How Often Should You Wash Polo Wraps?

A man putting polo wraps on a chestnut horse.

Keeping your polo wraps clean is important for your horse’s health and comfort. Typically, you should wash polo wraps after every 2-3 uses. However, if you leave your horse standing in them outside, you may need to replace and wash every 6-8 hours. The wraps absorb sweat and dirt from your horse’s legs during rides. […]

How to Wash a Fly Sheet

A horse in a purple fly sheet that needs a wash.

We’ve all been there: you go out to the pasture on a spring day, and your sweet angel of a horse meets you at the fence, all dressed up in the brand new fly sheet you put on him yesterday. And that fly sheet, despite being only a few hours old, is already muddy.  Cue […]

Cute Saddle Pads

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A quick note: I’m an Amazon Associate so I earn from qualifying purchases. Doing so helps me pay for site upkeep and dressage lessons. I love cute saddle pads. Sure, they’re not a necessity, but having a fun one makes me smile every time I saddle up my mare. Saddle pads are like clothing: they’re […]

How to Create Custom Saddle Pads

blue tie dyed saddle pad

We love our horses, are proud of them, and want to show them off. And every single one of us has something that makes us unique. Saddle pads are a great way to wear what sets you apart from the rest of the herd!  I don’t know about you, but I love a good DIY […]

What You Should Know About Nylon Horse Halters

A nylon and rope horse halter

Nylon horse halters are a type of halter that is made from, you guessed it, nylon. They are used to lead horses, and they come in a variety of different styles. The halters are popular because they are strong and durable, and they can be easily cleaned. They’re also relatively inexpensive. What are Nylon Halters?  […]

When Should You Buy a New Riding Helmet?

Man in riding helmet riding a horse

If you’ve spent any time around horses, you know your safest option is to wear a helmet when riding. The helmet helps protect your head (and brain inside it). If you’re looking to stay as safe as possible, you may find yourself wondering when you should buy a new riding helmet.  You should buy a […]

How to Get Horse Hair Out of Saddle Pads

how to remove horse hair from a saddle pad

If you’re anything like me, your husband is not a big fan of you running your saddle pads through the washing machine… that is, unless you’re able to remove horse hair from your saddle pad before tossing it in the wash.  Are you frantically searching how to get horse hair out of saddle pads?  You […]

Why Buy a Saddle Online?

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A New Age of Saddle Purchases These days you can buy just about anything online. Think about it, from glasses to mattresses, things you’d traditionally have to visit a brick and mortar location to purchase are now available at the click of a button.  Saddles are no exception. You can find a wide range of […]