Miscellaneous Tack and Tools.
Here are products I've used that helped me develop my riding, protect my tack, and more.
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Clicking on the pictures will take you to Amazon.com for more information about the product, and will allow you to purchase the product through Amazon.
Note: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The products shown here were chosen by me ONLY because I have used them and know they work.
 
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MDC STAINLESS ULTIMATE INTELLIGENT HINGED STIRRUP
These hinged stirrups will help you develop the balance you need to prevent your feet from sliding "home". The hinge allows your ankle to flex, which also helps keep your leg steady as the horse's barrel expands, contracts, and swings when he breathes and moves. |
 
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Medi-Dyne ProStretch Unilateral Stretching System
Most of us wear shoes or boots with heels during the day, which causes our Achilles tendons to shrink. But these tendons must stretch and flex as we ride with feet in stirrups. Spending a few minutes daily rocking back on this device helps gently stretch your tendons so that it is easier for you to keep your foot in the proper position in the stirrup, and to allow your ankle to flex with the horse's movement. |
 
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TOUGH ONE NO BOUNCE STIRRUP STRAP
This ingenious device allows you to keep your stirrups from bouncing on your horse's barrel while you longe, without having to tie them up in some awkward, knotty mess (that always comes loose halfway through anyway). |
 
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INTREPID INTERNATIONAL RIDERS LARGE CELL PHONE CASE
Don't listen to people who tell you to never carry a cell phone while you're riding. Sure, turn your phone off or put it on vibrate so you don't bother other people. But having a phone within which can mean the difference between life and death (or serious injury) if you suffer a serious fall or other accident. Especially necessary when riding alone on the trail or in the arena. This style cell phone holder features a stretchy strap that you wrap around your calf above your boot and below your knee. Velcro closure. |
 
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IPHONE 6 CELL PHONE LEATHER CLIP ON CARRIER
Got an oversized iPhone? No problem. It will fit in this carrier, and you can clip it onto your belt or your boot top. Features a magnetic closure so you don't have to fuss with Velcro. Just let go of the strap and it will magnetically close. |
 
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CASHEL HELMET VISOR
OK, sure, it looks a little weird. But if you're the kind of person who burns easily, you will love this visor. Provides shade for your entire face and throat area. Made from a durable yet lightweight, closed-cell foam. Stretch around your helmet and attach in back with Velcro closure and fit all sizes of helmets. The Cashel Cap is shaped like a baseball visor. |
 
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SILVER EMBROIDERED CAP
Very elegant, with a sturdy slightly oversized bill to provide adequate shade for your eyes. Cotton, low profile, 6-panel, sandwich bill cap with silver dressage horse embroidery on black fabric. Adjustable back strap; one size fits most. |
 
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ROMA QUILTED ZIPPERED SADDLE COVER
I've used Roma products over the years, and am pretty happy with them. They last and they have style. Here is their durable, quilted nylon saddle bag. It has a polyfill inner padding that will help protect your saddle from getting scratched. |
 
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ROMA QUILTED MULTIPLE BRIDLE BAG
Durable quilted nylon bridle bag has a polyfill inner padding that protects bridles from getting scratched. Holds six bridles, but honestly, I usually don't put more than three in it because it gets heavy to carry and hard to sort out. You can't tell from these pictures, but the Roma blue quilted products all match |
 
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ROMA QUILTED BOOT CARRIER
Durable quilted boot bag has a polypill inner padding that protects boots from getting scratched. |
 
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ROMA QUILTED HAT BAG
Quilted durable hat bag protects your show hat or everyday helmet from getting scratched. |
 
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ROMA QUILTED GARMENT BAG
Durable quilted garment bag keeps your show clothes organized, clean, and unwrinkled. |
 
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DERBY ORIGINALS WATERPROOF GROOMING APRON
Make your life easier! This grooming apron is terrific. Keeps all your grooming tools right at your fingertips, and you can hang the whole thing up when you're done. White horse embroidered on black fabric. |
 
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OSTER HORSE GROOMING KIT
I love Oster's line of grooming tools, and this kit has everything you need. It comes with the case so if a grooming apron isn't your thing, this works great, too. Keeps everything clean and organized. |
 
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INTREPID INTERNATIONAL BRAIDING KIT
Here is everything you need to create a professional-looking braid for your horse, and a neat little apron to keep it all in place.
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INTREPID INTERNATIONAL MANE KNIFE
I can already hear the purists screaming "Don't ever use a mane knife! Use a pulling comb instead!" One of the first gifts I was given when I began riding was a mane knife like this. It was given to me by one of the top competitors in our barn, and she showed me how to use it to produce the perfect feathered mane. I still use mane knives today. So don't listen to the naysayers. If you learn how to use these things correctly, you will give your horse the perfect mane. |
 
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JOHNSON'S BABY SHAMPOO
I've tried a lot of different "specially made for horses" shampoos and conditioners over the years, and you know what? Baby shampoo is still the best. "No more tears" formula means no problem with this stuff getting into your horse's eyes. When it comes to conditioner, there doesn't seem to be much difference as far as I can tell. Whichever you prefer is fine. |
 
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ABSORBINE SHOW SHEEN
This stuff is wonderful for protecting your horse's mane and tail. It not only detangles but coats the hair so that dirt and grime are less likely to stick to it, and seems to make the hair less likely to break. I don't think of this as a conditioner but as a protectant. I do NOT use it on my horses' bodies. If you want your horse to have a shiny coat, the best way to do that is to feed them omega fatty acids (see supplements). |
 
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EQYSS MICRO-TEK ANTIFUNGAL SPRAY
This is an excellent product for fungal skin infections. Jus spray on. Rated #1 in horse journal test. Will not burn or hurt open wounds. Soothes irritated skin on contact. Environmentally Friendly. Alcohol free. Non steroidal |
 
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PASSIER LEDERBALSAM
If you care about your tack, don't use anything else other than saddle soap to clean it and Passier Lederbalsam to condition it. This is what I do, and my tack has lasted for decades. |
 
 
 
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FIEBING'S BOOT SCRUBBER
Do your car and your home a favor. Buy and use one of these to clean off the dirt and mud from your boots. Shires Ball Feeder
Keep your horse's mind occupied in his stall by giving her one of these to nose around. Dispenses treats slowly. Horsemen's Pride Joy Ball
Horses really do get a kick out of kicking (and nosing) this ball around in the pasture. |
