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Equestrian News from HorseSports

Proud to support grass roots equestrian sports in NZ

HorseSports are very pleased to Sponsor the Waitemata Riding Club, and to be a long term Series Sponsor at Abderry. We've also signed up as a Principal Sponsor of the North Island Secondary Schools Championships in 2024. Who knows which...

We love New Zealand - and NZ Made equestrian gear!

Just like you, we love supporting New Zealand brands. From Big Red's Stable Snacks to BeeKind and Cavallino girths, our own brand feed bags and jute covers, you'll find NZ made horse gear throughout our ranges.

What to feed your horses in winter – Insider tips from Dunstan

Winter is certainly not a horse owner’s favourite time of the year. Along with the cold, dark and mud, many horses struggle to maintain condition, making it difficult to have them looking their best when the season gets underway. There...

Choosing the Perfect Saddle Pad for your Horse

A saddle pad is designed to cushion the horse's back against the pressure of the saddle and the rider's weight, but there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a saddle pad for your horse.

Ride alone? Here's the safety app you need to take along

Many of us ride alone often, whether we are practicing show jumping at an arena, training a young horse at home, or miles from anywhere out on a trailride. Riding alone can be exhilarating and often organising a friend to...

Equestrian First Aid & Farrier Tool Essentials

With lockdowns, horse owners have found that more than ever they need to draw on their own skills to care for their horses. Do you have the right equipment to provide hoof care and first aid for your horses if the experts are not available? We've prepared a handy list of essential horse first aid and farrier tools.

What's your saddle type?

A great saddle is a valuable investment and a priceless training tool, and a well fitting saddle is essential. Read our guidelines on what style of new saddle will best suit your riding goals.

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Rider Safety - Our top equestrian safety must-haves

We love horses! But half a tonne flight animal can do a lot of damage if things go astray. Our sweet equine buddies can deliver 1000 newtons of force with a kick, and merrily gallop around with us at 45 km/hr....

A Tack Shop with a difference

Since our doors opened in 2007 the aim at HorseSports Auckland tack shop has always been to create an exceptional experience for equestrians across New Zealand online, and for our local horse riders in the saddlery.

MIPs Protection in Equestrian Riding Helmets

MIPS in equestrian helmets is a brain protection safety system designed to allow the head to rotate in the instant of impact, which can reduce the forces acting on the horse rider's brain in a fall.

Uvex Helmets for Lightweight Design Innovation & Safety

As a trusted German manufacturer of safety helmets for winter sports, cycling and equestrians, Uvex has been popular choice of riding helmet with world-class eventers, jumpers, and dressage riders for years, and with 1100 athletes - including Ingrid Klimke -...

HorseSports winter horse covers on sale online now

Keep your horses' condition with quality winter horse rugs Synthetic winter horse covers on Sale Synthetic horse covers offer fantastic waterproofing and warmth. With considerable time and effort spent on research, development and field testing of the latest fabrics and fittings,...

HorseSports are proud stockists of LeMieux Equestrian

Shop LeMieux online for NZ wide delivery Globally renowned British equestrian brand LeMieux is known for stylish design and exceptional functionality. Providing absolute luxury and comfort for your horse, the beautiful LeMieux range is designed to make every horse look fabulous, and let them...

The inside word on the importance of horse boots

Horses work hard, and their legs take incredible strain. Although they can bear a huge amount of weight and directional stresses, a horse’s wonderful legs are agile and allow a horse to move nimbly and swiftly. Horses working on uneven...

How Thinline saddle pads deliver a closer, quieter riding connection

Thinline Saddle Pads have a global reputation for providing shock absorption and a fixed soft contact which improves rider position and comfort – and leads to freer moving, happier horses. ThinLine saddle pads for enhanced rider performance As equestrians, we...

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