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Tack and Equipment

This parent category features all articles published by Horse Illustrated on tack and equipment. To drill down further for tack OR equipment, check out our related subcategories. Whether it's for English riding, western riding, trail riding, or a specific discipline, we have more information on the best options to purchase, how to choose and what to look for, special equipment for added comfort for you and your horse, and so much more. Topics include more information on saddles, bridles, bits, hackamores, bitless bridles, horse boots, safety vests, blankets, sheets, saddle pads, etc. Comfort and safety are of utmost importance for both horse and rider.

Horse wearing protective boots while jumping

Horse Boot Guide

Protective boots are a must-have for your horse or pony if you do athletic events like jumping and barrel racing, or if your horse’s conformation makes him interfere (bump his legs together) as he moves.Before putting any type of...
Most riders know how important it is to protect their head with a helmet. Equestrian safety vests provide extra protection from many types of injuries. A safety vest, also called a body protector, is a useful item to add...
Thumbs up: Turnout blanket with a 10-year indestructible guarantee We’re so confident in the toughness of our SmartPak™ Ultimate Turnout Blanket (#20621, starting at $199.99) for your horse that we’ve backed it with a 10-Year Indestructible Guarantee. This turnout blanket...
There are so many things to think about when you’re riding. Is my position correct? Is my horse moving right? But one big factor influencing your horse’s way of going that you may never have thought about is saddle...
Open front jumping boots

Boots for Horses

Your horse’s lower legs are the most injury-prone component of his conformation. From strained ligaments and pulled tendons to popped splint bones and bruised heels, there’s a nightmarish list of injuries simply one bad step away. Fortunately, there’s an...
All horse people have it: piles of tack, blankets and other equine gear they don’t use, but aren’t quite sure what to do with for fear of needing it years (and horses!) down the road. It’s time to take...
Chestnut horse in a bosal

Going Bitless

Metal and synthetic bits are long-established cornerstones of control, but they aren’t for every horse or rider. Some see bitless riding as the perfect expression of unity between horse and human.That doesn’t mean bits are inherently harmful; in...
 I love a Rambo sheet. Stylish, functional and I feel like I’m outfitting them in some of the best gear available. But my field-boarded horse needs something versatile that can go from the Midatlantic’s cool rain to sunny and...
Need help with Western saddle fit? Follow these five tips to ensure your horse's Western saddle fits perfectly. 1. Tree Spread and Angle When viewed from the front, the spread and slope of the skirts should be an exact match to...
 Good saddle fit can help your horse do his job comfortably and well. Fit is crucial for any type of saddle, but English saddles distribute the rider’s weight over a smaller panel area than western saddles, so a precise...
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