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    The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Horse Grooming: A Step-by-Step Approach for Equestrian Care(Post)

    Grooming your horse is an essential part of building a strong bond and ensuring your horse’s health and comfort. This beginner-friendly guide to horse grooming is perfect for new horse owners ...

    How to Wash and Care for a Horse Blanket(Post)

    When it comes to taking care of your horse gear, those big, bulky horse blankets are some of the trickiest pieces. How do you wash them when they get dirty? Do you have to spot clean them? How ar ...

    For Your Equine Valentine(Post)

    Horse owners love to show their horses some love! Grooming, healthy treats, fun activities, and care after a hard workout are excellent ways to express your appreciation for having a wonderful horse ...

    How to Clean Leather Chaps(Post)

    There's nothing like a good pair of leather Western chaps for horseback riding and shows. However, it can be difficult to keep these chaps clean. They inevitably get dusty and dirty from use.  ...

    How to Clean an English Saddle(Post)

    The saddle is one of the most important pieces of your tack. It’s also one of the most significant investments you'll make in terms of your riding gear. In order to keep it in good condition your s ...

    A Complete Guide to Prepare for a Horse Show(Post)

    You’ve put in the time training for your upcoming horse show –so what’s next? If you’re wondering how to prepare for a horse show, Mary’s Tack and Feed has you (and your horse) covered with helpful h ...

    Tips for a Top Tail(Post)

    Some horses are just born with jealousy inducing tails! While a fake tail is common in competition, tails still crave everyday attention! I have curly, dry hair that is prone to breaking, and I tr ...

    How to Clean Western Saddle Pads(Post)

    Keeping your riding gear in excellent shape is important not only for your performance, but also for the health of your horse. In particular, it's important to clean the saddle pads because they c ...

    New Horse Essentials(Post)

    Gear Up for Your New Horse: Essential Products Every Equestrian NeedsYou’ve taken lessons for a while and are finally ready to take the plunge into horse ownership – congratulations! You worked close ...

    Combat Infectious Disease! Lower your horse's risk.(Post)

    EHV-1, West Nile, Potomac Horse Fever, and many other infectious equine outbreaks in the news can easily send you into a negative spiral, especially if your horse travels and encounters other hors ...

    The Secret To Maximizing The Life of Your Boots(Post)

    Riding boots are the work horses of equestrian riding gear! Your riding boots take you everywhere...in saddle,around the barn, and often off for a bite to eat (admit it, you like wearing your b ...

    Clipping Tips from Mary's Tack and Feed(Post)

    Shorter days, cooler weather and fuzzy ponies have arrived! Mary’s is here to help. Here are 4 clipping tips to get you started: 1) Pre-Clip Beauty Care Before you clip, your horse’s ...

    Tack Room and Barn Essentials(Post)

    Horses require quite a bit of equipment, and for those who are first-time owners or who are setting up a new barn, it can be daunting to figure out the best way to store and organize it. In most s ...

    Maximize your trip to Mary's Tent Sale!(Post)

    Do These 3 Things To Maximize Tent Sale... 1.Make a list of what you need, starting with top priority items. Take a look through your  tack trunk, closet, garage, ...

    Caring for the Senior Competition Horse(Post)

    Not every senior horse is a retiree moseying around in a pasture. With improved nutrition and care, many older horses are still kickin' it in the show pen, polo field, hunt field, or dres ...

    Mary’s Tack & Feed Celebrates 60th Anniversary(Post)

    Mary’s Tack & Feed celebrate their 60th Anniversary, Huge Western Saddle Sale and Del Mar Horsepark’s Homecoming!Join us for a wonderful weekend of celebration!Since 1963, Mary’s Tack & Fee ...

    Galloping Ghouls: Breyer’s 2023 Halloween Horse, Spectre (Post)

    Galloping Ghouls: Breyer’s 2023 Halloween Horse, SpectreEach year, Breyer releases a select collection of limited-edition holiday horses that embody the spirit of the season in breathtaking ways. The ...

    Effol Oil vs. Effol Ointment: A Product Comparison(Post)

    Well never fear, friends.   Mary's Tack and Feed does the work for you so you can get on with what's really important- spending time in the saddle!  So without further a ...

    4 Steps to a Clean Barn(Post)

    Like everyone these days, horse owners are concerned with cleanliness and germ control to keep a clean barn for horses. Mary’s Tack and Feed carries barn cleaning supplies and sanitizing products for ...

    How to Fit a Martingale Collar(Post)

    If you're looking for a dog collar that gives you a bit more control over your energetic dog, a martingale collar is a perfect choice. While many dog owners love these types of collars because o ...

    Lessons Learned From George Morris(Post)

    "If riding were all blue ribbons and bright lights, I would have quit long ago" - George Morris Whether you idolize him or just have a passing interest, George Morris is a driving force in the Hu ...

    Fly Spray Showdown(Post)

    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 ...

    New Year's Resolutions for Horse People(Post)

    It's a brand new year and a good time to set goals and try to be a better version of ourselves. What does that mean for you as a rider? Here are a few ideas to get you ...

    Guest Post: Cowboy Mounted Shooting(Post)

    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 Shootin ...

    Emergency Resources(Page)

              Please bookmark this page as a resource for San Diego Equine Emergencies. The information below will help you understand what to do and who to contact in ...

    Privacy Policy(Page)

    This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally identifiable information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and infor ...