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This Week at Equine Exchange Tack Shop

Helpful guides, seasonal tips, and trusted gear to keep horses and riders ready for the season ahead.

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Fall Grass Isn't as Safe as It Looks


That tired-looking fall pasture may have more going on than you think. Cool nights and sunny days can make grazing tricky for easy keepers and horses sensitive to pasture sugars. Before you pack away the grazing muzzle, find out what to watch for this fall.

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Worth a Second Look

Some things are worth checking before there's a problem. Your riding helmet may look perfectly fine, but age, impacts and changes in fit can tell a different story. Here's how to know when it may be time for a replacement.

My Helmet Looks Fine... Do I Really Need a New One?

It's one of the most common questions we hear in the shop. If you've ever wondered whether your riding helmet is still safe, this week's blog explains what to look for, when it's time to replace it, and why a proper fit matters just as much as the helmet itself.

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Seasonal Reads

Horse care changes with the seasons, and so do the questions riders ask. Here are a few of our favorite articles to help you and your horse make the most of summer.

Sweat, Dust & Everything In Between


By August, summer has usually taken its toll on both horses and grooming totes. Our Summer Grooming Guide covers the little things worth checking now, from sweaty coats and dirty brushes to tangled tails, tired fly gear and daily skin checks.

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Grab Your Show Day Checklist

Forgotten gloves? Missing number pins? We’ve all been there. Use this simple checklist to keep show mornings calm and organized.

Horse Show Checklist
Night-before and morning-of reminders to help you arrive prepared and ready to ride.

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Healthy Coat. Healthy Horse


Summer is tough on your horse's coat. Sun, sweat, dust, frequent baths, and flies can all take their toll. Our newest blog shares eight practical ways to improve coat quality through better nutrition, hydration, grooming, and everyday care—helping your horse look and feel their best all season long.

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Ticks Are Back 🕷️

Spring riding and turnout bring plenty to enjoy, but they also bring ticks. Learn where they hide, signs to watch for, and simple habits that can help protect horses, dogs, and barn life this season.

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Free Towing & Payload Tools

Download the printable worksheet and keep it in the glovebox.
Or try the interactive calculator and get a verdict on your setup in minutes.

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Try the interactive calculator 👉 Towing Calculator

No Fly Zone

From sprays that last through sweat and rain to lightweight fly sheets and masks your horse can wear all day, we've rounded up everything you need to get through fly season without losing your mind — or your horse's good mood.

Fall Grass and Metabolic Support


Fall grass isn't as harmless as it looks. Once the nights turn cool, pasture sugar can climb right back to spring levels, and it catches a lot of owners off guard because the grass looks tired instead of dangerous. This collection covers what actually helps: grazing muzzles in every size and style we carry, ration balancers and metabolic supplements for horses on reduced turnout, slow-feed hay nets to stretch out what they do get, and a few tools for keeping tabs on a horse's condition through the season. If you've got an easy keeper, a pony, or a horse with a history of laminitis, this is where to start.