Tack & Equipment

If you own a horse, you’re likely to have a whole wardrobe of equipment that comes as part of the package. A saddle and bridle at the very least, plus undoubtedly some rugs for various climates, grooming kit, and various other accessories. Whether you keep your horses at livery or at home, with farms and stables at a high risk on the rural crime scale, how do you keep your tack and equipment safe, and make sure it doesn’t go walkabouts?    It will be unlikely that liv...

Saddles   The interaction between horse, tack and rider is complex. Research has shown that rider position and stability in the saddle are vital for good performance, which is why it’s so important to have the saddle fitted for you as well as your horse. This sounds obvious but if your saddle is too small you will tend to find yourself sat on the back of the saddle rather than in the middle. And that’s important because with the addition of the rider the average force on...

With so many different products on the market, it’s quite a task to whittle down the options to work out what you actually need. From Lunging aids to riding equipment to boots and saddle pads and more variations of stirrup than you could ever begin to imagine, walking into a tack shop nowadays can be absolutely mind-boggling!    I’m personally a firm believer in the less-is-more approach, but here’s a few bits of kit I simply wouldn’t be without!    A padded ...

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If you’re a horse owner, you probably already know the basics when it comes to equipping your horsebox or trailer. However, there are a few accessories that can make your life easier, and your horse’s life safer and more comfortable, so in this post, we’ll take a look at four of the best!

Saddle accessories are often an afterthought when it comes to horse riding. However, there are a few pieces of equipment that can make your ride much safer and more comfortable for both you and your horse. In this post, we'll take a look at some of the most essential saddle accessories you may not have considered.