One Stop Equine Shop Blog

Whether you are single, married, or in a serious partnership, horses are a commitment on both sides of the relationship. Sometimes it can be a strain on a family member or significant other when the horse repeatedly takes precedence over plans, vacations, and time at home, especially in the case of an emergency.

There are several options to consider when selecting the right English saddle pad for you and your horse. Saddle pads are offered in different thicknesses, with different degrees of padding. They come in lighter materials, and in materials designed to improve your horses’ comfort.

Ever feel like you are well-prepared for a horse show, but your nerves get the best of you? We’ve all been there.

You have worked your butt off in riding lessons, clinics, hours of practice and have finally entered a show! But wait—you want your horse to look as shiny as Neville Bardos with braids as tight as Cylana. You can turn out your horse just as nicely as the professionals without the price tag.

Horse grooming and proper grooming techniques are integral to horse ownership, and lead to quality time spent with your partner on the ground. Good grooming, with a full range of supplies, will leave your horse with great skin, a shiny coat, and feeling fantastic.

Learning how to braid is an integral part of horseback riding. As the skill takes years to master, it is helpful to start early, even if you do not plan to attend a show soon. Besides, who doesn’t want more horse bonding time?

Importance of a Good Fit Fitting a horse blanket can depend a bit on the type of horse blanket, but generally there are measurements to take, and the sizing is dependent on the length of your horses' body. It is important to get the right fit for your horse.

The American Horse Council estimates that 920,000 horses colic each year, and 64,000 may die due to colic-related problems. Those numbers speak for themselves. It is important that horse owners and riders have a basic understanding of colic in a horse. In this post, we are going to go over the basics of what colic is, the signs, and what you can do to prevent it. 

Hoof abscesses can occur for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they pop up for what seems like no reason at all, and other times horses may step on the clip of their shoe or something sharp. Learn more about how to treat a hood abscess.

This post is going to delve into how to utilize many of the tools for deeper abrasions and puncture wounds. With any equine emergency, time is of the essence. Learning how to use all the tools in your arsenal is critical.

Over the last five years I have learned (sometimes the hard way) what supplies I should have on hand in case of an emergency with my horse. In hopes of preventing you from being “S-O-L.”, as I have been plenty of times, I am going to lay out a few must have first aid items for your tack box.

Choosing the right schooling tight when there seems to be so many choices for sale can be a bit daunting. Knowing what to look for will help narrow down your search from the beginning!