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!Â
Here are 10 items we think every rider needs in their barn bag to keep...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2023 FEI World Cup™ Finals Set for Omaha
After two consecutive cancellations, the FEI World Cup™ Finals are set for a 2022 return, following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 global World Cup season. While the 2022 finals are set for Leipzig, Germany,...
Winterize Your Horse – The Pros and Cons of Blanketing
Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS
Most horses love cold weather. They are much more stressed in the heat. Some exceptions are our equine friends from hot or tropical climates such as the Middle East, the Australian...
Tips for Looking Your Best on Horse Show Day
BY TPH Staff
Horse show days are exciting, if sometimes stressful. We’ve put in so much effort to get there that we don’t want anything to go wrong. I believe that feeling great about how...
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 levels dream of cantering around with...
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...
Relax With These Perfect Barn Organization Photos
We all have grand plans, but sometimes life gets in the way. At least that's how I feel about keeping my tack trunk organized. There are always 1,000 things to accomplish at the barn,...
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...
Not Your Average Carry-On: Traveling With Your Saddle
The life of a show rider is often one of nomadism: We're on the road a lot, but we don't travel light.
Exhibit A: our saddles. While most items can be stuffed into a bag,...
What Are Those Horse Masks in the Jumper Ring?
The jumper ring is often one of innovation. More than just blinged out bonnets and colorful jackets, it’s a place to see some of the latest tack in our sport.
Lately, you may have noticed...
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...
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...
The Story Behind Kraft Horse Walkers
The horse enters the walker and the door slides shut. The sound of the door sliding is very much like a finely crafted automobile door shutting. It’s a solid yet muffled sound that makes...
Ask The Judge: Horse Show Fashion
The hunter and equitation rings can be a hard place for fashion lovers who thrive on finding pieces that bring a new flair to the horse show. From wild colors to crystalized details, riders...
