Category Horse riding gear

Everything you need for you and your horse to have a great riding experience. From saddles and leg boots to body protectors, riding boots, and helmets.

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Pommel or Cantle? Which Saddle Bag Fits Your Trail Ride?

Pommel and cantle bags give you a place to carry water, snacks, and a hoof pick on a trail ride. But which style fits your saddle and the gear you need? If you ride English, there’s no horn to hang…

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Treeless Saddles: Are They Bad for Horses?

Someone at the barn swears her horse moves better under a treeless saddle. The next person tells you they’ll wreck a horse’s back. If you’re dealing with a hard-to-fit horse or you’re just tired of hauling a heavy saddle around,…

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How to Clean Horse Tack Without Ruining the Leather

Maybe your reins have gone stiff and dark from sweat, you’ve noticed a white crust along the saddle flaps, or you’ve pulled the bridle out after a humid week and found a green film on it. You know it needs…

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Best Bootcut Jeans: Women, Girls, and Slim Fit

Picture of a woman riding a horse and wearing jeans.

Bootcut jeans are a must-have for any woman’s closet. They flatter every height and body type, plus they look great with your favorite pair of cowboy boots! If you’re on the lookout for the best bootcut jeans for women, girls,…

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Horse Reins Explained: How They Work and Which Type to Choose

Walk into a tack store looking for reins, and you’ll find a whole wall of them, from short braided English reins to long Western split reins and single-loop roping reins. If you’re new to horses, it’s not always obvious which…

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Does Your Horse Need a Saddle Pad, a Blanket, or Both?

Walk into any tack room and you’ll find saddle pads, blankets, half pads, and liners stacked on the racks. The names get used loosely, but they don’t all do the same job. If you’re trying to figure out whether your…

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Horse Bits Explained: What Makes Each Type Different?

Walk into a tack store and you’ll find a whole wall of bits, many of which look nearly the same. But a small change in the rings, the shanks, or the mouthpiece can make a big difference in how a…

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Considering a Hackamore for Your Horse? What You Need to Know

Has someone suggested trying a hackamore on your horse, but you’re not sure what it is or how you’d ride with one? Before changing tack, you’ll want to understand your options and whether one makes sense for your horse. Quick…

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Buying a Horse Bridle? Here’s What to Look For

Picture of a woman putting a bridle on her horse.

Whether you’re buying your first bridle or trying to figure out which strap goes where, a bridle can look like a tangle of leather until you know what each piece does. Once you understand the basics, choosing one and getting…

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Horse Tack for Beginners: What You Need and What Can Wait

Walk into a tack room for the first time, and it can look like a wall of leather, buckles, and pads. Which pieces do you need first, and which can wait? Quick answer: Horse tack is equipment used to ride,…

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