Gifts over £150

The mini Travel Case. This has graced many Christmas lists and its easy to see why. Beautifully designed and easy to use, the mini travel case is the only accessory you need when going away with or with out your horse. Th movable shelves will hold so much equipment from clothes, riding hats to brushing boots and stirrups. The straps and mesh cover on the other half are a perfect fit for riding boots, back protectors, rugs or saddlecloths. With loads of extra pockets and a whip holder on the outside there really is a place for everything. The mini travel case can be carried like a back pack or put onto a trolley and pulled along. Available in a variety of designs £185

The Travel Bag – This is the mini’s big brother. Designed to carry a full set of tack – event eh saddle, and yes they do hold dressage saddles, there is also one for a western saddle. The Travel case will hold everything you need for riding your horse. A set of tack, boots, saddlecloth, rugs, quarter sheets, hat, rider boots and more. The large pockets on the outside allow for all those last minute bits to be added quickly and easily. It can be carried as a back pack or put on the trolley that comes with it. The trolley can also be used for moving bedding and water etc. The travel case is fully waterproof and also has a cover to go over it too. It fits nicely in the car or front of a trailer, and is a great alternative to a tack locker. Available in a variety of designs £295

Gifts £50 – £150

If you are looking for something a bit different we have the Art of Riding Global luggage collection. These pieces are simply stunning. Made from super soft neoprene, they are luxuriously soft to touch and also fully waterproof and machine washable. They feature 2 different artworks, Rear View and Two Horses. Both collections add colour to the tack room and really catch the eye. prices range from £64 – 76

For the rider that like to travel and needs to take their kit with them we have a beautiful selection of hat and boot bags. All beautifully designed and very easy to use. They will protect equipment and look super stylish at the same time. Available in a variety of colours. Boot bags £52 Hat Bags £45

If you are looking for a really special grooming bag as a present or to treat yourself The Stable Bag is a must have. Designed to be used at home and away, this versatile bag can be used anywhere. Outside the stable, in the tack room, trailer, lorry or car. It holds everything you need and is very easy to move and hang anywhere. Available in a variety of colours £140

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the equestrian in your life? We have got you sorted with a range of gifts for to suit all styles and budgets.

Stocking Fillers / Secret Santa / Gifts under £20

The 2020 planner from Diary of a Dun – the perfect gift for any horse owner that loves to be organised. Set a goal, make a plan and smash it. Help them to make 2020 their best year yet with this beautiful planner that has space for tracking everything, From vaccinations and competition dates, to a feed planner and weight tracker. With a daily space to monitor schooling and progression. Available in blue of pink £16

Navy / Tan horse passport holder – A supers mart way to organise and protect all of your horses paperwork. keeping it in one easy to find place. With clear plastic folders to hold the passport, membership cards, height certificates and more. The holders can also be personalised. £17

Stirrup Covers – These are an absolute must have for protecting the saddle from scratches and dirt from the stirrups. These covers have been designed so that the stirrup can still be run up and the leather pushed through the hole to keep the stirrups up when not in use. These covers are also machine washable, perfect for after a days hunting or a muddy hack.

Fleece Stirrup Covers – Drawstring fleece bags that pop over the stirrups and protect the saddle from dirt and scratches. These covers are machine washable and great for using with stirrups that are not run up the leathers.

If you have tack you are not using over the winter months it is important to store it correctly. Unused tack can very quickly become mouldy which in turn drys out the leather making it weaken and crack, especially straps and around buckles.

We have created a handy guide to get any unused tack safely stored away for winter.

• Take the tack apart and give it a really good clean using warm water and a sponge or cloth. You can use a specialist tack cleaner solution if you wish.
• After washing it leave it out to dry and then give it a good soap. Oakwood or Renapur are very good leather soaps to use.
• To store the tack it is best to leave it apart, when the soap has sunk in it is time to store, you can pop bridles in a bridle bag or a pillowcase works well too. If you can take the tack home to store it that works well, place somewhere that has a fairly regular temperature like the airing cupboard, or a wardrobe.
• Saddles should have a fleece cover with a waterproof cover over the top of that, again try to place them somewhere warm and dry.
• If you are leaving tack in a tack room you can add in the sachet dehumidifiers to the bridle bags, or in between the saddle covers, you can also pop some of the big plastic pot dehumidifiers in your tack room to help keep the damp at bay. These can all be purchased from Amazon, eBay, Poundland and supermarkets.
• Give the tack a check over every 1 – 2 weeks and also change the dehumidifiers, if the tack is becoming mouldy wipe it over with some saddle soap and pop in a few more dehumidifiers or try to move it to a warmer/drier place.
• After winter be sure to check any unused tack thoroughly before use. Pay particular attention to buckles, and buckle grooves to make sure they have not split or cracked. Also give the stitching a really good check to make sure it is all still intact.

If you have any other tips for keeping tack in tip top condition over winter please share them with us.

The Tidy Tack Rooms Team