Horse Riding Equipment

Blinkers and reins are two important pieces of tack, although the novice rider will certainly come across reins before they do blinkers. Some riders and horses never use blinkers at all, while others ...

Along with the saddle, the bridle is the most obvious piece of tack when you look at a horse. It can also look like the most confusing and complicated, especially when you are confronted with putting ...

Clippers should always be used to clip the horse’s coat. But before you invest in any clippers you need to establish whether your horse needs clipping. If he does, you must learn how to do it ...

The kit you need for grooming can be massive. Grooming plays a very important role in the overall care of the horse so it is useful to have the right equipment especially the basics. There are many ...

Horse shoes have been regarded as a lucky symbol in many cultures for many centuries – but they bring far more than luck to horses. If a horse needs shoes it really must have them, as without he ...

Most horses need at least one rug or blanket and most will need several. Rugs and blankets serve different purposes and you will find there are lots of different ones to buy, of all shapes, sizes, ...

Broadly speaking a saddle is any seat for a human that fits onto an animal’s back. But of course, it is the equestrian saddle which is the most common. Even within the field of equestrian saddles, ...

By now you will have realised that owning or riding horses means a lot of equipment. The stable is another place where a wealth of equipment can be found, much of which you will doubtless want to ...

Stirrups are a major piece of tack and a major focal point for all new riders. The English style of riding is not actually possible without stirrups. Stirrups are as integral to riding as the saddle. ...

Tail guards can be made of many different materials and come in all shapes and sizes. A tail guard basically fits over the tail to protect it. The hair of the horse’s tail is delicate and needs a lot ...