Winter turnout doesn’t mean your horse has to be cold or uncomfortable. With the right management and gear, you can keep them happy, healthy, and safe in chilly conditions. Know Your Climate Mild winters: A lightweight waterproof turnout blanket or...
When shopping for fly sheets or masks, the material they’re made from is just as important as the design. Not all fabrics are equal, and choosing the right one can mean the difference between gear that lasts a season and...
Even the best-made horse gear won’t work properly if it doesn’t fit right. Poorly fitting sheets and masks can cause rubbing, slipping, or frustration for both horse and rider. The good news? Most fit problems can be solved with small...
Keeping your horse comfortable year-round means staying one step ahead of the weather. The right seasonal gear makes all the difference—but remembering what to swap in and out can be tricky. Use this simple quarterly checklist to keep your tack...
Most horse owners know fly sheets are useful for keeping insects at bay—but their benefits go far beyond bite prevention. A well-chosen fly sheet supports your horse’s health and well-being in ways that impact their skin, coat, and even behavior....
When we think of sun protection, sunscreen for humans is usually top of mind—but horses need shielding from harmful UV rays too. Just like us, they can suffer from sunburn, coat bleaching, and long-term skin damage. That’s where UV-protective gear...
Horse gear is an investment—and like any good investment, the better you care for it, the longer it will last. Blankets and sheets take a beating from weather, turnout antics, and daily wear, but with regular inspection and maintenance, you...
The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) may sound like a relic of the past, but recent detections just south of the U.S. border are bringing this dangerous parasite back into focus. Though eradicated decades ago, its potential return underscores the...
When we think about protective horse gear, the first thing that comes to mind is often flies. But while buzzing insects are a major nuisance, they’re not the only irritants your horse faces daily. Dust, pollen, and environmental allergens can...
