bows and garter straps with adorable ponies. But there is one five...
TPH Review: SaddleMattress
BY JESS CLAWSON
A few months ago after noticing that my thoroughbred wasn’t using his back as well as he normally does, I asked my saddle fitter to come...
Simple Solutions (to annoying problems): Sweaty Helmets
By Lauren Mauldin
Imagine the scene—you’re walking into the barn to get ready for a lesson. When you hacked the day before, your horse was light and responsive which...
The Tack Box is More than a Tack Store
BY JESS CLAWSON
Even as a kid growing up in Indiana, I knew that Middleburg, Virginia was the place to be for horses. I dreamed of someday visiting this...
Sergio Grasso Offers a New EcoRiding Line & More for the Modern Rider
EcoRiding: the feel of leather, the performance of microfiber.
Leather, wool coats, velvet helmets—these have all been staples in equestrian attire for centuries. For a sport steeped in tradition,...
TPH Review: URGO Beauty Mineral Makeup
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Makeup. It’s not the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine equestrians, but if there is one thing I know about hunter/jumper riders it’s...
10 Reasons to Love Springtime Supplements
By TPH Staff
Springtime Supplements is a long-standing institution in the horse world. Celebrating 40 years in business is no small feat, but Springtime does so many things so...
TPH Review: myMareCo Headbands
BY ALLIE CARLSON
I am a helmet fit fanatic. Riding outside through very cold winters and long, sunny summer days, it’s hard to find a product that suits my...
Arena Dressage Saddles Can Solve Fit Problems
BY MCKAYLA HOHMANN
Saddle fitting comes with many challenges: horses change shape, quality saddles are expensive, and sometimes even nice saddles aren’t adjustable enough to fit properly. Arena is...
The Basics of Saddle Fit
BY JESS CLAWSON
If you’ve spent more than 10 minutes in any horse-based Facebook group, you’ll come across questions about saddle fit. “What jump saddle fits a thoroughbred with...
Springtime Supplements Ahiflower® Oil Gives the Best in Omega Fatty Acids For Humans and...
BY TPH STAFF
Many horses do well on fat supplements, especially for getting that shiny coat. But finding the right fat supplement can be tricky: what will the horse...
Tack Tack Room: Making Online Tack Shopping Easy
BY JESS CLAWSON
There are many good reasons to buy or sell used tack, but biggest motivation for most of us is money. High-quality equipment for less is hard...
R.J. Classics: Bringing Tradition and Innovation to Every Rider
BY JESS CLAWSON
Tradition and innovation are both prized values in equestrian sports. Some may feel they are in opposition with each other, but R.J. Classics has married these...
Get a Glimpse Behind the Medals in “Riding for the Team”
BY MOLLY SORGE/JUMP MEDIA LLC
When Robert Ridland arrived in Gladstone, NJ, to ride with Bertalan de Némethy as part of the U.S. Equestrian Team, he was just 18...
Talk Shadbelly To Me: What Top Derby Riders are Wearing
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Shadbellies are a bucket list apparel item for many equestrians. They signify a formal, big event like a hunter derby or classic. Riders on all different...
Uvex Helmets: For Beautiful Style and the Perfect Fit
BY JESS CLAWSON
I love to look my best when I’m competing. While my cute riding outfit may not help Mo jump better, we likely ride better when we...
Lascaux Equestrian: Pursue Your Excellence
BY ALLIE CARLSON
I am the opposite of a fashionista. My everyday wardrobe consists of jeans, t-shirts and sweatshirts—maybe a sweater if I want to look fancy. My idea...
