English riding
Helmets, body protectors, air vests and what to take to your first show or Pony Club rally.
The Honest Horse
Honest buying guides for English and Western riders.
Honest, practical buying guides for English and Western riders. We help you work out what you actually need and what your competition rules require, then point you to good places to buy it. Written in New Zealand, with notes for Australia, the UK and the US.
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Western riding
Starter gear for Western competition, plus everyday Western tack.
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