How To Wash And Store Horse Blankets In The Off-Season
Posted by Millbrook Tack on 10th Mar 2023
Horse blankets keep your beloved horses warm and dry, but they must be properly stored if
you want them to last. This means ensuring they’re clean before storage, checking for wear and
tear before u…
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Horse Blanket
Posted by Erin Tupper on 10th Feb 2023
Overview of Horse BlanketsHorse Blankets by Insulation WeightHorse blankets are typically categorized by their weights. While each blanket manufacturer might have slightly different specifications, th…
What Are the Different Types of Equestrian Eventing?
9th Feb 2023
English eventing is a challenging and exciting sport that combines the equestrian disciplines of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Millbrook Tack is dedicated to providing riders with the…
Galentine's Night - Equestrian Style!
Posted by Megan Murphy on 7th Feb 2023
Millbrook Tack is celebrating all our gal pals! Join us for delicious treats, drinks, and lots of fun. Raffles and discounts will abound for our valued customers!Joining us for our celebration will be…
How Are English and Western Horseback Riding Tack Different?
17th Jan 2023
The staff at Millbrook Tack is often asked, “What is the difference between English horseback riding tack and Western tack?” Whether you’re an experienced rider, a horseback rider taking lessons, or s…
What to Wear for Winter Horseback Riding
Posted by Erin Tupper on 10th Jan 2023
Depending on where you live, your apparel can make or break whether you enjoy cold-weather horseback riding or not. Here at Millbrook Tack, we always recommend wearing a smart set of layers. If you’re…
8 Reasons Why You Should Start Horseback Riding
8th Dec 2022
Are you looking to expand your horizons and take on a new challenge? Horseback riding is the perfect way to get out of your comfort zone and discover all the benefits that come with it. Whether…
The History of Millbrook Tack in Grand Rapids
17th Oct 2022
Family Owned in Michigan
Millbrook Tack was founded in 1992 by Dan and Rosemary Howell. They had a daughter anxious to take her Arabian horse in the show ring and nowhere but a catalog to choose t…
Show Season Must-Haves: The Ring Bag
Posted by Erin Tupper on 28th Jun 2022
The Ring Bag—We can safely bet that every competitive rider, regardless of the discipline, has some variation of this show-season must-have! So what goes in it? What are the items that everyone sho…
5 Must-Have Items For Your First English Riding Lesson
Posted by Erin Tupper on 24th May 2022
When helping outfit new English horseback riders here at Millbrook Tack, we tend to see two distinct groups: adults new to riding and kids whose parents signed them up for riding lessons.…