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...
From Filthy to Fabulous: The Mane Importance of Keeping Your Horse’s Brushes Clean
BY Diana Bezdedeanu
Striking the perfect balance between work, family, friends, and barn time is a constant struggle for nearly every equestrian I know. And I’m willing to bet that sanitizing grooming tools is not...
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,...
Festive and Spooky Costumes: Celebrate Halloween With Your Horse!
Above: A beautiful princess and her magical unicorn. Photo by Fox Lea Farm.
By TPH Intern Izzy Feinstein
Halloween is just around the corner. Horse shows are featuring seasonal costume classes for horses and riders, and barns...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Beautiful and Easy Ways to Display Your Ribbons
BY ASHLEY SHAW
Over many years of horse showing, equestrians can accumulate countless amounts of ribbons. Sadly, the reality is that most of these elegant, hard-earned ribbons end up in storage containers and plastic bags...
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...
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,...
Patriotic Tack Sets You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
If there's one thing I love about the hunters, it's the wide variety of striking, individualistic tack choices. Oh wait... that's literally every other discipline.
Still, for the hunter/jumper rider looking...
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 of dressing...
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...
From the Ground Up: 5 Benefits of the SoftBed Comfort Stall Mattress
Your horse’s health and comfort starts from the ground up. And, for horses that spend a large amount of time indoors, the stall is the best place to start. Particularly for performance horses and...
Riders Working the Rust Breeches Look
Love them or hate them, rust breeches are a real trend with a strong following. These vintage-look breeches even at one point had their own dedicated active Facebook page, "Bring Back RUST Breeches."
For those...
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...
