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What to do if your new tall riding boots don't fit

New tall boots feeling snug in the calf or loose in the leg? Here's how to wear them in, when to see a boot repairer, and how to get a fit that feels made for you.

Why the best Aussie riders leave AU soil

Why do so many of Australia’s best riders base themselves in the UK and Europe? We look at qualification, competition depth and the realities of taking a horse overseas.

USDF double bridle rules are changing: what Third Level riders need to know

If you compete in US dressage, you may have heard discussion recently about a significant change coming to Third Level: the double bridle. Traditionally, reaching Third Level has been something of ...

How to bridle and unbridle a horse correctly and softly

Putting a bridle on and taking it off are such routine parts of riding that it is easy to stop thinking about how the horse experiences them. For many horses, bridling happens hundreds or even thou...

Why the new Equine Eye Venture float and trailer camera with screen is a game changer

For generations, transporting horses has relied on one thing above all else: trust. You trust that your horse is travelling comfortably. You trust that they are standing quietly. You trust that eve...

Badly fitting bridles: A horse welfare issue

Nerve pain, pressure and poor performance. The fix? Better rider education. Bridle fit has quietly become one of the most under-examined welfare issues in the horse world. We spend hours agonising ...

Why are bridles made from leather? The science, history and safety behind it

Walk into almost any tack room in the world and you'll notice one thing immediately: the overwhelming majority of bridles are made from leather. Despite advances in synthetic materials, plastics an...

Is your horse telling you their bridle doesn’t fit?

As riders, we spend a lot of time trying to understand our horses. We notice when they feel slightly uneven, when their energy levels change or when they are simply not quite themselves. Yet when i...

What to Look for in a Pair of Stirrup Leathers: A Complete Buyer’s Guide

Stirrup leathers are one of the hardest-working yet often overlooked pieces of riding equipment. They quietly support every ride, helping create a secure connection between rider and saddle while c...

What do bits have to do with bridle fit? More than you might think

When riders think about bridle fit, they usually focus on the obvious things: the browband, noseband, headpiece and cheekpieces. But there is one important factor that is often overlooked—the bit. ...