Clear, sourced guides for choosing horse and rider kit.
How to measure your horse for a rug
Take a useful rug measurement, keep measurement methods separate and check the fit against the maker's own chart.
Read the guideWhat weight rug should my horse wear?
Why the forecast alone cannot choose a rug, and what to check before changing the weight.
Read the guideTurnout, stable and cooler rugs: choose by purpose
Understand the job a rug needs to do before comparing fill weights, sizing and features.
Read the guideBuying a riding hat: fit comes first
What to bring to a fitting, why size alone is not enough and where to check competition requirements.
Read the guideBody protectors: check the label and the activity
Read the level and label date, arrange a fitting and check the exact rules for your assessment or event.
Read the guideBefore you ride on the road
A short preparation checklist with links to the Highway Code and BHS guidance for riding out.
Read the guideRiding hat standards: read the whole label
A standard number is only part of a riding hat label. Check its date, quality mark and the rules for your own activity.
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