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Tack & Equipment

Why dress up your horse like a zebra? Research shows the zebra pattern is the most effective in deterring biting flies

by Eva

People aren’t just dressing up their horses as zebras for fun, there’s actually some science behind it! And it all starts with one simple question: why do zebras have stripes? There has been scientific interest in the function of zebra stripes for over 150 years. There have been many theories …

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Tack & Equipment

Never store a dirty saddle: a step-by-step guide to cleaning & storing your saddle so you save money

by Eva

Your saddle is most likely going to be the most expensive piece of horse tack you’re going to buy. A good saddle will run you anywhere from hundreds to thousands (depending on the type of saddle you need) – and because of that, it’s worth the time and effort to …

Why should you massage your horse?
Tack & Equipment

What are the most basic products & supplies every horse owner needs to have?

by Eva

Your horse is a large animal whose care is a big responsibility. There’s a lot of horse stuff on the market, and though you don’t need half of what’s marketed to you, you will need some of the basic supplies to be able to take care of your horse. Here …

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Tack & Equipment

What is horse tack, what do you do with it and what all is defined as tack?

by Eva

If you’re new to horse riding, you may not have heard the term ‘tack’ yet. Tack is short for ‘tackle’ which is a term that comes to the equestrian world from shipping. Its most likely root is in the old German word takel meaning the rigging and cranes on a …

Can bitless bridles become the new normal?
Tack & Equipment Training

Oral injuries in horses are very common: should bitless become the new normal?

by Eva

Oral injuries caused by bits are a painful equine welfare problem. Despite being such a common problem it isn’t something that’s widely discussed or acknowledged in the equestrian world. The conversation around it has become deeply polarised, with the bitless camp crying bloody murder every time there’s a photo posted …

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