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Clear, practical help for riders and horse owners, from safety and sizing to seasonal care.

Practical, honest advice on choosing and caring for equestrian equipment, from fitting a riding hat to measuring a horse for a rug. We would rather publish a few genuinely useful guides than a pile of thin articles.

Horse Riding Equipment

Horse Riding Equipment

Horse Riding Equipment

How to Choose a Riding Helmet

Your riding hat is the one piece of kit you should never cut corners on. Here is how to choose the right one and get it fitted properly.

7 min read
Horse Riding Equipment

How Should Riding Boots Fit?

The right riding boots keep your leg secure and your day comfortable. Here is how to get the fit right, long boots and short.

6 min read
Equestrian Clothing

Equestrian Clothing

Horse Rugs & Horsewear

Horse Rugs & Horsewear

Horse Rugs & Horsewear

Horse Rug Types Explained

Turnout, stable, fly, cooler, and all those grams and deniers. Here is what each rug actually does and when to use it.

7 min read
Horse Rugs & Horsewear

How to Measure a Horse for a Rug

A well-fitting rug keeps your horse comfortable and stays put. Measuring correctly takes a minute and saves a lot of hassle.

6 min read
Buying Guides

Buying Guides

Buying Guides

Choosing Riding Gloves

The right gloves protect your hands and sharpen your rein contact. Here is how to pick a pair that works in any weather.

6 min read
Horse Care

Horse Care

Horse Care

Essential Horse Grooming Equipment

A good grooming kit keeps your horse healthy and smart, and most of it is simpler than it looks. Here is what you need and why.

6 min read