Riding tights are one of my favorite trends to have emerged in equestrian fashion within the last few years. They’re great for casual barn wear during chores, or hack/schooling days where you’re not really feeling the whole breeches-and-belt setup. This post will be reviewing the EOS Tights from beloved equestrian megabrand, Ariat. I bought them … More Review: Ariat EOS Riding Tights
It was the middle of my lesson, and nothing echoed my frustration more than the sound of my horse’s hooves clunking against the rails followed by my poorly concealed groan at another missed distance. We trotted off at a choppy pace with me shaking my head, but scratching my horse’s withers. The botched jump had … More Keep a “Kind Inner Voice” While You Ride
The equestrian community across Instagram is really such a great little bubble. I’ve met tons of new people, made friends, learned training and horse care tips, and drooled over many sponsored posts for all types of gorgeous tack, gear, and horses for sale. Besides the personal connections, I also love being introduced to new brands … More This new tack brand is doing something really cool – and environmentally conscious
Ah, the holidays. While we could bemoan the incessant commercialization that plagues the American consciousness this time of year, I’m still a sucker for fall-and-wintertime releases from just about any brand I hold beloved. Pre-holiday releases are always next level; the hype is stronger, creativity around product launches seem to be bursting at the seams, … More A 2019 Holiday Gift Guide from Small Equestrian Businesses ‘Round the Web
I’m sure that I’m preaching to the choir when I say that it can be difficult to set aside time to check in with yourself when you’ve just been running on life’s autopilot. Work, chores, social obligations, caring for and riding our horses – it all piles up and suddenly, life’s been going by in … More Why Self Care is Critical to Your Riding Growth
The days are cooling down, our horses’ coats are just beginning to thicken, and all of the tack shops are releasing their fall catalogs. Truly, my favorite time of the year. I’m sure that for most of us, the fall SmartPak catalog has dropped onto our doorsteps, and we’ve all had time to peruse the … More Top Picks From SmartPak’s Fall 2019 Collection
No matter what your stance is on either of these brand names, you’ve no doubt heard of them somewhere along the line in the equestrian space. Noted for being somewhat in the “premium” sector of equestrian apparel (of course, depending on whose budget you ask), Tailored Sportsman dominates equestrian retail catalogs pretty much anywhere. Ask … More Battle of the Breeches: Tailored Sportsman vs. RJ Classics
On the heels of a previous post I released a few weeks back, I love finding new equestrian brands and seeing all of the unique products and content they bring into the digital and physical equestrian spaces. I highly encourage you to check out the brands featured in my other post, but if you’re already … More 3 Equestrian Brands You Need to Be Shopping For Summer 2019
This post probably would’ve been better timed for Small Business Week, but there’s never a wrong time to show some appreciation to the small businesses of the equestrian world that are out here absolutely rocking it. And, thanks to Instagram, I’ve found a handful that I absolutely love. We all hold our name-brand companies near … More 5 Of The Best Small Equestrian Brands Out There Right Now
It’s pretty much at the point now where my trusty barn backpack has replaced my purse. Stuffed with random pairs of spurs, scattered half-finished tubes of ChapStick, Snoopy’s treats, and oh hey, there’s that receipt from my last ill-advised Dover Saddlery purchase… Aside from the random mishmash of things creating an interesting collage at the … More Barn Bag Essentials | Spring 2019
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