When I Was a Kid…Riding Accessories Were Made of Plastic & Generally Made You Look Worse
Things have changed on the rider accessory front of the horse world since I was a kid. I speak of a time long before rhinestones glinted in barn aisles and...
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A Look Back at Helmets (Before Safety Was a Thing)
Today, safety reigns supreme. Forty years ago, however, it took a backseat to fashion, and more importantly, tradition. Obviously, I will never turn my nose up at doing the smart...
Knights in Woolen Armor: The Show Coats of Yesteryear
Show coats. I mean seriously. I can’t even. If you thought us antique riders struggled with our fancy leather boots, wait until you hear about our riding jackets. We were...
A Word About Breeches: 1980s Edition
I bought a new pair of breeches last year, and I was struck by how things had changed. Not necessarily for the better, but that’s just my opinion. As I...
When I Was a Kid…Tall Boots Came with a Warning Label
Do you remember when leather riding boots came with the warning label, “Wear at your own peril!”? That was an era when riders had a strong constitution. There was no...
