Know your tack.
Look after your kit.

Notes on choosing, using and looking after horse tack and riding equipment, from the first lesson to the end-of-day clean.

Tack basics ↗

Get to know the parts, materials and purposes of everyday horse equipment.

Questions, measurements and conversations to have before buying.

Manage mud, moisture and wear, with care suited to the material.

Clothing and equipment for lessons, riding out and days at the yard.

Look at condition, history and the practical details of a used purchase.

Storage, organisation and small routines that make equipment easier to look after.

A glove can feel comfortable with an open hand yet bunch up as soon as you close your fingers. Try it in the position you will actually use.