Honest Review of ThinLine Trifecta Cotton Half Pad with Sheepskin Rolls – 3 Key Factors

Firstly lets talk about what are half pads, and why do we use them in equestrian riding? Half pads are used to add additional cushioning between your saddle and your horse’s back and some can even be adjusted to improve minor saddle fit issues. P.S. If you’re interested in recommendations for non-slip saddle pads, check … Read more

Saddling a Horse Western Style: 5 Easy Steps

saddling a horse western style

Wondering how saddling a horse western style goes? Well, we’ve helped break it down into 10 easy steps! Before we get into it, make sure you read about the different Horse Riding Styles out there. This will give you a clearer understanding of where Western riding originated from, and its tack features functionalities. Step 1: … Read more

Horse Tack and Accessories Gallery

Horse Tack and Accessories

Buying horse tack and accessories can be a little overwhelming – I certainly find it that way! There’s so much stuff to choose from. How can you know what’s good quality? Here, we’ve compiled a gallery of all of our favourite horse tack and accessories. Everything from blankets to grooming is included! And we’ve picked … Read more

What is Horse Tack?

What is Horse Tack

At Equestrian Boots and Bridles, we like to produce content for every rider, at every stage in their riding career. Today’s post is for the newer riders. We’re going to answer your question: what is horse tack? I know that when I first started riding, I wasn’t really sure what tack was. Did it include … Read more

How to Measure for A Bridle

How to Measure for A Bridle

In the movies, riders will jump on an unbridled horse and be able to ride flawlessly. Somehow the horse always knows the direction they’re supposed to go in, and the pace. But in the real world bridles are of great importance to give your horse directions and instructions. As you might expect, getting one that … Read more