The noseband takes more abuse than most riders realize. It lives at the intersection of leather, sweat, buckle metal, and constant low-level friction. Every adjustment...

A grazing muzzle is a device that fits over a horse's mouth and nose, designed to restrict grass intake while still allowing access to pasture....

Bit guards are small, flexible discs placed on either side of a horse's bit. They form a crucial part of equestrian tack, designed to sit...

Stirrup pads are the plastic or rubber pads inserted in the bottom of the stirrup iron. They are generally removable, and you can buy new...

A competition pinny is a vest-style number holder worn over the rider's upper body, with clear vinyl pockets on the front and back that display...

Bridle keepers are the first small loop of leather attached just after the buckle. The bridle runners are small leather or rubber loops that slide...

Every parent who's stood in a tack shop staring at a wall of riding boots for kids knows the feeling. Too many options, too many...

Paddock boots are the most versatile piece of footwear in English riding. They work for schooling, barn chores, trail rides, and paired with half chaps...

If you're choosing between half chaps and full chaps as an English rider, the decision is simpler than it looks. These two pieces of gear...