Horse Gear

Most high-end saddles are sold as “unfitted,” which means the saddle comes without the stirrups, stirrup leathers, and (most importantly) a girth! When I ordered my first quality English saddle, I was devastated that in addition to the cost of a rather expensive saddle, I also had to buy the tack needed to fit the […]

“If you climb into a saddle, be ready for the ride.” This line may look pretty generic to you. Still, to a rider like myself, such lines are the sole motivation that pursues us to do what we love; horse riding. But as most of you may know, horse riding comes in many forms and

I’ve been riding horses for over 20 years, so I know a thing or two about tack and riding gear. I find that one of the most essential pieces of equipment for riding horses is a good saddle pad. However, for some horses, a standard pad doesn’t offer enough support, and that’s where Impact Gel

As a kid, I would have happily lived in the stables. It wasn’t just the close proximity to horses (although that is an obvious factor). It was the access to everything horse-related. One of my favorite things to do was to go into the tack room and try to learn what each piece of equipment

If you’ve ever had a stirrup leather snap mid-canter, you know what a valuable piece of tack a good set of leathers are. Stirrup leathers help keep you in the saddle and assist you with maintaining a balanced seat over rough terrain. You can also expect a much more comfortable ride with a good set

I love riding bareback because it makes me feel at one with my horse and improves my seat and balance. But sometimes, riding bareback can be uncomfortable because you and your horse get sweaty, and it’s hell if you have a bony, high-withered horse. I find one of the best ways to ride without a

As a person who lives and breathes horses, my way of life has been significantly impacted by them. A prime example of one such experience was dealing with a normal stool, which, for as long as I can remember, didn’t feel comfortable to me. I believe sitting on a saddle for most of the day

I still remember the very moment when I first entered our college’s equestrian club. It feels like yesterday when I saw several gigantic horses cantering across the arena. That whole scene was quite mesmerizing. But before I could say anything, our riding instructor greeted us with, “Where are your riding boots?” This was not the

“Forget the glass slipper; this queen wears cowboy boots.” I couldn’t agree more with the above statement. I would rather spend my money on stylish boots than waste it on any other shoes. This is where Tin Haul boots come in. Tin Haul boots are bold and full of character. Not only do these handcrafted

“A knight may ‘earn his spurs’ as he moves up the ranks.” Our instructor would often make this statement to motivate our riding squad. Although it didn’t really make any sense to me, it was still better than his disparaging remarks. If you are an experienced equestrian, you must be aware of boot spurs and