Special thank you to Sasha from Animal Health Company for the informative graphic below on horse nutrition! *For informational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult a professional before starting any nutritional or training program.
Ziky Boutique is easily one of my favorite go-to businesses for equestrian inspired tees. I absolutely love to wear them when I’m hanging out at the barn or traveling to the next horse show. They are always made of the…
I am one of those horse moms who loves to buy and use anything all natural for my horses. I think it’s so important to be mindful of what ingredients are in the products that you use as well as…
When competing in dressage, it is not just the performances being judged. There are certain standards that dressage-wear should adhere to and, let’s be honest, there is rivalry amongst competitors as to who has the best Ariat boots or whitest…
I love trying out new grooming products on my horses so when the opportunity to try out Grooming Hands grooming gloves came up I immediately said yes. These are the most advanced anti-static massaging gloves available, and it’s true…no hair…
As a dressage rider, I am so excited to see new companies like Style Stock popping up and offering modern horse show wear. Gone are the days of plain white stock ties with a bar stock pin. Now, you have…
I love a good t-shirt just like everyone else, and I am happy to say that Southern Equestrian tees are a cut above the rest. I love love love these shirts! Once you get one it’s so hard to not…
Since it is “throwback Thursday,” I thought we’d revisit one of our most popular posts. It is a pictorial tutorial of how to use Braideez Braiding Wire that was put together by Schneider’s Saddlery! Click the link to head over:…
I have some really exciting news to share today! Leigh Hutton, author of Jump Girl that was previously featured on VR, has just released a new book titled Race Girl! It sounds amazing and I can’t wait to read it. …
As someone very into fashion in the equestrian world and everyday life, I love to see new styles and trends pop up. This trend alert is for breeches with a patterned full seat or knee patch, typically done in a…
With horse show season gearing up, here is a look back at one of our most popular posts to date – the VR Horse Show Checklist! Bookmark the link below for easy packing for each show! http://www.velvetrider.com/vr-horse-show-checklist/#.Vvlvr0ZFh-4
It’s that time of year! Horses, dogs, every animal is shedding and hair is flying high and sticking to everything. I’m not a big fan of shedding season but I sure do love the end result when the horses are…
I love to stumble across new equestrian small businesses so when I found Grey Horse Candle Company I knew I had to feature them on VR. Grey Horse Candle Company was founded on January 19 of this year by Kayla…
I recently came across this bracelet from Equestrian Jewelry and just had to share! I absolutely love the design of the “mixed up” bits cuff, and it’s so chic and classy. It would go with everything and it certainly doesn’t…
I am so excited to announce the next installment of Southern Horse Talk which includes an interview with one of my good friends Julie Frykman of Equestrianista Collection! We had so much fun in our chat and enjoyed having Rebecca…
Equestrian Creations is a new business specializing in horse-inspired apparel designed to easily transition from the barn to the street. They offer baby onesies, tees, and sweatshirts with fun equestrian themes in youth and adult sizes. Each piece is designed…
I am so excited to introduce a new equestrian business called The Burlap Pony. They focus on rustic accents for the horse and home with most items being made in part from burlap. Their seasonal gift pouches are adorable! Each…
Accessories made out of wood is on the rise. It is the latest and greatest in fashion, and it fits in perfectly with the equestrian lifestyle. Barns are made from wood, fencing, outdoor arenas…it’s everywhere. This is a trend that…
Personalized items are huge right now in fashion and in the equestrian world. They offer a chance to be unique and set yourself apart at the barn as well as making it easier to distinguish what stuff belongs to whom. …
Ziky Boutique is one of my favorite equestrian small businesses. They offer a wide variety of products ranging from tees to tack accessories to custom saddle pads plus team/barn apparel. I have several items from Ziky and all are chic…
I recently introduced La Matera to VR followers during the 12 Days of Christmas. The response was the same as mine: how gorgeous the belts are! La Matera makes beautifully crafted woven belts in geometric patterns inspired by the Argentine…
This is the perfect time of year to invest in some reflective safety gear for you and your horse. With it getting dark so early each day, it’s necessary to take some extra precaution to ensure that you and your…
I love yoga, and it’s incredibly helpful for us as equestrians. It can help build body strength especially in the core plus give you more body awareness and flexibility. I am inviting you to join me in a 30 day…
This month had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Rebecca of Southern Horse Talk. She is doing amazing things for the southern equestrian world and will soon launch a website dedicated to horse news and events in the…
