Horse Tack

1. Horse Has Broad Shoulders? Consider Reinsman’s New Pressure Relief Saddle Pad

   

     Reinsman Equestrian Products recently unveiled some innovative new pads at the 2013 WESA tradeshow in Denver as part of the Reinsman Revolution. Among the most … READ MORE »

2. Draper Therapies® Redesigns Western Saddle Pad with Focus on Comfort

   

   Draper Therapies®, a leading company providing holistic therapy products for animals and humans, has a newly redesigned Western saddle pad.  As a result of suggestions from … READ MORE »

3. Kensington’s Black Ice: Who Says Your Horse Can’t Be Stylin’ This Summer?

   

   Would you like to know how your horse looks all dressed up? Kensington Protective Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium quality horse clothing and accessories, has … READ MORE »

4. Now There’s Horse Camo to Keep Sheets, Masks from Other Horses

   

   Are you sick of your horse’s fly mask and sheet getting chewed up by other horses every spring and summer? Kensington now offers a solution: Camo. … READ MORE »

5. Blanketing Your Horse with the Certified Horsemanship Association

   

   Think that putting a blanket on your horse (or removing it) is easy? You might find that you’re doing this seemingly simple activity incorrectly, and could … READ MORE »

6. We Didn’t Need Air Vests When Our Happy Mouth Bits Failed

   

   John Strassburger, now Horse Journal’s Performance Editor and former editor of The Chronicle of the Horse, talks about recent equipment failures at his training facility, Phoenix … READ MORE »

7. Select a Halter for your Horse

   

   A halter allows you to hold onto and direct your horse. The strongest halter is good training. After all, to control your horse, you need his … READ MORE »

8. Fitting Horse Boots The Right Way

   

   It’s important to keep your horse’s feet protected. Whether you’re using sports medicine boots, splint boots or bell boots, you need to make sure you’re keeping … READ MORE »

9. Leather-Tack Care for Horse Saddles, Bridles and more

   

   Your leather tack can last almost forever if you take care of it properly. As leather ages and is exposed to the elements, it loses the … READ MORE »

10. Attention Horse Owners: Happy Mouth Bit Recall

    

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a notice that Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bits are being recalled by English Riding Supply. About 3400 … READ MORE »

11. Read This Before You Stuff Your Horse’s Winter Blanket Away

    

    Yes, you’ve said goodbye to your horse’s winter blankets, but did you do it properly? Winter’s frigid cold is a distant memory for most horse lovers … READ MORE »

12. Cavallo Hoof Boots Top Pick of Three Riding Associations

    

    Cavallo Hoof Boots are so popular they are now the official hoof boots of three riding associations: American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA), Australian Trail Horse … READ MORE »

13. Consider Cork on Your Horse

    

    Cork has been around since ancient times, prized for its shock-absorbing resilience and natural mold, mildew and bacteria resistance. Now Merit Tack™ is using cork particles … READ MORE »

14. Mikmar: Not Just Horse Bits-They Make a Comfort Girth, Too

    

    You may recognize the name “Mikmar” because you own one of their innovative horse bits. Now the company continues to offer top products with the introduction … READ MORE »

15. Bit or Bitless Bridle? This Vet Says to Ask Your Horse

    

    Every once in a while I’ll see someone on a trail, riding their horse with a bitless bridle, and I’m always curious. Why go bitless? Is … READ MORE »

16. Bit Blanket Offers New Option for Riders on the Go

    

    English and Western riders can agree on one thing: No horse likes a cold bit in his mouth. While Mother Nature is giving people more than … READ MORE »

17. If You Like Custom Saddlery, You’ll Love This New Jumping Saddle

    

    If you ride English, chances are you’ve heard about Custom Saddlery–or own one of their saddles. Now they’ve added a new addition to their saddle lineup. … READ MORE »

18. Horse Blanket Rubs And Spur Spots

    

    Horse Journal’s Associate Editor, Margaret Freeman, is an S-level dressage judge and a lifelong horsewoman. She’s dealt with lots of horse blankets and horse-blanket rubs over the … READ MORE »

19. Bit Warmer: Because You Wouldn’t Want Cold Metal Put in Your Mouth, Either

    

    How many times in winter have you held a cold bit in your hands, wishing it would hurry and warm up? Last weekend, I even started … READ MORE »

20. Holiday Gifts for Horse Professionals

    

    This is the time of year when we think about how to show the horse professionals how much we appreciate them and all they do for our … READ MORE »

21. Try These Reflective Leg Bands and Trail Bell-Because You Want to be Seen and Heard

    

    With daylight saving time cutting into our riding hours (except for you, Arizona and Hawaii!), it means we have to be more prudent about when and … READ MORE »

22. Blue-Jean-Wearin’ Dressage Rider

    

    If you had told me three years ago that my husband would be considering buying a dressage saddle, I’d have  laughed like I just heard the … READ MORE »

23. No More Chapped Skin or Chafing While You Ride Your Horse

    

    Using Bodyglide as an anti-chafing product for equestrians is such a good idea that I’m a little disgusted with myself for not thinking of it first. … READ MORE »

24. Sox For Horses Provides A Little Warmth To Horse Rescues This Winter

    

    Sox For Horses, Inc. is partnering with Nikwax to waterproof older styles of Whinny Warmers® and recycle them as donations to equine rescues where they will … READ MORE »

25. Now You Can Color Coordinate Your Horse’s Halter…with Your Dog’s Collar

    

    Fashionistas, pay attention: Perri’s Leather is now offering new eye-opening colors to their line of padded leather gear for your horse, yourself, and your dog. The American-made … READ MORE »