Unique Equine Blog

There is a hole in the wall of they shop but we’re not concerned because it means Unique Equine is expanding!! We will be increasing our square footage and our product line as well as accepting consignment items. Check-in for the progress of construction, details about consignment and the grand re-opening in March!

It’s snowing here right now, and to be honest, I’d love to go for a ride. Sometimes a snowy day trail ride can be so peaceful. I am, however, a cold weather wimp so I thought I would share some of my secrets to staying warm in the saddle. If you dress accordingly, it’s really not too bad.

6. A sheepskin seat saver. Fleeceworks makes a fabulous seat saver for your saddle. It is comfy and eliminates the cold seat problem.

5. Headwear. I always wear a helmet and I have long hair so I can cover my ears to some degree, but when it’s really cold or windy, I need more protection. The Cozy Cover will cover your entire helmet and wrap around your chin to keep your cheeks and ears warm. You can also try the Trailheads Goodbye Girl Ponytail hat or headband under your helmet. These are thin enough to fit under most helmets, especially ones that will adjust. Also try the neck up to keep your neck and chin warm.

4. Hand and Toe Warmers. Probably one of the greatest winter-time inventions. Put these little packets in your gloves and boots so your toes and fingers will stay toasty.

3. Gloves. Finding a good winter glove that will keep your fingers warm without the bulk has been a challenge. #4 takes care of most of that problem, but there are two gloves that I love. The SSG Winter Riding Mitten and the Extreme Weather Glove by Heritage. I give them both two thumbs up!

2. Winter breeches. I got a pair of winter breeches this season and don’t know how I ever survived without them. The Tuff Rider Unifleece breeches are so comfy and warm. I wear them to the barn even if I don’t plan on riding because they are simply the warmest pant I own. For snowy or wet conditions, I’ll use the Tuff Rider soft shell breech which is wind and water resistant. I might need a silk base layer under these depending on the cold.

1. Layers. I am the queen of layering, and I’ve been known to have up to 7 layers on my upper body. Did I mention that I hate to be cold? For really cold days, I start with a silk base layer, sometimes layering that with a light moisture-wicking top. Then, I put on my turtleneck. I top that with either a fleece vest or fleece full zip, sometimes opting for a down vest instead, or, in addition. Then I put on my coat which is always a 3-in-1 type combination that includes a fleece or quilted liner along with a waterproof, windproof, breathable outer shell. That’s a lot of layers, but when and if I get hot, I can take one off as needed to adjust accordingly.

On an aside, I would rate a down fill vest or jacket as the #1 must have item to stay warm in the winter.

With those tips, I challenge you to go for a ride in the snow. And, if you are lucky enough to live in a climate where you don’t get snow, can I visit?

This holiday season shoppers are trying to get more bang out of their bucks. Most shoppers are focusing on value, looking for the best quality for the price, and finding that ’something special’ that will be remembered and cherished.

At Unique Equine value and personalization often go hand in hand. Unique Equine offers a wonderful selection of custom and personalize-able products for the horse and rider who have everything. We offer custom products at lower prices because we keep our overhead low and pass the savings onto you. Compare our top quality custom Polartec LLC coolers at $99.99 with other brands at $150 plus! You can certainly get fleece coolers for less, but not the same quality that Polartec fleece provides. Customers notice the difference.

And, of course we offer monogramming and embroidery so you can give the horse lover in your life something to remember time and again. Consider an embroidered saddle pad or thermo manager pad, monogrammed polo wraps or barn towel and much more! See our personalization section for ideas.

In addition to our custom products. We have also searched for great value brands such as Tuff Rider, Equine Couture, Outback Trading Company, Intec/Flex Rider and Goode Rider to name a few. These manufacturers offer wonderful products with quality of workmanship and durability at a great price.

Whatever you decide to surprise that special someone with, we hope that you have a wonderful holiday!!

What did you do on your summer vacation? We updated our website!!

We are so excited - we finally have our new updated website running! Websites are always more work than anticipated, but this is so worth it! We have added MORE products than before to reflect as much as possible all that we carry in the store - and there is more to come! The site also has some extra special features…

WISHLIST - You can now create a wishlist that you can send to friends so that they know what to get you.This will come in handy this holiday season or for birthdays.

PRODUCT REVIEWS - Write a review on a product that you liked… or didn’t. We want to know what you think!

TELL A FRIEND - send an email to your friends if you see a neat product they would like.

SHOPPING CART UPGRADES - You will notice that you have to create a login to checkout. Don’t be afraid, this is more help than harm. Your cart will be saved if you can’t complete your order right away, and you won’t have to fill in those tedious ’shipping’ details every time you come back.

PRODUCT ORGANIZATION - We have expanded our product categories and added more stuff! You can also sort products by name, price, or manufacturer.

Take a tour of the new site HERE.

We hope you like it as much as we do. Please note we are still updating some things, so just let us know if you have any problems or information is missing.

Enjoy and happy riding!