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Cold winter nights are made for baking, and your horse deserves a homemade treat, too! We're excited to share five of Team Tough1's favorite recipes to inspire some holiday creativity.

Clean tack isn't just about appearance — it's safer, more durable and more sustainable. You can think of it as a skin care routine, since that's exactly what it is! One tack retailer and consignment shop shares tips for how they clean all kinds of consignment tack for sale in their shop.

Participating in a parade is a great way to promote your local riding club, your instructor, or even your favorite tack shop or feed store. One of the most enjoyable parts of parade season is finding creative ways to dress up your horse and celebrate the spirit of the holidays together. From a simple touch of garland in the tail and bows in the mane to a full Santa-and-reindeer ensemble, there are endless ways to spread cheer. But before you focus solely on your outfit, there are a few important tips to keep in mind—whether it's your first parade or your tenth.

Fall represents a season of change, and that can affect your horse's health in big ways. This is why it's important to stay on top of his health during this critical time. Have you had your veterinarian perform a fall health check-up?

How do you extend grazing time without costing an arm and a leg? Slow feed hay nets are the most popular way for horse owners to help their horses maintain the consistent grazing that their digestive system needs, as well as keep the horse mentally stimulated throughout the day.

The idea of purchasing or caring for a helmet might seem simple at first, but there’s so much to making sure your helmet fits you properly and provides the best protection for your head. Learn more about riding helmets and how to make sure you're getting the best protection.

It's more than just an extra piece of tack to care for; the breast collar is an essential piece of equipment. And, in the case of Western breast collars, a breast collar can be just as decorative as it is functional. There is a variety of types of breast collars, each chosen for its unique design and function.

Getting ready for your first horse show? It’s about more than shiny tack and a perfect packing list. Whether you're riding patterns, jumping fences, or running barrels, horse shows are all about testing—and celebrating—the partnership between you and your horse. Here's what to know beyond what to pack.

From the very beginning, it was clear that therapeutic riding gave me more than just improved mobility. Riding gave me freedom. In the saddle, I wasn’t defined by the tightness in my muscles or my asynchronous gait. I was just a little girl on a horse, moving with him, together as one being. I didn’t know it then, but I was feeling more than just freedom—I was feeling a sense of equality and autonomy that I never knew on the ground

The summer months are the most anticipated, yet barely tolerated, months for most horse owners. We praise the longer days for more time at the barn, but we curse the heat that makes the middle portion of the day miserable for both human and horse. If you live in a portion of the country where humidity hits its peak and you learn more about corn sweat than you ever thought possible, it makes things feel even worse.

Worried about your horse in the summer heat? Discover signs of overheating and how to safely manage your horse's health in hot weather.