Equine Residences: Turning a Passion for Horses into a Barn-Designing Career
By Sarah Welk Baynum
Andrea Knowles was like so many horse girls who were practically born wanting to ride.
Her parents bought her first pony at age seven, and she rode at a local barn near...
What Makes a Good Riding Boot?
Horseback riding calls for proper footwear that provides maximum safety and comfort for the rider. There are a few different types of equestrian boots on the market. Typically, horseback riders wear tall riding boots. These...
What Makes Samshield Helmets Unique?
There is no doubt that horse riding is among the most dangerous sports. A great number of dangers tend to be associated with this activity, ranging from abrasions and sprains to even fatal accidents.
According...
What Do These Equitation Finals Stars Have in Common? MDC Stirrups On Their Saddles
By Piper Klemm, Ph.D.Â
As a group of the best junior riders in the country battled it out in the Big Equitation finals this fall, there was a common piece of equipment on many of...
Tack Talk: How to Identify Your Leather Goods and Keep them in Their Best...
Leah Matanky founded Redwood Tack out of a desire to share her love of the sport—and the beautiful pieces of tack that accompany it–with others. Throughout her extensive career in the saddle, Leah has...
Lauracea: Unique, Luxury, Leather Goods to Elevate Your Equestrian StyleÂ
BY TYLER BUI
When it comes to the perfect ring bag, functionality often comes before style. But why not have both? Offering quality, style, and practicality, LAURACEA has created one-of-a-kind products fit for the equestrian...
EQL by Kerrits™: Bringing Your Love for Horses into Everyday Life
EQL offers responsible, philanthropic clothes for any horse lover. By incor-porating hints of equestrian-themed accents into their pieces, EQL has designed a collection complete with clothes perfect for work, casual get-togethers, fancy dinners, and...
Nikovian Equestrian Enters the Ring
Founder Madison Smith couldn’t find tops and breeches that worked for her—so she created her own.
It is amazing what a little frustration can make someone do. Madison Smith, founder of Nikovian Equestrian, never met...
TPH Review: Rambo Protector Fly Sheet with Disc FrontÂ
BY PIPER KLEMM
We all want to keep our horses comfortable, all year round. In the summer, that means protection from flies. I have been using Horseware products on my horses for as long as...
Eques Pante Equestrian Underwear: An Honest Review
Before embarking on this review, the idea of wearing sculpting, seamless, bike short-style riding underwear was not high on my wish list.
I’ve been showing in the same three pairs of Tailored Sportsman side zip...
Redwood Tack: Providing Riders with a One-of-a-Kind Saddle Shopping Experience
BY TYLER BUI
Leah Matanky turned her passion for horses into an unexpected career.
Redwood Tack, which she established in 2014, offers the highest-quality saddles and tack through a personalized shopping experience. While her showroom and...
Rosie’s Happy Ending Will Choke You Up: How a Slow Feeding System Came to...
By L.A. Sokolowski
Have you heard about choke? That was the question Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, at Jumpin’ Jack Ranch in Arizona, posed to Facebook followers after the haven nearly lost one of its...
KERRITS: Over 30 Years of innovation
Continuous passion and creativity have fueled Kerrits’ quest to help riders make the most of their time in the saddle—from tights that changed the industry to innovative fabrics transforming tomorrow’s ride.
Photos: KRISTIN LEE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Dress for the ride of your life: Five reasons to love EQL by Kerrits™
Passionate equestrians know that riding is not just a hobby, sport, or trend—it’s a lifestyle. That’s why the riders at Kerrits recently launched an equine-inspired line of lifestyle apparel called EQL by Kerrits. The...
Country & Stable: A Tack Store Set Apart from the Rest
BY TYLER BUI
Country & Stable is one of the UK’s premium equestrian stores, serving not only the UK but also the U.S. and Canada. Specializing in the newest high-quality riding apparel, Country & Stable...
Arista Equestrian: A Clothing Brand Focuses on Quality, Authenticity—and the Next Generation
By Rennie Dyball
Jocelyn Kivort doesn’t just tell customers that her clothes will last them many years—she shows them.
As the owner and manufacturer of Arista Equestrian, a boutique brand of riding and lifestyle pieces, Kivort...
Big Bucks: Retailers Miss Out on Sales by Excluding Larger Riders
By Karen Hopper Usher
Everybody assumes I want to event. I love dressage, foxhunting, and have a background in hunt-seat equitation. It’s the kind of riding resume that makes you think, “maybe she’s just never...
The Case For Dark-Colored Breeches
BY JENNIFER FINCH
Why the recent USEF rule change allowing dressage riders to wear dark-colored breeches is an important step in making our sport more accessible.
Early in 2021, USEF announced that, starting on December 1st,...
Shady Lady: Sun Protection Looks to the Future
BY LINDSEY LONG
EQUESTRIAN PROFESSIONAL and founder of ShadyLady Alysia Lynch-Sherard did not set out to start a clothing company and she never thought she’d be in the position of championing for sun protection. Those...
Combine Innovation and Comfort This Fall With Kerrits & EQL
BY JENNIFER FINCH
As the seasons change, equestrians’ closets change, too. Sweat-wicking fabrics are often pushed aside for fleece-lined breeches and quilted vests. And the team at Kerrits has worked hard to bring their customers...
Haute Equestrian: Helping Equestrian Business Owners, Promoting Inclusivity, and Fulfilling a Dream
BY TORI SHEEHAN
Like so many adult riders, Caitlin Dance made the decision to come back to horses. After countless hours of early mornings and long drives to ice rinks throughout Canada, Dance traded in...
PulseVet: The Basics and Benefits of Shock Wave Therapy for Horses
BY PHOEBE BROWN
Horses carry the dreams, hopes, and goals of equestrians in all disciplines. Riders, owners, trainers, veterinarians, farriers, and countless others work hard to put horse welfare first. In the equine industry, various...
