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Horse stirrups are possibly one of the most overlooked, yet most important, pieces of equipment. As the foundation of the rider’s position, it’s crucial that they offer reliability and stability...

  Fly prevention for horses is a problem as old as equestrian sport. While we wish we could hit the trails in a TuffRider fly sheet  like this one, it’s sadly...

Did you know that a  study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery found that horseback riding contributed to 45.2 percent of all sports-related brain injuries? Many think of concussions as almost...

Are you a stickler for safety or do you sometimes skip the helmet on a particularly hot day? Think twice before skipping your horse riding safety gear. According to one...

In early August,  68 major cities were forecast to have dangerous levels of heat on one or more days. According to the New York Times, “About  67.1 million people — 20 percent...

Leather is just processed animal hide, and all the cows that I know don’t melt when they get wet. So, why is it that you’re not supposed to ride in...

  Chances are, if you ride horses you’ve heard about the recent Virginia Tech STAR Helmet Study. As the first of its kind for the equestrian community, this study is...

Western riding has a rich history grounded in traditional ways of life, such as ranching and cattle farming. But that doesn’t mean the safety equipment used at rodeos has to...

  Summer means kids are out of school and ready to spend all their time at the barn. Make sure you have all of the supplies you’ll need so your...

For many equestrians, trail riding is an activity filled with fond memories of bonding with your barn friends and enjoying nature. But, if you’ve never been on a trail ride...

  Nobody wants to believe that a horseback trail riding emergency could happen to them. But the reality is emergencies are a very real risk when going on a horse...

 Every equestrian has at least one scary story of an accident or injury that occurred while working with horses. Despite this, many equestrians would never dream of giving up their...