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.

Horse riding gear

What to Wear Horseback Riding (and What to Leave at Home)

Wondering what to wear horseback riding? Whether you’ve booked your first lesson, planned a vacation trail ride, or entered a show, start with safety and comfort. The safety basics are the same for English and Western riding, but everyday outfits…

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Cowboy boots, Horse riding gear

The Right Jeans for Cowboy Boots—Without the Bunching or Guesswork

A good pair of cowboy boots can look wrong fast when the jeans don’t fit over them the right way. Maybe your skinny jeans won’t clear the shaft, your straight legs bunch at the ankle, or your favorite pair is…

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Horse riding gear

Riding Jeans That Don’t Gap, Rub, or Ride Up

Plenty of jeans look fine in front of a mirror and turn miserable the minute you swing into the saddle. The waistband gaps in the back, a bulky inside seam presses against your knee, and the hem works its way…

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Horse riding gear

What Are Horse Riding Pants Called?

Close up of a rider wearing riding pants.

It’s hot and humid in south Louisiana, and visitors often show up in shorts and ask if they can ride one of my horses. My rule is simple: if you get in the saddle, you wear long pants and proper…

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Horses, Horse riding gear

What Is That Part Called on a Western Saddle?

A Western saddle has a lot of parts, and knowing what each one is called makes it easier to spot wear, discuss repairs with a saddle maker, and explain a possible fit problem to your trainer. Whether you’re shopping for…

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Horse riding gear

Can Your Child Ride Horses in a Bike Helmet?

Your kid wants to ride, there’s a perfectly good bike helmet hanging in the garage, and you’re wondering if you really need to buy another helmet. It’s a fair question. Quick answer: A bike helmet isn’t a good substitute for…

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Cowboy boots, Horse riding gear

13 Best Horse Riding Boots: English and Western

Horse riding boots are essential equipment for horseback riders, protecting their legs from chafing, providing stability in the stirrups, and helping you feel connected to your horse. Horse riding boots come in various styles, from traditional English boots to Western…

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Cowboy boots, Horse riding gear

Ariat Women’s Fatbaby Western Boot Review

Sure, you could buy a pair of traditional cowboy boots, but that’s not what you’re looking for today. You want boots that blend fashion and function, and I think Ariat Fatbaby western boots check both boxes and others. Cowboy boots…

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Horse riding gear

Before Your First Polo Lesson: What You Really Need

If you’re looking into horse polo gear, the good news is you don’t need to buy a truckload of equipment before your first lesson. A beginner usually needs to show up in the right safety gear, while many clubs supply…

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Cowboy boots, Horse riding gear

Spurs in Horse Riding: A Quiet Aid, Not a Stronger One

Spurs aren’t just cowboy gear. You’ll see them on western riders, dressage riders, jumpers, eventers, and people training racehorses. If you’ve ever wondered why spurs are used in horseback riding, or whether they hurt the horse, it helps to know…

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