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Casual Footwear for Every Occasion: Ariat Shoes for Men and Women

Casual Footwear for Every Occasion: Ariat Shoes...

Michelle Drum

Ariat casual footwear is designed for all-day wear and built to reduce foot fatigue. We're highlighting our favorite styles for work, barn chores, and beyond.

Casual Footwear for Every Occasion: Ariat Shoes...

Michelle Drum

Ariat casual footwear is designed for all-day wear and built to reduce foot fatigue. We're highlighting our favorite styles for work, barn chores, and beyond.

Woman rider confidently guides bay horse over jump during a show

How to keep your show day stress-free

Staff

It’s almost time to start showing again! Show season comes with a lot of excitement and a little bit of nerves… Ok a lot of nerves. But preparation is key...

How to keep your show day stress-free

Staff

It’s almost time to start showing again! Show season comes with a lot of excitement and a little bit of nerves… Ok a lot of nerves. But preparation is key...

Muzzling a Horse: Does Your Horse Need a Grazing Muzzle?

Muzzling a Horse: Does Your Horse Need a Grazin...

Michelle Drum

Does your horse believe every meal should be all-you-can-eat? Is your pasture mysteriously disappearing before your eyes? Do you have a horse that gains weight just by looking at grass? ...

Muzzling a Horse: Does Your Horse Need a Grazin...

Michelle Drum

Does your horse believe every meal should be all-you-can-eat? Is your pasture mysteriously disappearing before your eyes? Do you have a horse that gains weight just by looking at grass? ...

A view of the floors from the American Equestrian Trade Association 2024 trade show

The Future of Equestrian Gear- Dallas Trade Sho...

Michelle Drum

Everything is bigger in Texas and the 2024 American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) trade show was absolutely no exception. Let's discuss our favorite show shirts, breeches, equestrian art, saddle pads,...

The Future of Equestrian Gear- Dallas Trade Sho...

Michelle Drum

Everything is bigger in Texas and the 2024 American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) trade show was absolutely no exception. Let's discuss our favorite show shirts, breeches, equestrian art, saddle pads,...

How to Help Your Horse with Anxiety—Especially on Show Day

How to Help Your Horse with Anxiety—Especially ...

Staff

Just like people, horses can experience anxiety. Whether it’s from being in a new environment, facing unfamiliar challenges, or simply the excitement of a show day, horses are not immune...

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How to Help Your Horse with Anxiety—Especially ...

Staff

Just like people, horses can experience anxiety. Whether it’s from being in a new environment, facing unfamiliar challenges, or simply the excitement of a show day, horses are not immune...

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AP Hassinger Size, Fit, Style Guide

AP Hassinger Size, Fit, Style Guide

Michelle Drum

Breeches are more than just clothing for equestrians. They’re a key piece of gear that supports comfort, confidence, and peak performance in the saddle. While breeches have evolved significantly in...

AP Hassinger Size, Fit, Style Guide

Michelle Drum

Breeches are more than just clothing for equestrians. They’re a key piece of gear that supports comfort, confidence, and peak performance in the saddle. While breeches have evolved significantly in...

Photo of an organized tack trunk ready for show season

Tack Trunk Seasonal Essentials

Michelle Drum

We’ve discussed grooming tools in general, core grooming tools for your trunk or tote, and shedding season grooming tools. This blog covers seasonal things to stick in your trunk that...

Tack Trunk Seasonal Essentials

Michelle Drum

We’ve discussed grooming tools in general, core grooming tools for your trunk or tote, and shedding season grooming tools. This blog covers seasonal things to stick in your trunk that...

2025 updated Ariat Heritage Paddock Boots

Step into Style and Performance: The Updated Ar...

Michelle Drum

The Ariat Heritage paddock boot has long been a favorite among riders of all disciplines, known for its classic design, durability, and comfort. But Ariat doesn’t rest on its laurels....

Step into Style and Performance: The Updated Ar...

Michelle Drum

The Ariat Heritage paddock boot has long been a favorite among riders of all disciplines, known for its classic design, durability, and comfort. But Ariat doesn’t rest on its laurels....

Closeup of rider wearing field boot's foot in the stirrups

Beginner’s guide to tall boots: Styles, sizing,...

Allie Harbuck

Tall boots are an important piece of your riding wardrobe and they’re also uniquely equestrian. As such, they come with a few fitting difficulties that you won’t experience from everyday...

Beginner’s guide to tall boots: Styles, sizing,...

Allie Harbuck

Tall boots are an important piece of your riding wardrobe and they’re also uniquely equestrian. As such, they come with a few fitting difficulties that you won’t experience from everyday...

Person using a brush on their horse

How to handle shedding season for your horse

Allie Harbuck

Spring means everything is blooming! Although I don’t recognize this white fuzzy pollen- oh wait, that’s horse hair again. As many of us know all too well, spring is shedding...

How to handle shedding season for your horse

Allie Harbuck

Spring means everything is blooming! Although I don’t recognize this white fuzzy pollen- oh wait, that’s horse hair again. As many of us know all too well, spring is shedding...

What is a snaffle bit and how is it used for horseback riding?

What Is a Snaffle Bit? How It Works, Different ...

Michelle Drum

We break down how snaffle bits work, explore different types, and show you how to use one in a way that’s effective for you and comfortable for your horse.

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What Is a Snaffle Bit? How It Works, Different ...

Michelle Drum

We break down how snaffle bits work, explore different types, and show you how to use one in a way that’s effective for you and comfortable for your horse.

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5 Best DIY Tack Trunks From The Home Improvement Store

5 Best DIY Tack Trunks From The Home Improvemen...

Michelle Drum

Wooden trunks with chrome trim and custom colors are on the wish list of probably every competitive rider.  Rich wooden tones, beautifully stained with hand crafted attention to detail. The bandage...

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5 Best DIY Tack Trunks From The Home Improvemen...

Michelle Drum

Wooden trunks with chrome trim and custom colors are on the wish list of probably every competitive rider.  Rich wooden tones, beautifully stained with hand crafted attention to detail. The bandage...

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