“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...
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 all the help they can get...
Size Inclusivity in the Equestrian World
BY TPH BLOG EDITOR LAUREN MAULDIN
In the spring of 2013, my equestrian life was in a better place than it had ever been. I had a new horse, a young off the track Thoroughbred...
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 and discipline related needs all factor...
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...
Gitsie’s Specialty Coffee
By Mackenzie Shuman
If you've shown at either HITS Ocala or Summer in the Rockies, the name Gitsie’s Specialty Coffee makes your mouth water. Their scrumptious sweets, splendid coffees and drinks, and delicious snacks are...
Self Care Tips for Creating a More Balanced Lifestyle
By Valerie Breslow
As an equestrian, the demands on your life are intense. Your daily list of to-dos starts at the crack of dawn and keeps going well past dark. You often feel stressed out...
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...
Get a Glimpse Behind the Medals in “Riding for the Team”
BY MOLLY SORGE/JUMP MEDIA LLC
When Robert Ridland arrived in Gladstone, NJ, to ride with Bertalan de Némethy as part of the U.S. Equestrian Team, he was just 18 and owned one pair of breeches....
Rosie’s Happy Ending Will Choke You Up: How a Slow Feeding System Came to...
By L.A. Sokolowski
Have you heard about choke? That was the question Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, at Jumpin’ Jack Ranch in Arizona, posed to Facebook followers after the haven nearly lost one of its...
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...
The Shady Lady: Alysia Lynch-Sherard
BY BROOKE GODDARD
How This Horse Trainer & Mother Revolutionized Face Scarves on Horse Show Grounds
“I needed to do something different.”
As a young mom, Alysia realized that she needed to find a way to protect...
Why Correct Bridle Fit Is a Key Piece In the Horse Wellbeing Puzzle
BY Kelly J. Leather
Correct saddle fit has been a focus for horse owners and riders for hundreds of years, and rightly so. An ill-fitting saddle can quickly impact a horse’s health and wellbeing, causing...
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...
A Looming Crisis in the Equine Industry
BY Sophie Hauptman
As an equestrian and animal lover, it would be easy to think becoming an equine veterinarian is the perfect way to combine passion and career. However, given the size of our industry...
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...
THE WITHERS WINERY- A Toast to Inspiration
Find this story and more HERE in the TPH Feb. 2017 Stallion Issue!
Written by Sissy Wickes
For horse people perusing the wine racks of their favorite upscale wine store or paging through Wine Spectator, The...
Shining the Spotlight on Heritage Horse Shows
This competition year, more than 2,000 USEF-sanctioned horse shows will take place across the country. Just 33 have received the prestigious designation of being a Heritage Competition.
A US Equestrian Heritage Competition is defined as...
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...
TPH Review: Struck Breeches
By Liz Davoll | Photos by Hillary Oswald
Growing up I wore one brand of breech, sworn to them they were classics. I would wear these breeches until the day I stopped riding. Then, something...
On a Budget? You Need The TackHack
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
This online retailer is changing the equestrian discount landscape by working with independent tack shops to source amazing deals for riders.
Working adult amateurs bond over many things, like battling nerves at the...
