Should You Use Safety Stirrups? October 11, 2024Veronica Green-Gott Horse stirrups are possibly one of the most overlooked, yet most important, pieces of equipment. As the foundation of the rider’s position, it’s crucial that they offer reliability and stability...
Summer Show Apparel: Stay Cool & Stylish July 26, 2024Veronica Green-Gott As temperatures across the United States regularly hit the upper 90s this summer, it’s tempting to throw in the towel and give up on this show season. While you should...
Too Hot to Ride? Here’s What You Can Do with Your Horse July 15, 2024Veronica Green-Gott The United States has been under the oppressive weight of a heatwave this summer. With temperatures reaching upwards of 90 degrees, equestrians are struggling to make time to ride their...
Miller’s: Back & Better Than Ever June 28, 2024Veronica Green-Gott If you rode horses in the 1970s, you probably remember the tack store Miller’s. Not only was this tack store one of the top purveyors of horse riding equipment in...
Double the Events, Double the Fun: Breeches.com’s April Calendar April 12, 2024Veronica Green-Gott Heading to Equine Affaire or the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event this month? Come see your online horse tack store in person! We’ll have amazing event-only deals and pricing on...
Positive Reinforcement Training for the Dressage Horse February 22, 2024Veronica Green-Gott Many equestrians balk at the phrase “positive reinforcement training.” They picture horses fed handfuls of treats and unsafe horsemanship practices. In reality, there’s a lot of benefit to including positive...
6 Groundwork Exercises for the Competition Horse February 13, 2024Veronica Green-Gott Groundwork exercises for horses are a great way to bring your horse back into work after their winter vacation. From lunging to ground driving to working your horse through an...
A Saddle Pad for Every Situation December 14, 2023Veronica Green-Gott How often do you grab the nearest saddle pad and throw it over your horse’s back without a second thought? Saddle pads can have a big impact on our horse’s...
Essential Horse Riding Safety Gear for Horse & Rider September 15, 2023Veronica Green-Gott Are you a stickler for safety or do you sometimes skip the helmet on a particularly hot day? Think twice before skipping your horse riding safety gear. According to one...
How Your Saddle Pads Change How Your Saddle Fits July 14, 2023Veronica Green-Gott How much thought do you give to the saddle pads you use? Do you know how half pads and English riding saddle pads change how your saddle fits your horse?
Will Rain Damage Your Leather Saddle? April 24, 2023Veronica Green-Gott Leather is just processed animal hide, and all the cows that I know don’t melt when they get wet. So, why is it that you’re not supposed to ride in...
Everything You Need for Riding in the Rain April 11, 2023Veronica Green-Gott Many people love the rain. The sound of its pitter-patter on the roof and the peaceful atmosphere it creates provide the perfect setting for sleeping in, reading books, and otherwise...