Need Tack Tips?

If you can't find what you're looking for on our tack tips page then let us know and we will see what we can find out for you. Or if you have some handy tips you would like to share with your fellow equestrians then send them in and, if it passes our 'Tack Tip Tests', we will post them.

Horse Covers

It is necessary when buying and using your outdoor rugs to bare the following points in mind: 

Fit is all-important. Rugs are usually sized in three-inch increments. The measurement refers from the wither along the body to the rear where you expect the rug to finish. As horses of any given size vary so much in girth and build, it is essential to take these measurements before purchasing your rug. A rug will not stay in place unless it fits properly.

Bits & Bitting

The bit is the link that transmits requests from your hands to the horse via the reins. It is essential that this communication is clear so the horse understands what you are asking. For this to occur the correct bit must be chosen.

Different types of Bit

There are essentially five different types of bit. All these types work on different areas of the horses mouth and head and so give different results. Also within the different types, the bits have varing severity depending on the different action of the individual bit.

Washing your horse

During warm weather your horse may enjoy a bath, or if he is particularly dirty and weather is warm he may need a bath.

Safety Tips

Riding can be a dangerous sport, as horses are large unpredictable animals. Here are a few tips to make your riding and handling of horses a little safer.