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How to Measure for a Horse Riding Helmet(Post)
A helmet is an important piece of safety equipment for riding. This is true for all equestrians, whether you ride on rough trails or you do show jumping. However, a helmet won’t be able to adeq ...
Helmet Certifications, or What Do All Those Letters & Numbers Mean?(Post)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, ...
Top Tips to Get Your Kids Started Horseback Riding(Post)If you're ready to introduce your child - or a child you know - to horseback riding, we have some tips for you: 1. Consider the appropriate age. If your child is interested in riding horses and ...
3 Things Every Beginner Rider Needs Now, and 3 That Can Wait(Post)The spring is in full swing, and summer is on its way! The sun is shining and maybe you're considering enrolling your son or daughter in their first riding lesson. Maybe you’re an adult and ...
What Should a Beginner Rider Wear?(Post)If you’re about to start horseback riding lessons, you’re likely wondering what you’ll need to wear to stay safe and comfortable in the saddle. Whether you decide to ride English or Western, Mary’s T ...
Summer Sun Safety(Post)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 ...
Boots and Footwear to Wear to the Barn(Post)Barn shoes take a beating. With all the elements, water, and wear that your boots are exposed to, make your investment worthwhile with a sturdy pair of barn boots. Mary’s Tack & Feed has a ...
5 Must-Haves for Riders, Summer Show Season Edition(Post)5 Must-Haves for Hot Summer Shows Looking forward to horse show season and actually living it are the stuff of memes. If you want to be the "how I think I look on a ho ...
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, ...
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 ...
Mary's Getting Social(Post)If you are reading this post, then you already follow the wonderful Mary’s Tack and Feed Blog. Here we regularly share Mary’s product videos, tutorials, and our own original content! But Mary’s do ...
Air Vests: The Latest and Greatest Safety Technology for Horseback Riders(Post)No matter the discipline, equestrians can agree that horses are unpredictable. That is why good safety equipment – like a helmet – is essential for every time you get in the saddle. Your head, howeve ...
'Treat' your Horse to one of our 3 Favorite Horse Treats!(Post)Horse treats are a staple at the barn. Many of us use treats and cookies as an equine training tool, reward or as an edible way of saying “I love you.” Evolving from sugar cubes and lumps, to ...
The 4 Best Things about Holiday Barn Parties(Post)Are you attending a holiday barn party this weekend? Whether you are all gathering around a picnic table at the ranch… or a fellow barn buddy has volunteered to be Hostess-with-the-Mostest… ...
Safety Stirrups and What to Look For(Post)Equestrian safety stirrup technology has evolved to offer riders improved performance and greater confidence. Older designs may have features that are now considered ineffective or even dangerous for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 5 BEST Things About Tent Sale(Post)The Mary's Tack & Feed Tent Sale is a highly anticipated annual event that inspires horse owners to stock up on supplies, snag bargains, and score free goodies along the way. The Mary's Tent Sale ...
How to Break In Tall Leather Riding Boots(Post)You’ve just received a new pair of tall leather riding boots and you can’t wait to wear them. But before you head out on your horse, you’ll need to break them in. While it can be frustrating to ha ...
How to Fit and Measure a Riding Helmet(Page)Horse Riding Helmet Fitting GuideFollow our horse-riding helmet fitting guide from Mary's Tack and Feed to find the best fit to protect your head from accidents or injuries. Whether you're just sta ...
Hobby Horse Freestyle Competitor Form(Page)We look forward to having you compete in this year's Customer Appreciation Day Hobby Horse Freestyle Competition! Please take a moment to send us a little more information about yourself, the name of ...
