How to Keep Your Show Shirts White
If you're constantly finding yourself getting ready to head into the show ring and suddenly you remember that coffee stain from earlier that ended up on your white show shirt, this one is for...
Tack Cleaning Tips for When You’ve Really Got to Make it Sparkle
BY TPH TEAM
Maintaining proper daily maintenance for your tack means that when it’s time to really deep clean it, whether for a big horse show or Pony Club turnout inspection, you’re working from...
Air Vests Are All the Rage—But Are They Truly Safe?
The hunter jumper world is abuzz about air vests. Well-known professionals are wearing them, more are speaking out about buying their own, and amateur riders and parents are considering making the investment for themselves...
Your Guide to MIPS Helmets
Several companies are incorporating MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System), an added safety technology that can reduce the risk of concussion
1. One K CCS with MIPSonekhelmets.com
This helmet combines the MIPS, low-friction-layer brain-protection-system that is...
Wool vs Foam Flocking: What Does It Mean for Your Saddle?
BY BRITTANY BIRD
So, you’re shopping for a new
saddle, and as you sip your morning coffee while researching different types,
you stumble across the foam vs. wool debate.
Some of your friends are all about the sleek,...
Body Protectors, Air Vests & and Other Safety Gear: What You Need to Know
By Rennie Dyball
There’s nothing like a pandemic to get people thinking about their safety. In tack shops and in online groups alike, riders outside of the eventing world are talking about incorporating an extra...
The Ultimate Grazing Muzzle Guide
As Spring and Summer arrive around the country, along with that comes the lush Spring grass. Overindulgence or first-time exposure to Spring grass can sometimes lead to short-term and long-term health issues like colic and...
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...
5 Equestrian Spring Cleaning Projects
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Blooming flowers and warmer temperatures mean a lot of things. For equestrians, summer horse shows are on the horizon. Many of us are enjoying a pause after winter circuits before things get...
How to Oil a New Saddle
BY CORI MCGRAW
So you’ve just purchased a brand new saddle or have been
fortunate enough to receive one as a gift (you lucky duck, you!). Now
what? While some manufacturers will
pre-oil a saddle for you (often at an...
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...
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 in their barn bag to keep...
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...
3 Companies That Excel at Outfitting Equestrians of All Sizes
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Some things will always be consistent on the hunter/jumper circuit: fashion trends grab attention with innovative designs and intricate details, and life will throw a curveball to your plans.
Right now, a lot...
Is Your Saddle Rack Damaging Your Horse’s Back?
BY HOLLY BARNETT
Holly Barnett, owner of August Equine, is a certified saddle fitter and professional equine therapist, based out of Ontario, Canada. Holly embraces the "whole horse" concept and presents a comprehensive approach to...
How To Care for Your Tall Boots
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
It’s no secret that a pair of quality tall boots is a significant, albeit necessary, investment. With the base price of a quality off-the-rack boot often beginning somewhere around the thousand dollar mark, it...
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...
TPH Review: Acavallo Gel and Memory Foam Halfpad
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
When it comes to choosing tack, the most important thing to consider is my horse's comfort. Sure, I love beautiful pieces with stunning custom details as much as the next...
LAURACEA: Luxury Bags for Equestrians
BY SISSY WICKES
The best products for our industry are consistently designed by those who understand our industry. It is difficult for people who have never experienced a horse show season to comprehend it. The...
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...
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...
The Plaid Horse Ultimate Horse Show Packing List
By Izzy Feinstein
As the start of the summer horse show season approaches, riders everywhere are preparing to travel to shows all across the country. Whether they will be at the show for a day...
