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Looking for the best equestrian centers and towns to live in the US? Look no further! From the largest equestrian complex in the country to elite training centers, our list of 11 top equestrian centers has it all. Plus, discover the top five equestrian towns to live in, including Ocala, Tryon, Lexington, Wellington, and Middleburg.

Equestrians should be familiar with the parts of a horse to recognize aches and pains in horses or why they may not be performing as well as usual. Learn the 39 key parts of a horse with diagrams, pictures, and important details to prevent injuries and enhance performance.

As enthusiastic equestrians ourselves, we’ve had the same experience! We’ve tested dozens of sprays to find the ones that work best. In this post, we’re sharing our tips for how to best use sprays so they’re most effective, and the six most effective horse fly sprays we discovered. 

After testing Ariat’s new Ravello boot, it’s now one of our favorites. We could hardly contain our excitement, so we decided to let you in on all of the reasons why we love this new leather tall boot.

Horse deworming is not the most exciting part of owning a horse, but it is a regular and crucial aspect of keeping your horse healthy. In this guide, we'll breakdown what a horse deworming schedule looks like and how to incorporate it into your routine.

Show jumping requires a lot of training, but tackling jumps is exciting and rewarding. If you’re new to show jumping or interested in trying it, this beginner jumper’s guide gives all the show jumping essentials you need to know before you jump in.

One of the first things you’ll need before you start riding horses is a good pair of riding boots. In this article, we’ll review the different types of equestrian boots, what to look for in a quality boot, and how to fit them, and we’ll share some great beginner boots

A good pair of horse-riding boots will keep you confident on your horse and allow you to perform at your peak. But it can be challenging to know which boots to choose. This guide will overview the different types of riding boots and share what to look for to find the right pair for you.What [...]

Whether you are a beginner in dressage or just enjoy riding recreationally, dressage will make you a more skilled rider and help you build a closer bond with your horse. In this blog post, we’ll share everything you need to know as a novice dressage rider.

I recently went to the winter 2023 equestrian trade show in Dallas. This semi-annual event is only open to preapproved retailers; it’s a huge thrill and an honor to be asked to attend on behalf of your store. This trade show is where the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers come together to look at new products, […]

Ariat show clothes stand out from the competition in style while supporting a rider’s equitation. We’ve curated a list of the top Ariat show shirts, coats, breeches, riding boots, and accessories for the upcoming season to help you look and perform your best.

Come with me as we try to find a saddle to fit my broad shouldered home bred horse. If you’ve read my other blog posts, I probably seem to have it together as an equestrian. I breed and produce my own show horses, I’ve worked as an equine veterinary technician, I now have a successful […]