EQU Journal

The bridle is the primary interface between your hands and your horse's head. It is one of the most visible pieces of tack in the ring and one of t...

Whether you are preparing for your first rated show or returning to competition after time away, building a competition wardrobe is one of the most...

The girth is one of the most underappreciated pieces of tack in a rider's setup. It holds the saddle in place, which means it is directly responsib...

Stirrups are one of the most frequently overlooked pieces of equipment in a rider's setup. Most riders use whatever came with their saddle and neve...

A horse's legs are its most valuable and most vulnerable asset. The structures below the knee, tendons, ligaments, and joints, do significant work ...

The saddle pad is one of those pieces of equipment that riders often underestimate. It is easy to treat it as purely aesthetic, something to coordi...

Choosing the right bit for your horse is one of the most consequential decisions you make as a rider, and one that is often approached with less ri...

A quality show jacket is an investment. The brands worth buying, whether Cavalleria Toscana, Vestrum, or Horse Pilot, are built to last, but only i...

The supplement market for horses is crowded, and the options can feel overwhelming. Every product promises results, but not every product is the ri...

If there is one piece of riding apparel that every English rider owns multiple pairs of, it is breeches. They are the workhorse of your riding ward...

Few pieces of riding equipment are as personal as your boots. They are with you every ride, every class, every long day at the show grounds. The ri...

The general guidance from safety organizations is to replace your helmet every five years, even without a known impact. Foam liners degrade over ti...