Ones Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Tailoreds: A Guide to Reselling Riding Clothes
BY JORDAN ANDERSON
It’s no secret that riding clothes can be expensive. Breeches, sun shirts, boots—not to mention the plethora of jackets every equestrian seems to accumulate all quickly add up. So when riding attire...
Meet Old Salem Farm Super Groom Juan Martinez
BY LINDSAY BROCK/JUMP MEDIA
Originally from the July 2017 issue.
Juan Martinez celebrated his one-year anniversary at Old Salem Farm in June and never imagined he would be working for one of the top show...
Equestrian Fashion Picks from Decidedly Un-Equestrian Retailers
BY BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
Though I'd prefer to spend most of my days at the barn, real life necessitates that a lot of my time is spent far away from the sound of hooves...
Cavaliere Couture: Comfortable Tights for Equestrian Athletes
BY ANNIE BIRMINGHAM
When Lela Reynolds mounted up for a dressage lesson with trainer Kimberly Monk in 2017 in a pair of Lululemon leggings, she had no idea that her outfit choice would inspire her...
Alltech: Feeding Horses, Minimizing Environmental Impact
Founded in 1980, Alltech is focused on providing green, sustainable solutions to horse owners’ needs for balanced feeds, supplements, and additives for horses.
BY ALLISON ARMSTRONG REHNBORG
When was the last time you considered the environmental...
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,...
Cold Weather Apparel for the Equestrian Athlete
BY SISSY WICKES
What do you get when you cross a cold trainer with an active wear apparel developer?
Redingote!
All riders, trainers, and horse enthusiasts who live in colder climates have experienced the hardships of winter...
Arena Dressage Saddles Can Solve Fit Problems
BY MCKAYLA HOHMANN
Saddle fitting comes with many challenges: horses change shape, quality saddles are expensive, and sometimes even nice saddles aren’t adjustable enough to fit properly. Arena is solving this problem with their new...
Sergio Grasso Offers a New EcoRiding Line & More for the Modern Rider
EcoRiding: the feel of leather, the performance of microfiber.
Leather, wool coats, velvet helmets—these have all been staples in equestrian attire for centuries. For a sport steeped in tradition, it makes sense that the overall...
Everyday Tack Maintenance: How to Keep Your Tack in Good Shape
BY TPH TEAM
I like tack cleaning, but don’t always have time to clean my tack to the extent that I’d like. Back when I had an office job I could stop thinking about after...
EQL BY KERRITS
Unbridle your personal style—and your power—to help horses
INTRODUCING EQL BY KERRITS™
An all-new brand of thoughtfully designed leisure apparel
For over 30 years, Kerrits has designed and manufactured in-saddle performance apparel for women. Building on these...
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...
To Steam Or Not To Steam?
Young jumping professional goes from skeptical to completely sold on Haygain Hay Steaming.
by Megan McDermott
This is a “will they, won’t they” Ross and Rachel type love story, featuring me and my Haygain Hay Steamer.
The...
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. If you're...
NEW: Bates Caprilli Close Contact Classic
Introducing a serious show jumping saddle designed especially for riders who value a classic design while benefiting from modern innovations.
You will enjoy the benefits and appearance of traditional Heritage Leather with the bonus of...
The Fit Equestrian’s Equitation Bootcamp: Can This Easy Workout Plan Actually Complement Your...
BY RENNIE DYBALL
With a month to go before my competitive local medal finals, all it took was the name of this workout to hook me. I’ll take all the shoulders-back help I can get.
I’ve...
Stunning In Style Stock
From the 2016 September Issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine, read the entire issue HERE.
BY SISSY WICKES
For centuries, equestrians have worn the ubiquitous stock tie. From portraits of royalty astride to photographs of modern...
Just in time… our sun protection guide!
There’s nothing like the beautiful deep rich shine of a horses Summer coat!
In recent years there has been more discussion about how to shield our horses skin and coat from the harmful rays of...
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...
“Extra” Equestrians and the Marketplace for Colorful Horse Tack and Apparel
BY NOA LEIBSON
Any equestrian, at some point in their lives, may have felt the push and pull of wearing the tack and attire of what is normal in their communities versus what they truly...
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 you’re “different,” you’re considered controversial, likely...
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...
