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With enthusiasm and a “I-got-this attitude,” your young rider will feel ready to hop on a pony for her first ride. Although she might have the right mindset, she also needs the right equipment to ensure her first ride is safe and enjoyable. Before you break out your wallet, you will want to know two things. First, make sure your child likes riding and wants to stick with it. There is no use investing in a lot of equipment if she’s going to lose interest after a handful of lessons. Second, you want to know the essentials she needs to get started. Horse riding...

Braiding Guidelines and Hair Ribbons With the 2017 Wellington and Ocala circuits beginning, parents all over the country are preparing and putting together the show outfits for their pony rider. Picking out the right bows and how their daughters hair should be worn is always a big question! One bow, two bows or no bows! The preferred traditional style of two pigtail braids is often the ideal choice for riders in any of the pony divisions. But some of the sport’s youngest riders, such as those enjoying the lead line competition classes, can only do one small bow made of...

Have you ever wondered how a hair bow can look simply perfect and keeps it shape during a long day of showing? How are the intricately tied bows that pony riders wear to every show produced? The answer is simple: PonyTail Bows! At PonyTail Bows, we are proud to offer a wide range of hair ribbons and beautifully constructed bows that will help your pony rider complete their show winning look. 5 Tips for how to wear a Great Hair Bow From the Classic Bow with a tail to the Shorty bows, PonyTail Bows will help you create the perfect...

The equestrian sport is graceful and beautiful to watch. Equestrian riders have a deep appreciation of horses and are the picture of skill and style. But did you know that in the Olympic games, the horse is considered just as much an athlete as the rider? In fact, this is the only Olympic event that includes an animal. The Olympic Debut Equestrianism made its first debut at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. But it was off the grid for 11 years before reappearing in the 1912 Summer Olympic Games, where it has remained part of the competitive tradition...