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Equestrian News from HorseSports

How do Ophena stirrups work? Magnetic safety stirrups explained.

Ophena safety stirrups are innovative, unique, and loved worldwide. Both amateurs and professionals love the stylish safety stirrups, and Ophena stirrups have received over 1500 five-star reviews already. The design was created to provide equestrians with stylish and visually pleasing...

Win a Gift Bucket from Dunstan when you shop in store!

Shop Dunstan feed at HorseSports to be in to win. the contents of the prize bucket are at Dunstan's discretion and will include treats for both horse and rider. Feed must be bought in store during April, with at least...

Be in to Win a $500 Voucher to spend on Weatherbeeta

Just buy a Weatherbeeta paddock rug during April and we'll enter you in the draw! You could win a $500 Voucher to spend on ANY Weatherbeeta products in store at Horse Sports. That includes Clothing, Saddle Pads, Horse Rugs, Horse...

Proud to support grass roots equestrian sports in NZ

HorseSports are very pleased to Sponsor the Waitemata Riding Club, and to be a long term Series Sponsor at Abderry. We've also signed up as a Principal Sponsor of the North Island Secondary Schools Championships in 2024. Who knows which...

We love New Zealand - and NZ Made equestrian gear!

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.

What to feed your horses in winter – Insider tips from Dunstan

Winter is certainly not a horse owner’s favourite time of the year. Along with the cold, dark and mud, many horses struggle to maintain condition, making it difficult to have them looking their best when the season gets underway. There...

Choosing the perfect saddle pad

Forget matchy-matchy - choosing a saddle pad is a serious business! 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...

Finding the right Horse Cover for your horse

HorseSports stock a comprehensive range of horse blankets, canvas covers and show rugs. Our horse covers are available from our online horse gear range, or you can choose your horse covers at our Auckland equestrian supplies store in Takanini.Our winter horse...

Ride alone? Here's the safety app you need to take along

Many of us ride alone often, whether we are practicing show jumping at an arena, training a young horse at home, or miles from anywhere out on a trailride. Riding alone can be exhilarating and often organising a friend to...

Equestrian First Aid & Farrier Tool Essentials

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.

What's your saddle type?

A great saddle is a valuable investment and a priceless training tool, and a well fitting saddle is essential. Read our guidelines on what style of new saddle will best suit your riding goals.

Rider Safety - Our top equestrian safety must-haves

We love horses! But half a tonne flight animal can do a lot of damage if things go astray. Our sweet equine buddies can deliver 1000 newtons of force with a kick, and merrily gallop around with us at 45 km/hr....

A Tack Shop with a difference

Since our doors opened in 2007 the aim at HorseSports Auckland tack shop has always been to create an exceptional experience for equestrians across New Zealand online, and for our local horse riders in the saddlery.

MIPs Protection in Equestrian Riding Helmets

MIPS in equestrian helmets is a brain protection safety system designed to allow the head to rotate in the instant of impact, which can reduce the forces acting on the horse rider's brain in a fall.

Uvex Helmets for Lightweight Design Innovation & Safety

As a trusted German manufacturer of safety helmets for winter sports, cycling and equestrians, Uvex has been popular choice of riding helmet with world-class eventers, jumpers, and dressage riders for years, and with 1100 athletes - including Ingrid Klimke -...

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