How to Push Through Used Trailer Shopping
BY RACHEL WILKOSKI
As a young adult, trailer shopping for my very first trailer was a foreign and frustrating experience even though it ultimately ended up being fruitful.
Ponies for Pride: Where the equine and LGBTQ+ communities meet
BY SHELBY PHILLIPS
I have been overwhelmed recently by the frequency and severity of hate, prejudice, and exclusion, not only in the world, but particularly in this sport. If...
This One is for the Underdogs – An Autobiography by Jessamy Rouson
BY LINDSEY RAINS
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a good underdog story. Whether it’s a racehorse like Seabiscuit or the story of a rescue...
Needlepoint Belts Add Some Pop & Tradition to Your Show Attire
BY ELIZABETH SOUSA
Tradition tells us that show attire should not stray from solid, dark shades. As of late however, we have seen more variation in colors in the...
10 Things Every Rider Needs in their Barn Bag
This year, never be caught unprepared - make sure your barn bag is packed and with you at all times!
Here are 10 items we think every rider needs...
TPH Review: Printsfield Socks
BY ALLIE CARLSON
I am a sock hoarder. I admit it. My husband frequently asks why I own so many socks. I justify the addiction with all the purposes...
For Horses Makes Quality Clothing and Face Masks For Riders
BY JESS CLAWSON
It’s spring, which means it’s a great time to get up to date on the latest riding fashions. Discerning riders who want quality, elegance, fit, and...
Just in Time… The Ultimate Bug Gear Guide
Beat the Bugs this season.
Summer will be here before you know it and after record rainfall in much of the country, our equine friends are going to need...
TPH Review: Rusty Brown Jewelry
BY ALLIE CARLSON
While we are all horse people, The Plaid Horse staff are all very unique and different individuals. So, when we all come together and get excited...
The Clothes Horse
Nothing is classier on a cool, rainy day than a beautifully turned out horse in a perfect wool cooler or beautifully fitted rain sheet. The Clothes Horse has been in the business...
Small Business Saturday – Social Distancing Edition
No, Black Friday wasn't yesterday and Christmas isn't just around the corner. But let's face it—we're bored, we're stuck at home, and many of us want to do a little retail therapy....
Outback Trading Company
Those who love the look, feel, and function of an oilskin raincoat will want to add Outback Trading Company’s Jill-a-Roo jacket to their spring wardrobe.
Outback Trading Company...
Redingotes and Feathers: The Secret to Looking Nice is Following Your Personal Style
BY NOA LEIBSON
Despite being the sort of person who spends most of her time in pajamas, I find myself quite interested in fashion and aesthetics. Stranger yet, I...
TPH Review: The Perfect Bit
BY JESS CLAWSON
There are many great things about riding young horses and thoroughbreds off the track, but the young horses come with challenges. One challenge for many horses...
Get a Leg Up on Leg Protection
BY DR. HEATHER BEACH
With so many options for leg protection for our horses, how can we choose what is best? Appearance, cost, function, and your horse’s unique conformational...
Over 100 Years of Trusted Grooming Technology: The Straight Arrow Family of Brands
Straight Arrow Products, Inc., founded by Phillip and Bonnie Katzev in 1970, is proudly owned and operated by second generation, Devon B. Katzev.
Phil and Bonnie had a passion...
TPH Review: Rydale Clothing
BY JESS CLAWSON
Springtime means all kinds of weather, and those April showers mean cute all-weather riding gear. Like most of us, I’m on a budget, so you can...
When Buying a Helmet, Use Your Head
By Dana Miller • Chagrin Saddlery
Whether calculating a fast and clear jumper trip, finding the perfect distance to a fence or going on a relaxing trail ride, keeping...
Kerrits Reimagined: Introducing a New Hunter/Jumper Collection from the Innovative Brand
By Esther Hahn
Flattering performance breeches at a palatable price point are surprisingly difficult to find. In a landscape of expensive competition wear—that inevitably increases the rising fees associated...
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....
