Horse Gear

Why Square Toe Cowboy Boots Are Worth Considering My first real boots were Justins. I was a kid, needed something fast, and I do not remember anyone asking me what toe shape I wanted. They were boots. That was the whole decision. It took me longer than it should have to figure out that toe […]

Let’s be honest, cowboy boots have a little bit of an intimidation problem. You want a pair, you know you want a pair, and then you start researching. But like, what is a snip toe? Roper heel? Full quill ostrich? It is a lot for someone who just wants a cute or durable pair of

At eight years old, I was already mucking stalls, putting up hay, and learning fast what good boots could handle. Three decades later. I’ve made nearly every mistake when it comes to riding boots: cheap boots that blew out in two months, expensive boots with break-ins so brutal I dreaded pulling them on. I’ve worked

Most Tecovas reviews fall into one of two camps: the first is a buyer who got their first pair last month and can’t stop gushing. The second is a longtime boot person who is a little suspicious of anything that doesn’t have decades of heritage behind it. Neither one is particularly useful if you’re standing

A few years ago, I bought my first pair of Justins. I liked the square toe, the rustic style, and the idea that they’d look better with age. What I didn’t think enough about was fit, and I felt that mistake every day I wore them.  That’s how a lot of men learn about cowboy

The best cowboy boot brand for a ranch hand is not always the best brand for a guy buying his first pair to wear with jeans on weekends. The best heritage boot is not always the best value, and the most comfortable boot is not always the most practical one for mud, wet grass, long

Have you ever spent the second half of a trail ride just mentally overriding the pain? That pinching feeling building on your pinky toes or across your instep, counting down the minutes until you can untack and pull those boots off? I’ve been there more times than I can count.   For a long time, I

Pain is nearly always from the wrong boot, not an accepted reality with cowboy boots as a whole. Comfortable boots do exist, and the right pair, built on the right mold with quality leather and thoughtful construction, can and will feel good the moment you put them on. Not after two plus weeks of suffering

When you love and care for your horse, it’s your job to help protect them from pesky flies and other critters. That’s where the best horse fly masks come in.  These masks keep irritating biting insects away from the sensitive areas of your horse’s nose, lips, eyes, cheeks, and ears, especially during the hot summer

Shoo fly boots – or fly boots – are a must-have accessory, in my opinion. They’ll protect your horses from insects and other irritations, so you’ll know they will be comfortable and safe as they graze. However, I can tell you from experience that not all brands are made equal regarding fly boots. It’s frustrating,