Ear Bonnets - Does Your Horse Need Them?

Ear Bonnets - Does Your Horse Need Them?

Ear Bonnets are a common accessory that is worn on the horse's head to prevent bugs, flies and dirt from entering the horse's ears. Even wind can be annoying to sensitive horses. Ear Bonnets are also favoured by Showjumpers to assist with noise reduction when competing.
March 10, 2022 — Greg Grant Saddlery
Staying Safe At Horse Events

Staying Safe At Horse Events

Competing with your horse is enjoyable but it can lead to an increase in safety risks we wouldn't necessarily experience when riding, or handling our horse at home. Horse Events are very noisy places with lots of people coming and going, loud speakers, noisy rides and sometimes even fireworks. Horse Float and Truck parking can be very tight with limited space between vehicles, and horses tied to floats on both side. A few safety precautions will help you and your horse to enjoy your day out.
March 10, 2022 — Greg Grant Saddlery
Why Everyone Is Talking About The Veredus Grand Slam Carbon Horse Boots!

Why Everyone Is Talking About The Veredus Grand Slam Carbon Horse Boots!

In celebration of Scottish show jumper, Scott Brash's 2015 Rolex Grand Slam win, Veredus have created the Grand Slam Carbon Gold Edition horse boots!
March 10, 2022 — Greg Grant Saddlery
This Is Why You Need The GPA Little Lady Horse Riding Helmet

This Is Why You Need The GPA Little Lady Horse Riding Helmet

Spring has finally arrived here in Australia, and it’s already starting to the warm up with some days giving us a hint of Summer already. With that said, while the warmer weather is great for days out riding, it’s important to keep ourselves sun safe and protect ourselves from burning to a crisp! For this reason, I would like to talk about one of the newest and revolutionary designs form GPA, The Little Lady Horse riding helmet.
March 10, 2022 — Greg Grant Saddlery
QSEC – The Queensland Indoor Show Jumping Championships

QSEC – The Queensland Indoor Show Jumping Championships

The Queensland Indoor Show Jumping Championships will be taking place at QSEC (Queensland State Equestrian Centre 23rd – 24th September 2017, and is proudly presented by the Queensland Show Jumping Club.
March 10, 2022 — Greg Grant Saddlery
How To Use Saddle Soap

How To Use Saddle Soap

There can be a lot of confusion as to how often you should clean your saddle, with many old horse books stating to clean them with every use! This however is not always feasible or most likely, necessary. A good rule of thumb, is how often you actually use it. With all this in mind, this article will explain how to use saddle soap in four easy steps.
March 10, 2022 — Greg Grant Saddlery
Water And Horses - How much water should your horse drink?

Water And Horses - How much water should your horse drink?

It goes without saying that, as is the case with human beings, horses cannot survive more than a few days without water. Do you know how much water the average horse drinks in a day, or when you should restrict your horse's water supply?
December 01, 2021 — Greg Grant Saddlery