Tack & Equipment

Summer is well and truly underway, and with the warmer weather, we all need to make sure our horses remain as comfortable as possible through the long hot days. On top of the basics of plenty of shade and hydration, Fly Rugs are must-have products for this time of year! Here at Horsemart HQ, we want to help you keep your horses happy, so here are our 5 recommended fly rugs for summer 2022...

Winter horse rugs: expert tips for rugging safely   In this article, Sean Whiting, Director of equestrian store Houghton Country, offers his insight into rugging and shares a few top tips for getting it right.   In winter when it’s especially cold and windy, many horse owners will be thinking about rugs. But what’s the best way to go about them?   A rug is like a warm coat for horses that can protect them when the temperature drops. But rugg...

Despite what some may think, horses are not disobedient or dangerous by nature. In general, they are very kind-natured and cooperative animals. However, this is dependent on two basic needs being met; they must understand what you are asking of them, and they must be free from pain and discomfort to be able to do as asked. Negative behaviour in horses is often the result of a poorly fitting saddle, and it’s your duty as a horse owner or rider to recognise the telltale signs that your saddle...

Are you raring to get out and start competing in 2021? Looking for a new jump saddle but not sure where to start? In this article we will discuss what makes a jump saddle a jump saddle, where to get a jump saddle from, and the top 10 jump saddles of 2021! What defines a jump saddle? Jump saddles are more forward cut than GP saddles. They have flatter seats and usually have good sized knee and thigh blocks to support the rider over the fence. Jump saddles can be monoflap or dual flap....

The Saddle Bank is the UK’s fastest growing and most trusted online saddle shop. Having thousands of customers all over the world we are the experts in saddle selling and in this article we are going to share with you our secrets to getting your saddle sold. Why is your saddle not selling? If you have been trying to sell your saddle for a while unsuccessfully, there could be a number of reasons why.

The main purpose of any horse rug is to provide your horse with protection. There are many different types of horse rugs available, each designed to protect your horse in different ways, whether it be to keep them warm, dry or clean, or even a combination of all three. When you’re just starting out as a horse rider or owner, the varying types of horse rugs available can be pretty confusing, and it’s often difficult to know what kind of rug you should be using and when. In this guide, w...