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Alternatives to long leather riding boots

Whether riding at home or competing at an event, many people assume that the best type of footwear is a pair of long leather riding boots. In a perfect world, this might be the case, but there are many different and very suitable alternatives now available. Well fitting long leather rid ...

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Keeping Dry At Shows

We know that the great British weather is playing a part in cancelling shows, and causing misery to people who do attend, soaking horses, competition kit and riders before they even make it into the ring. However, there are things you can do to help keep you and your horse clean and comfortable at s ...

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How to fit a saddle

Top Tips for Saddle Fit

Buying a saddle through the internet may seem strange, but with innovations in leather and synthetic saddles making it possible to adjust the fit post purchase, it’s a great way to buy the saddle you want at the best price you can. Traditionally, saddle buying involved a saddle fitter comi ...

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Handy Hints for Show Ring Success

This month we are thinking about the show season, and how you can make your horse really stand out from the rest of the competition in the ring. With this in mind, we've compiled a list of handy hints, both from our own experience, and from our fans on Facebook, who have kindly posted their top tips ...

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We are open Bank Holidays

Why not visit our Superstore with our 15,000 square feet of showroom space, packed with all the equestrian products you could possible require.

Open Good Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Monday 10am - 4pm Sunday CLOSED

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Eventing Attire Tips

With the event season now in full swing, we wanted to bring you our top ten tips about what to wear when you’re eventing… · Stick to the rules- if you’re competing in British Eventing (BE) events, make sure you’re ...

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Guide about buying Breeches and Jodhpurs

Our guide to jodhpurs and breeches

If you need any help with fitting or guidance on our current range, just call us and we will do our best to help you.

> Read MoreIf you’ve ever wondered which jodhpurs or breeches are right for you, here are our top tips to help you make the right choice:

> Read More · The main difference between breeches and jodhpurs is the point they finish on the rider’s leg, and what kind of boots they are designed to be worn with. Breeches finish around mid calf and have touch and close fastenings to get a snug fit, to ensure they are comfortab ...

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Layering Up

We’ve all heard people use the term layering, but what does it actually mean? How does it work? Why do you need to do it? In this Ride-Away guide, we tell you more: - When people talk about layering, they generally think in three layers: base layer, mid lay ...

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Top Tips for Rug Buying ..... at Ride-Away

Need a rug but not sure which one is the most suitable? Stumped by sizing and specifications? Don’t panic, here are our top tips to help demystify rug buying: · Sizing - getting the right sized rug is really important - measure from ...

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Team Ride-Away

TEAM RIDE AWAY WINS THE INTERMEDIATE ORDER OF MERIT 2011

Team-Ride-Away have just completed their second season enjoying one of the most exciting horse sports around, which is often dubbed the horse world's 'extreme sport'. Teams of three or four horses and riders compete at great speed over natural cross-country courses. Great skill ...

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And the Winner is

MONTHLY REVIEW COMPETION PRIZE DRAW!

And the winner is ……. Thank you everybody for placing your reviews on our website this month, and as promised we entered you all into our prize draw to win £100 of Gift Vouchers. The winner this month is Jayne Nicholson from Leicester, a 39 year member of the BSJA who owns ...

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Farriers DO's and DON'Ts

DO’s and DON’Ts on how to keep your farrier happy!

Our customers may not be aware but Ride-Away originated as a Farriery business. Whilst Stephen retired as a farrier in 1996 to work in Ride-Away full time, our son Richard continues the tradition with his own business. We thought these few tips might be helpful – and interesting fo ...

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Tips and Clipper Maintaince

Lubrication of blades . . During clipping, apply Clipper Oil at the start and after every 10 minutes of use. Periodically apply Blade Wash to remove excess grease and cut-hair. Blades should be removed from the clipper after use, cleaned and oiled before storage. Storage . . ...

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Join Ride-Away's Facebook Group

We have now introduced our very own Facebook Page. If you enjoy shopping at Ride-Away and would like to be kept up to date with all our special offers, important news and be the first to know about any new developments be sure to join our group! http://www.faceb ...

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Leave a Product Review and win £100..

We have recently refreshed and updated our website, our aim was to make your shopping experience easier and more informative. One part of this improvement requires participation from our customers though; we would like to give you the chance to leave feedback on any product you buy from us. This will then allow future customers to make a more informed choice on their purchase.

We understand that asking you to do this involves time and effort so would like to show our appreciation by entering all customers who leave a review into a prize draw to win £100 of Ride Away gift vouchers. Every month we will draw a winner who will then receive ...

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Polypads Personalisation now available

We are now offering embroidery on all Polypads.... Whether it"s your name, your horse" name, your yard or sponsors name.

Simply...Choose your pad style.Choose your pad base colour.Choose your pad binding colour.Choose your embroidery colour & font.Choose upper or lower case.Choose near or off side or both.Embroidery is £1.75 per letter. Delivery is approx 10 days.

> Read MoreFor more details click on the links belowPOLYPADS CLASSIC SINGLE POLYPADPOLYPADS FORMA - REGULAR 680GMPOLYPADS CLASSIC - DOUBLERSPOLYPADS UNIVERSAL PADPOLYPADS BUTTERFLY

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Riders Rasp

The innovative Riders Rasp has aleady taken the hoof care market by storm. The Riders Rasp allows the horse owner to improve the quality and care of their horses feet and save money!
The Riders Rasp can be safely used by horse owners to control flare, round or roll the edge of the hoof wall, and maintain a quick breakover in between professional trims. The way this tool has been designed allows the horses hoof to be held to the side and in one hand, the same as if you were picking the feet out which is far safer and more user friendly than a conventional rasp.
To read more click here .......RIDERS RASP