Equestrian News from HorseSports

Modern horse riding breeches, jodhpurs and riding tights feature technical fibres for breathable, moisture-wicking fabric with comfortable stretch, and are engineered for athletic performance while delivering on equestrian style. Find your perfect style.

Equestrian Breeches and Horse Riding Tights get punishing treatment. They may be the most harshly treated piece of clothing you own - used in all weathers, subject to friction and grime, worn in the saddle, during stable chores, and in the field. We've gathered care and washing tips to help your riding tights last.

Washing your horse rugs the right way will help them last. Crucially, washing your horse's waterproof turnout rugs must be done right if you want to preserve their water repelling properties. This is why there is a large contingent of equestrians who swear by never washing their horses turnout rugs, and we can get on board with that!

No one wants a leaky horse rug, least of all your horse! But often the reason your horse cover is wet underneath isn't what you thought. There's an easy way to check if your horse cover is leaking. But first, let's find out what makes a horse cover waterproof.

Just like you, we love supporting New Zealand brands. From Big Red's Stable Snacks to BeeKind and Cavallino girths, our own brand feed bags and jute covers, you'll find NZ made horse gear throughout our ranges. 

A saddle pad is designed to cushion the horse's back against the pressure of the saddle and the rider's weight, but there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a saddle pad for your horse.

With lockdowns, horse owners have found that more than ever they need to draw on their own skills to care for their horses. Do you have the right equipment to provide hoof care and first aid for your horses if the experts are not available? We've prepared a handy list of essential horse first aid and farrier tools.