Zeddy's Tack Closet

Today I'm excited to review a product from one of my all-time favorite brands:  Aztec Diamond Equestrian . You may have noticed a few of their products from photos in my previous posts, including their mesh insert fly veil that is the topic of today's post. In Southern California if it's not the flies it's the wind and dust flying around irritating The Pony's sensitive ears. I've tried several fly veils in the past. Yes, they are serviceable and help The Pony focus on her work rather than whatever is in or around her ears making her life hard. However, The Pony has mule ears that in some styles of ear bonnet make her big 'ol ears bend to fit into. Some styles where the ears fit well the front part is much too long and comes down too close over her eyes as her face below the ears is pony/cob size. Added to these fit issues, she sweats a lot year round and soaks most ear veils. Eww. When I discovered Aztec Diamond Equestrian (ADE), a British company, las...

My helmet is the most important piece of equipment I choose to wear. It gives me piece of mind, and my loved ones as well, that if I fall and bang my head in an unplanned dismount the damage will be mitigated by an ASTM/SEI approved helmet. I replace my helmets every time I fall off a horse and hit my head (has only happened once--knock on wood), or every 5 years since the specialized material in them can deteriorate over time. When the 5 year replacement clock ran out over a year ago on my previous helmet, I tried almost every helmet in stock at  Riding Warehouse  in San Luis Obispo, which is a not too far away drive for me. For my head shape and size, which is admittedly awkward, nothing fit more securely and comfortably than the  One K Defender Series Helmet  Matte. I bought my first One K Defender helmet in navy, and a second 9 months later in black for dressage and schooling. If I buy a second of anything, it for sure means I love everything about it. C...