10 Spring Riding Essentials

Spring has arrived! Time to bask in the sunshine at the barn. Whether you prefer eventing, dressage, showjumping, hunters, or equitation, this season calls for show prep and sun-kissed rides. To enhance your springtime barn experiences, Equivont presents our top-rated riding essentials tailored for you and your horse.

The shifting weather means excited ponies that can't wait to run around and play in the sun. Help refocus their attention with Equivont's calm+focus supplements.

Pro Tip: Start feeding these supplements one hour before your ride in order to ensure a positive and relaxing experience for both you and your horse.

There’s nothing like showing up for competition day feeling a wave of confidence wearing new show breeches and your favorite hunt coat. Combine that with tall boots that look amazing and fit like a glove, and you’ll be ready to claim your blue ribbon.

Therapeutic products like lasers and specialized boots and wraps help to prevent injuries and speed healing for you and your horse. These products are designed to increase circulation and reduce inflammation to speed healing and recovery. Use before a workout to help prepare muscle groups for exercise or after exercise to help aid recovery.

Did you know - many hoof problems like slow growth, cracks, splits, and poor quality horn can often be attributed to nutritional deficiencies? By adding specialized supplements to your horse’s daily meals, you can combat these nutrition deficiencies and maintain healthy hooves all year.

Additionally, hoof oils, mud, and specialized products can prevent bacterial and fungal conditions in the hoof. The right combination of products and supplements help treat sole and stone bruises, hoof rot, scratches, and dew poisoning in addition to preventing calluses, split hooves, quarter cracks, and hard, dry, tender, or contracted feet.

If you aren’t using good quality, functional tack, you are at a disadvantage. It doesn’t matter if you ride dressage, eventing, showjumping, hunters, equitation, or just enjoy trail riding, using proper tack helps keep you and your horse safe and comfortable. If your tack is cracked or worn, your safety could be at risk. Replace unsafe tack with these Equivont favorites.

Show season is here and theres nothing that mixes up tack quite like a packed trailer or the initial disorganization that is bound to happen as we all start showing again. Ensure that your horses show up to the show ring with the correct tack with helpful, stylish nameplates.

Whether you are a professional rider who is out in the elements all day, or an amateur taking weekly lessons, you need functional riding apparel that will keep you secure and comfortable in the warmer weather. These riding staples will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Stall Gates might not be the first product we think of when preparing for warm weather at the barn, but you’ll thank yourself for repairing your barn before the hot weather arrives.

Warmer weather can mean the stable is hot and stuffy. These stall gates are a great way to allow more airflow in your stalls.

Pro tip: Show season is coming up! Because these stall gates are portable, some trainers bring them when they travel to shows that have solid doors. They can be temporarily put up and allow your horse much more ventilation and social interaction (the half-size gate allows them to stick their head out) while they are away from home.

Sun protection becomes increasingly important as the summer approaches. Luckily Equivont is here to help protect your fragile skin with our effective sun-shielding products.

If you're looking for a special gift for your horse-loving friends, these equestrian gifts won’t disappoint!

There you have it! Now that you are spring-weather ready, it’s time to grab your helmet and head to the barn! Happy riding!