Hello! I am wanting some new gloves for christmas and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what gloves are good? The problem I have with mine and my past gloves is that I've always felt they've never fit me correctly. For example, it fits my palms and wrists but it doesn't fit my...

I am looking for a riding helmet. I've read that ASTM approved are a safe option but other than that I know very little about choosing a helmet. In my area, very few people wear helmets and I understand that it is a personal choice, but as an unskilled beginner I feel like I should at least give...

I am currently writing an article for one of my classes about cost effectiveness of draft horses, or mules, versus tractors. I was wondering if I could get some input from you guys. Thanks in advance for your time and answers. 1 What breed would be best suited for the work? 2 What is average...

Hi! I am new to this forum, but I hop that it is ok if I post this here. Enjoy! I am not surprised that a lot of equipment is ruled OUT for competitions, but I am surprised how much equipment is REQUIRED. Why? There already is some discussion about allowing some different bitless bridles in...

(I am sure what I am going to ask has been addressed here before so apologies for that; I searched but probably missed the thread on it.) Hi everyone, My best friend and horseback riding companion is leaving for another state this week to go to school. This came as a big surprise - she...

I'm looking for a horse to do eventing with, but I'm wondering, aside from the horse and obvious things like saddles and bridles, what equipment would you need to purchase for the event? Like, clothes and safety gear? For horse and rider?

I have been riding since the age 9. (23 now) Sadly I developed a severe knee displasya with muscle dystrophia and mild scoliosis, and have been given weird advices from doctors, so my riding has not been as regular as I would like to (year on year off pretty much) Finally I decided just to...

I was just wondering whether anyone had ordered anything from ridingwearonline.co.uk because they have some great deals at the minute but I don't want to order stuff if it's poor quality, won't arrive or the on-line payment system is faulty. Just wondered if anyone had any previous experience of...

Over the summer, I'm hoping to train my pony, Harry, to drive. I think that this will be a fun alternitive to riding him, so I was wanting advice from people who have taken on this challenge in the past. We have a very strong bond so I have no dount that he will trust me, but I'm just wondering...

I need these things before i can buy a horse please help me find them on U.S. websites. * Purple Plastic Curry Comb * Purple Rubber Curry Comb * Purple Hoof Oil Brush * Purple Tack Sponge * Purple Bathing Sponge * Purple Sweat Scarper * Purple Mane And Tail Brush * Purple Mane And Tail Comb *...

Hey guys, I recently acquired a pair of polos from my horse trainer. I would love to use them because they match my horse's coat so nice, but honestly don't know how to put them on. Can someone please post a diagram or picture of how they work or how to put them on, and their purpose? I know...

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Hey everyone! My name is Loren and I'm from Vancouver, Canada. I created a company out here called DryGuy. My product is specifically formulated for horse blankets! I've seen some of you asking about products so I thought I'd jump in, join the group and meet some new friends in the process...

Winter has finally hit MD full force today (25 inches of snow...unheard of in these parts)! For those of you who encounter snow and harsh conditions regularly what are some of the best boots and gloves to ride in? Any websites that I could order them from? -Thanks!!

1. Standing Martingale-Havana. Horse size. Been used a few times. Still in great shape $15 2. Wire salt lick holder. Never been used. 2 screws included. $2 3. On Course Cotton Naturals Full seat breeches. white. Size 28L. They are too small for me now. The full seat has some pink on it...