Horseback riders are urged or required to have a certified equestrian helmet. They all have a string of numbers and letters signifying the safety standards and certifications. ASTM F1163:04a, SEI, PAS015:2011 – But what do they mean? First, you need to know that a standard consists of scientific tests that mimic riding accidents (falls, kicks,…
The summer is in full swing, the sun is shining, kids are out of school and maybe you’ve enrolled your son or daughter in their first Summer Camp! Or their first group of riding lessons! Maybe you’re an adult and you are taking riding lessons for the first time. Going to the tack store to…
Recently we here at Mary’s Tack and Feed worked closely with Southern California Equestrian Writer and Blogger Susan Friedland-Smith as she embarked on a journey to learn Cowboy Mounted Shooting. Enjoy this Guest Post written by her about the experience! Cowboy Mounted Shooting is the fastest growing horse sport in the U.S. and after trying…
At some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced that tell-tale gut ache of indigestion, or even the intense discomfort brought on by heartburn. Now and again even a bit of bad food can leave your stomach cramping, rolling, and leaving you unable to go about your day as usual. Our horses are different, many…
Check out the latest Mary’s Tack and Feed Product video. In this video we learn more about the Fleeceworks Therawool Perfect Balance Half Pad.
It can be overwhelming shopping for horse supplies in spring to early summer. You know you need to pick up some fly spray, as your horse has already started acting irritated in the stall, cross ties and under saddle. Swishing their tail, stomping their feet, and reaching back to nip at parts of their skin…
Goodbye Rain! Hello Sun! Warmer weather is a sign of many fun things on the horizon; vacations, riding outside, trips to the beach and BBQs with family and friends. But with warmer weather comes those darn pesky flies. Here are some tips for shoo-ing those flies away: Manure Control: Many of us board our horses…
Flies are one of the common seasonal foes of every equestrian. They annoy not only our horses, and other beloved pets, but cause us much frustration and hand wringing as well. But how much do you know about flies? This month the Mary’s Tack and Feed blog will be delving into all things fly related…
Take the mystery out of caring for your sheepskin saddle pads – Juls will take you through it step by step!
Spring has sprung and the weather gets warmer every day. The summer months will be quickly upon us and many of us will want to be spending that time outside with our horses! It’s good to remember that our skin is our largest organ and the sun can wreak havoc upon it. Sunscreen: It’s best…
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