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The United States is facing unprecedented times. Are you tired of hearing that statement yet?  The U.S. government is enacting tariffs on a majority of countries in the global economy...

Having a horse is a luxury– an expensive one that leaves many equestrians operating on a strict budget. If you’re shopping for an affordable English saddle, you might be considering...

Last month, a  New York Times article stated that the “proper saddle can bring harmony to horse and rider.” While that is true– the nuances of what constitutes proper saddle...

No, you’re not imagining it– this summer really is  hotter and longer than the ones you remember growing up. According to  Drexel University’s Urban Health Collective, “UHC researchers noted an...

Lately horses have been taking over the runways at fashion shows across the globe– sometimes literally. In 2023, Stella McCartney hosted her  Winter Fashion Show at France’s oldest riding school,...

You may have noticed an uncomfortable trend among equestrians– especially those who work professionally within the industry. We don’t exactly all have model-esque skin. Many equestrians have skin that is...

Vicki Wood has been working at Farm House Tack since the very early days of the business’s existence. Greeting every client with a friendly face, she’s had several careers in...

Peacock stirrups have been a staple of the short stirrup and young rider world for decades. These  safety stirrups were originally designed to prevent a rider’s foot from getting caught...

Your saddle is a tool for connection and communication with your horse, just as much as your  bridle. If it fits incorrectly, it can lead to all sorts of problems,...

If you’re scrolling through Facebook, talking to a friend at the barn, or reading on various forums, at some point you’ll come across a few “facts” about horse riding helmets,...

Riders and horse owners take spring as their cue to come out of hiding and get back in the saddle. As the snow melts and the crocuses begin to bloom,...

Fly masks,  fly leg wraps, and  fly sheets are essential protective gear to guard our horses against flies. But this spring, barn owners can get to the root cause of...