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Fly Spray Showdown(Post)
It can be overwhelming shopping for horse supplies in spring to early summer. You know you need to pick up some fly spray, as your horse has already started acting irritated in the stall, cross ...
Gear Up For Fly Season(Post)Goodbye Rain! Hello Sun! Warmer weather is a sign of many fun things on the horizon; vacations, riding outside, trips to the beach and BBQs with family and friends. But with warmer weather comes ...
Why Your Horse Wants to Wear a Fly Sheet(Post)Why Should My Horse Wear a Fly Sheet? That’s a good question with an easy answer. Protection! When fly season starts (which can be darn near year-round in some places) you’ll want to stop flies and ...
4 Steps to a Clean Barn(Post)Like everyone these days, horse owners are concerned with cleanliness and germ control to keep a clean barn for horses. Mary’s Tack and Feed carries barn cleaning supplies and sanitizing products for ...
Equine First Aid Kits: Tips for Emergency Care and Tools to Have on Hand(Post)Whether your horse is old, young, steady, or reckless, an equine first aid kit is good to have on hand. Many horse owners have a small arsenal of equine medical supplies for when their horse is injur ...
New Horse Essentials(Post)Gear Up for Your New Horse: Essential Products Every Equestrian NeedsYou’ve taken lessons for a while and are finally ready to take the plunge into horse ownership – congratulations! You worked close ...
How to Get Rid of Horseflies(Post)Why Flies are Attracted to Your Horse When the weather warms up, the flies come out and find their way to your stable, barn, and horses. These annoying insects aren't attracted to your animals as muc ...
The Secret Life of Flies(Post)Flies are one of the common seasonal foes of every equestrian. They annoy not only our horses, and other beloved pets, but cause us much frustration and hand wringing as well. But how much do yo ...
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Horse Grooming: A Step-by-Step Approach for Equestrian Care(Post)Grooming your horse is an essential part of building a strong bond and ensuring your horse’s health and comfort. This beginner-friendly guide to horse grooming is perfect for new horse owners ...
Caring for the Senior Competition Horse(Post)Not every senior horse is a retiree moseying around in a pasture. With improved nutrition and care, many older horses are still kickin' it in the show pen, polo field, hunt field, or dres ...
'Treat' your Horse to one of our 3 Favorite Horse Treats!(Post)Horse treats are a staple at the barn. Many of us use treats and cookies as an equine training tool, reward or as an edible way of saying “I love you.” Evolving from sugar cubes and lumps, to ...
Maximize your trip to Mary's Tent Sale!(Post)Do These 3 Things To Maximize Tent Sale... 1.Make a list of what you need, starting with top priority items. Take a look through your tack trunk, closet, garage, ...
Emergency Preparedness for Horses(Post)Be prepared to keep your animals safe when disaster strikes. With wildfire season now classified as year-round in Southern California, Mary’s recommends that you be prepared for all emergencies — w ...
A Complete Guide to Prepare for a Horse Show(Post)You’ve put in the time training for your upcoming horse show –so what’s next? If you’re wondering how to prepare for a horse show, Mary’s Tack and Feed has you (and your horse) covered with helpful h ...
The 5 BEST Things About Tent Sale(Post)The Mary's Tack & Feed Tent Sale is a highly anticipated annual event that inspires horse owners to stock up on supplies, snag bargains, and score free goodies along the way. The Mary's Tent Sale ...
How to Measure an English Saddle(Post)When choosing a new English saddle, it's important to get the right seat size and flap configuration. Together, these factors will facilitate good balance and therefore good habits. Buying a saddle i ...
5 Easy Hoof Care Tips(Post)There is an old saying that we have all heard, “No hoof, no horse,” and it couldn’t be truer when it comes to the health of your horses hooves. Here is a list of tips and products to consider helping ...
New Year's Resolutions for Horse People(Post)It's a brand new year and a good time to set goals and try to be a better version of ourselves. What does that mean for you as a rider? Here are a few ideas to get you ...
Mary’s Tack & Feed Celebrates 60th Anniversary(Post)Mary’s Tack & Feed celebrate their 60th Anniversary, Huge Western Saddle Sale and Del Mar Horsepark’s Homecoming!Join us for a wonderful weekend of celebration!Since 1963, Mary’s Tack & Fee ...
Equident Matrix Horse Supplements(Post)The Benefits of Equident Matrix Horse Supplements for Your Horse’s Health As caretakers for our equine friends, our first priority is to look after our horse’s health so they can fee ...
Let's Talk About Hoof Conditioners(Post)We’ve all heard the adage “No hoof, no horse.” Not all horses have great feet. Genetics plays the largest role in your horse’s hoof health. Those genetics can be supported with high quality nutr ...
Top Cold Weather Horseback Riding Tips(Post)You may want to ride your horse all year long, but if you live in a cold or temperate climate, that snowy, icy winter weather could put a damper on things. Not only is riding a horse in cold weat ...
Effol Oil vs. Effol Ointment: A Product Comparison(Post)Well never fear, friends. Mary's Tack and Feed does the work for you so you can get on with what's really important- spending time in the saddle! So without further a ...
Supporting Your Horse's Gut Health(Post)At some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced that tell-tale gut ache of indigestion, or even the intense discomfort brought on by heartburn. Now and again even a bit of bad food can leave you ...
A Man’s Dressing Guide for Horse Shows(Post)Discover some helpful hints and ideas about what male horseback riders should and can wear to a horse show in our men’s dressing guide for horse shows. We’ll cover the basics from head to toe for ...
5 Must-Haves for Riders, Summer Show Season Edition(Post)5 Must-Haves for Hot Summer Shows Looking forward to horse show season and actually living it are the stuff of memes. If you want to be the "how I think I look on a ho ...
No-Stirrup November: 5 Reasons to Do It and How Mary's Can Make it Better!(Post)“Drop your stirrups!” Ugh… one of the things we dread hearing from our trainer… but there are benefits to riding without stirrups, so take it like a champ and remember all these positive reasons ...
Preparing an Equine Emergency Evacuation Plan(Post)Preparing an equine emergency evacuation plan ahead of time is necessary to keep your horses safe during fires or other emergencies or disasters. Mary’s Tack and Feed has put together an Equine E ...
What are the Different Styles of English riding?(Post)English horseback riding is an incredibly diverse sport. With its long history, it's no surprise that a number of variations of the English style have developed over the years. Those who are new to ...
New Year's Resolutions...For Your Horse(Post)Pssst…. Attention all equines! Yes, this blog is for YOU! The New Year is here and your human counterparts are going to be busy trying to reinvent themselves. Things may even get a little ...
What do horses like to play with? Top Fun Toys for Horses(Post)Horses, unlike humans, don't need much sleep. Compared to our average eight hours of sleep, horses need only about three hours. At other times, horses eat, roam, exercise and, yes, play. Playful ...
For Your Equine Valentine(Post)Horse owners love to show their horses some love! Grooming, healthy treats, fun activities, and care after a hard workout are excellent ways to express your appreciation for having a wonderful horse ...
How Should a Saddle Pad Fit?(Post)While there's a lot of information available about how to pick the right Western saddle or English saddle for your horse, saddle pads typically don't receive the same amount of attention. As it turns ...
