Tack
Tack manufacturers are constantly innovating and introducing new equipment to cater for the needs for horses and riders. So if you’re looking for a new saddle, bridle, bit, girth, saddle cloth or protective boot for your horse, this is the place to find out about the latest equipment being released.
This is also the place to come for news of rule changes linked to what tack is allowed to be used in specific equestrian sports, and the latest research into tack, including bits, bridles, saddles, and other equipment.
Comfort is key if your horse is going to perform at his best and this has been a key focus in the development of new items of tack in recent years. From comfort head pieces to girths designed to spread pressure across the widest possible area to ergonomically-designed bits, if there is something new coming on to the market, we will bring you all you need to know about it.
If your company has launched a new item of tack or equestrian equipment suitable for inclusion here, please email details to us.
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Jin Air stirrups review *H&H Approved*
Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated these technical stirrups in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Equipe safety stirrups review *Score 8/10*
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Ophena S magnetic safety stirrups: ‘I really enjoyed riding in these’ *Score 8/10*
Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated these technical stirrups in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Silk Steel Flexbalance safety stirrups: ‘Nothing fancy but do a great job’ *Score 8/10*
Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated these technical stirrups in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Fed up of cleaning muddy tack? Check out H&H’s most efficient ways to care for your leather tack
H&H offers advice on how best to care for your leather equipment to make sure it stands the test of time
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7 tips for fitting your horse’s girth correctly
The girth just holds your saddle on, right? Actually, choosing and fitting a girth requires as much careful consideration as the rest of your tack...
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Does your event horse need a breastplate? Find out what sort the top riders use…
Find out what sort of eventing breastplate different top riders use on their horses and how they choose which one to select
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Does your horse really need a half pad?
Are sheepskin pads that go under a saddle necessary?
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Best comfort headcollars 2020: Horse & Hound’s tester ranks her favourites
Find out which comfort headcollars were awarded H&H Approved status in our independent group test
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Eskadron Classic Sports headcollar: ‘Really great value for everyday use’ 9/10
Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated these comfort headcollars in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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LeMieux Capella headcollar: ‘Everyone on my yard loved this headcollar’ 9/10
Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated these comfort headcollars in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Collegiate ComFiTec headcollar: ‘I loved the beautiful headpiece’ 9/10
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Back On Track Werano halter: ‘Great for a horse with a sensitive poll’ 8/10
Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated these comfort headcollars in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Schneiders Dura-Tech deluxe breakaway headcollar: ‘Fitted nicely with a good amount of padding’ 5/10
Find out how professional event rider Sam Jennings rated these comfort headcollars in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Weatherbeeta Prime all-purpose saddle pad review *H&H Approved*
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Equestrian Stockholm saddle pad: ‘This soon became my favourite, which surprised me’ 10/10
Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these sweat-wicking GP saddle pads in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Eskadron 3D mesh compact saddle pad: ‘The saddle didn’t move an inch!’ 9/10
Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these sweat-wicking GP saddle pads in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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Hy Sport Active GP saddle pad: ‘A great everyday practical saddle pad’ 8/10
Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these sweat-wicking GP saddle pads in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
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HV Polo Hivano GP saddle pad: ‘well designed and lightweight good cushioning’ 8/10
Find out how yard manager and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated these sweat-wicking GP saddle pads in Horse & Hound’s independent group test
