As Christmas approaches, some of us love to add a personal touch to the gifts we send, a thoughtful gift is often better received than a lavish one. For inspiration on equestrian and country lifestyle custom gifts, cushions and clothing, please visit Equetech, be quick though as the last date for custom orders is the 11th December! If you are looking for a special gift for the young people whose excitement over Christmas is contagious, Equetech has personalised Unicorn themed drawstring bags and Personalised Unicorn Christmas Santa sacks. The Personalised Unicorn Drawstring Bags are the perfect gift, measuring 40cm x 28cm, they are ideal for school and sleep overs where the mystical printed unicorn can watch over all the goodies! The Per...

Only 21 more shopping days and 3 weekends to go! Some amongst us are more organised with little shopping left to do but others haven't even started! Whichever category you fall into, one thing is for certain we never forget to buy presents for our beloved four legged furries. So if you are looking for a special gift for your special and deserving horse, Equetech has a range of horse wear gifts to suit all budgets. Competition Number Holders Choose from two different types; Bridle Number Holders or Saddle Cloth Number Holders in either white or striking black patent. The number holders can be bought singularly or if you compete under British Dressage rules, as a pair. Exclusive to Equetech®, these unique competition numbers are...

It's getting chilly out there and with weather forecasters proclaiming it's going to be a cold winter with prolonged freezing temperatures and snow, here's Equetech's guide to staying warm whilst enjoying your horse and the outdoors. Start with a good quality base layer such as the Equetech Arctic Thermal Under Breeches. These under breeches luxuriously wrap your legs in a plush cosy micro fleece lining. They feature a seam free seat, non-chaff leg trim and wide comfort waistband- just heavenly. Worn under jeans, trousers, breeches, leisure or work out wear, the stirrup foot ensures there is no uncomfortable or irritating "riding up." Unisex in design in sizes S/M 24"-30" waist and L/XL 30"-36&qu...

Christmas it would seem is soon to be upon us. There are menus to be considered, endless shopping lists, special gifts to be purchased, party plans, wardrobe considerations and so much more, all of which can make this time of year fun, stressful and potentially expensive! However, buying quality gifts doesn't always have to mean expensive gifts. Equetech has a huge range of quality gifts for under £15 which are perfect for any equestrian and country loving friend, colleague, family member or special someone. Under £5 Scrunchies; Equetech stocks a huge range of on trend scrunchies for a pocket friendly price of £4.75. The range consists of designs in vibrant or muted colours in classic or fun patterns. Bun...

For years 1980's style icon the humble Scrunchie lay dormant as a fashionable hair accessory, hidden away in a dark and forgotten about drawer. However, over this last year its fortunes have been transformed. The revival of this practical and now thought of as "stylish" hair accessory has been graced by celebrities and super models such as Madonna, Bella Hadid, Selena Gomez, Leila Rahimi and Lily Rose Depp with fashion house giant, Gucci even selling them for £715! Well for those who would rather not spend a few hundred pounds on a Scrunchie, the good news is you don't have to! Equetech has been manufacturing design led equestrian apparel and horse riding accessories including the Scrunchie for over 25 years now!...

With Halloween just around the corner and All Saints Day falling the day after, I thought it'd be fun to recount a couple of stories about one Saintly pony and one grumpy Warmblood. The Saintly Connemara. Many, many, many years ago, far too many to dwell on, I owned a pony in a million. At just 12 years old my parents bought me a just backed 5 year old Connemara pony, to say this pony was a total Saint is the understatement of the century! I can recount so many amazing stories of our journey together but one of my favourites is due to the fact that three generations on the maternal side of my family are involved in this tale, my grandmother, my mother and me. This particular Connemara was the pony my mother never had as a child...

I Love layers, really, I absolutely LOVE layers! Layers are an easy way to keep warm or cool down whilst still remaining stylish. Layers afford you the ability to mix and match, therefore creating several different looks with just a few key pieces. This season, Equetech have put together an Autumn/Winter Collection based around a complementary colour scheme using varying fabrics and textures. Each garment has been designed to harmoniously tone or sympathetically contrast within the collection, synthesizing luxurious key pieces with beautifully textured accessories. This season's key colours are classic navy and a sophisticated muted mink with accessories complementing, toning or beautifully contrasting. As a horse owner/rider and...

Half Term is upon us and many of us are working out what activities can be enjoyed as a family. The weather is not always kind at this time of year to be honest it's rarely kind at this time of year, so sadly many will think of indoor activities. To me, being stuck indoors is an absolute travesty at any time of year, especially Autumn. As the leaves turn, Mother Nature brings us beautiful muted hues, brooding or sharp skies, exhilarating yet devastating storms and cold crisp still days. In the UK we are lucky to have a plethora of footpaths, wooded areas, coastal walks, fells and dales, national parks, historic buildings and gardens which can be enjoyed for free or at little cost and where we can revel in the majesty of Autumn. So if I&...

It seems a shame that we only really talk about gift ideas in the run up to Christmas as I am a firm believer that there is always a reason to show someone they are very much appreciated. So, for those whose sensibilities do not allow them to even think about Christmas in October then consider this blog as a gift guide to express your appreciation to that special someone or as a guide for a great Birthday gift. For those amongst us who are highly organised and have already started Christmas shopping, then at Equetech we have that perfect gift for a horse loving, country loving special someone. With gift ideas for pony mad, unicorn loving kids, to sophisticated accessories, we have something to suit every age, budget and occasion www.equetec...

Pony Club mums are a rare and special breed. These often beleaguered superstars think nothing of the stupid o'clock starts in getting child and pony ready for competitions/clinics/rallies, they've adopted the role of chauffeur extraordinaire, they've become experts in mucking out, grooming, plaiting, clipping etc. and are the most efficient of bank managers. But most of all, a Pony Club mum is their child's biggest supporter and at times, biggest critic. As unsung heroes, your offspring will not always recognise that during the cold winter months, standing around will make you cold. Whilst they gleefully build up a bit of heat riding at competitions or training, you are left standing around watching and thinking up ingeni...

With more and more venues running competitions throughout the year, winter competing obviously brings about a different set of problems to those experienced during the summer months, most notable is how to stay warm. Thankfully, today's technology has created some amazing insulating fabrics with excellent thermal properties. The style, design and cut of competition clothing coupled with the rules of the competition venue or affiliate regarding competition attire, limits your ability to add layers for warmth. So, what to wear without the expense of two competition wardrobes; one for winter and one for summer without looking 2 clothes sizes bigger in the winter? Invest in good quality thermal underwear. Equetech's Arctic Thermal...

If you are anything like me, your poor feet hate the damp and cold of winter; my sorry feet suffer horribly with the irritating itch and pain of those dastardly chilblains. If I don't manage my feet I can end up with chilblains adorning every one of my toes for most of the winter months! Winter parties can become a bit of a trial as finding beautiful party shoes that hide my now swollen and hideous feet is depressing and nigh on impossible! So, what can be done about this debilitating problem? According to the NHS, if you suffer with this irritating problem then prevention is key. Below are some suggestions to help guard against chilblains: Limit your exposure to the cold. This is sage advice if you don't own dogs or hor...