Equiport Show Jacket

I am so excited as I have just received my very own, made to measure and made to order Equiport show jacket. With these show jumping jackets you can select the material type and style, buttons, colar style and colour, lining colour, number of pockets and have the show jacket made to measure. The Equiport show jumping jackets are stunning and very sought after. Each jacket takes around 2 months to order and make. You can see mine here and me show jumping in my Equiport jacket here. I selected a wool jacket but TicTac Equestrian also have sell the technical jackets – which you can throw in the washing machine!

Buy yours from only £359.99 at TicTac Equestrian or Equestrian Discounts.

Gatehouse Riding Hat

I have just purchased the F1 Gatehouse riding hat for my BSJA show jumping competitions. I have a very small head and really struggle to find riding hats that fit me and don't look enormous on my head. I cannot wear champion riding hats for this reason, but have found that the gatehouse riding hat range all seem to fit my small head well. My favourite two are the F1 riding hat range and the limited edition silver skull caps.

I have the black and silver F1 riding hat, but they have just brought out a new range with diamontes surrounding the front air vent. They also sell the F1 riding hats with the air vents in black. All gatehouse riding hats come with their own branded hat bags.

The F1 Gatehouse riding hats are £ at TicTac Equestrian or Equestrian Discounts and the Special Edition Silver Skull Caps are £ at TicTac Equestrian or Equestrian Discounts.

Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad

Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad about four years ago for my old horse as we had been told she had a cold back. She would stiffen up and bronk around the school for a few laps before she would relax and I could start to work her. Since using the pad I have seen a complete transformation in her behaviour. I put the Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad on for fifteen minutes then tack up and we have not had any bronking since. I couldn’t live without this pad and now use it on my youngster.

The pad has three settings low, medium and high and each session lasts for 30 minutes but you don’t need to use it for the full time. The battery lasts for ages and the control is really easy to use. My horses go to sleep when I put the pad on they stand with their head on the floor and their eyes half closed. The Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad can be purcahsed for only £249.99 at Tic Tac Equestrian.

Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps

My horse wore the Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps throughout the winter this year. He had them on overnight while stabled for about 12 hours.

I really like these chaps because they fit your horse’s leg really well and don’t fall down and drag on the ground. Although they are a neat fit, they still allow enough room for movement. My horse has sensitive skin and rubs easily but they didn't cause any chafing even though they were worn for long periods of time.

His legs swell up overnight, particularly his back right leg, which suffered an injury three years ago. The Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps helped keep his legs warm but not only that there was no swelling to be found the next day. What I like about the detachable magnets is that you can move them to where you want or where your horse has had an injury.

The chaps are very well made and still look as good as new even though they are two years old. They seemed to repel dirt and my bedding didn't tend to stick to them too much. When they did look a tad dirty I just took the magnets off and put them in the washing machine.
There are quite a few Velcro straps, meaning they were a bit of a hassle to get on due to the fact the Velcro was extremely sticky but this meant that they fitted to the leg very well and stayed in place each night.

The Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps are quite expensive but worth every penny. I now know that my horse’s legs aren’t going to swell up like balloons if I keep him in overnight. Brilliant product and can be purchased online at Tic Tac Equestrain for just £64.99.

Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull

The Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull is by far the best that I have ever worn. It fits wonderfully and the design is exceptional. The skin coloured straps are very soft leather and look really good. I also love the way that the hat fastens and the shape. I wear mine with a black or navy hat silk and it really looks good with the silver showing at the front. The hat complies with extra safety regulations to normal hats meaning that your head is definitely protected! It was expensive but worth the extra money for the silver one as it looks good!!

I bought the Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull to ensure I had the highest standard of protection while eventing my horses. Fortunately it hasn't been tested in a fall but I have watched the safety demonstrations on YouTube and it has put my mind at ease. I'm pretty impressed with how comfortable the hat is, the harness is exceptionally soft, the fastening clip is easy to use, and I feel it looks rather smart when fitted with a velvet cover. I have been a little disappointed that the nylon chin strap seems to work loose over time and needed re-adjusting each time I mounted up to ensure the hat remained secure. It can even work loose while out on a long hack, so I have put a small stitch through it to ensure it remains firm. Even with this minor irritating issue, I will buy another Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull when my current one needs replacing, as I feel safe and secure knowing my head is well protected. This product can be purchased from Tic Tac Equestrain for only £98.99.

Hy Guardian Fly Rug & Fly Mask

This Hy Guardian Fly Rug has to be one of the best on the market right now. It ticks all the right boxes from price to fit. I bought this rug last summer for about £60.00 and it is still on the go. It comes with a matching fly mask and handy storage bag.

Hy Guardian Fly Rug is very tough but soft to touch so it didn’t rub my horse. I turn him out with his fly rug even when I know there will be a few showers as the fabric is quick drying.

My yard has a lot of fly’s and clegs so I like my horse to be completely covered so he doesn’t get eaten alive. I really liked that this rug had a belly cover and long tail flap but the best feature of this rug is the neck. It has four Velcro straps which are great since my horse has quite a fat neck.

Derby House sell their own brand fly rug which is basically identical to the Hy Guardian Fly Rug. It is very popular due to its price. The Hy Guardian Fly Rug and Mask can be purchased on Tic Tac Equestrain for only £54.99.

Jumpstack Bale Covers

I love to practice jumping with the Jumpstack Bale Covers. All you have to do is pop a bale of hay or straw into the cover and fold over the edge. They are easy to move and you can leave them outside as they are waterproof.

The Jumpstack Bale Covers come in all different designs and colours and are great for helping me bring on my youngster. You can use the covers as wings, fillers or jump them on their own. I found that they helped my horse get braver and we haven’t had a problem with any filler we see at shows now.  Another benefit of the covers is that they don’t hurt quite as much as traditional wings when you get thrown into them! The Jumpstack Bale Covers can be bought online from Tic Tac Equestrain for only £10.99.