Finding the best horse tack is not only about getting the right fit, but also about the features, design, price, and practicality of the product. Check out some of the 10 best pieces of tack on the market below.
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- Cavaletti Collection GP Saddle
- The Fairfax Performance Bridle
- LeMieux X-Grip Silicone EuroJump Square
- Happy Mouth Round Ring Jointed Mouth Eggbutt Bit
- Shires Performance SupaFleece GP Girth Sleeve
- Mountain Horse Leather Reins With Handstops
- John Whitaker Valencia 5 Point Breastplate
- FreeJump Soft’up Classic Safety Stirrups
- Equiture Custom alternating 3 colour browband
- Shires Blenheim Balance Strap
Cavaletti Collection GP Saddle
The Cavaletti Collection GP Saddle is a beautifully designed GP saddle that comes in a range of seat sizes and widths in both brown and black. It is made from quality full-grain leather and features a wool-flocked panel as well as soft hide knee pads. You can fully pimp your ride thanks to the custom keeper and cantle badge and we love the fact this saddle comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee for ultimate peace of mind.
The Fairfax Performance Bridle
The Fairfax Performance Bridle is the first to be designed based on scientific research and has been proven to reduce pressure up to 84% and allow for greater forelimb extension. It enhances your horse’s comfort by improving stability and increasing knee and hock flexion. We love that this is a customisable piece of tack with a choice of 4 different nosebands and the option to choose either a plain or Swarovski browband.
LeMieux X-Grip Silicone EuroJump Square
The LeMieux X-Grip Silicone EuroJump Square is a unique silicone saddle cloth design that provides ultimate grip and stability whilst riding. The memory foam under the saddle seat aids with comfort and shock absorbency, whilst the foam core and bamboo lining provides a lightweight, breathable solution that helps to absorb and control sweat. We love that it is an easy-clean option and is fully machine washable for optimum convenience.
Happy Mouth Round Ring Jointed Mouth Eggbutt Bit
The Happy Mouth Round Ring Jointed Mouth Eggbutt Bit is a much kinder option for your horse’s mouth. It can be a great first choice for horses that are not used to taking the bit and it comes in a range of styles such as full cheek or loose ring to suit any equine. We love that the unique apple scent encourages horses to take the bit while the space age polymer provides a gentler bit for a happier horse.
Shires Performance SupaFleece GP Girth Sleeve
The Shires Performance SupaFleece GP Girth Sleeve is a fantastic option for anyone looking to provide their horse with a bit of extra comfort whilst riding. It looks, wears, washes, and dries just like sheepskin and the softness is unreal! You have to feel it to believe it. The SupaFleece sleeve helps to increase airflow which can help prevent chaffing and girth galls. It is also fully machine washable, so super easy to clean!
Mountain Horse Leather Reins With Handstops
The Mountain Horse Leather Reins are made with prime full-grain leather and come in two different colours to fit in with the rest of your horse’s tack. These soft plain leather reins come with hand stoppers that provide you with much better grip and control. This top horse tack item includes the addition of stoppers for use with a martingale. We love the very simple design and value for money these reins provide.
John Whitaker Valencia 5 Point Breastplate
The John Whitaker Valencia 5 Point Breastplate is available in both cob and full sizes and a choice of 2 different colours (Black and Light Havana). It provides a super comfy fitting with sheepskin padding around the shoulder area as well as sections of elasticated webbing for ultimate shoulder movement. The luxury leather, stand out design, and signature badge adds to the overall look of this breastplate.
FreeJump Soft’up Classic Safety Stirrups
The FreeJump Soft’up Classic Stirrups are one of the best on the market right now and are a great addition to your tack if you are looking to take safety to a new level. The flexible outer branch is designed so that pressure from the foot opens up the stirrup iron preventing you from getting stuck in the stirrup and dragged. With a wide carbon tread, improved shock absorption, and a tread that encourages the rider’s heel to stay down, these stirrups really do have it all.
Equiture Custom alternating 3 colour browband
The Equiture Custom alternating 3 colour browband is an absolute head turner and provides you as the owner with the ultimate choice of colours and crystals to really jazz up your horse’s attire. There are more colours to choose from than you would ever imagine and this browband comes in varying sizes and styles meaning you really can get the right fit and colour scheme to suit your equine friend. In addition, Equiture offers a 1-year guarantee on this product with free repairs. What more could you ask for?
Shires Blenheim Balance Strap
Balance straps are not just for beginners and can be particularly useful when dealing with young or skittish horses to help you stay secure in the saddle, which is why it is considered a top horse tack item. The Shires Blenheim Balance Strap is a handy security device made from comfortable rolled leather and with the discreet buckle fastenings can easily attach on to your saddle through the D rings. This is a quality product, with no frills, sold at a very reasonable price.
Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.