Red Ribbon Tack

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Hi. I'm Kaitlin.

It's been a minute since I properly introduced myself, and with summer here and a lot happening between now and August, it felt like the right time.

Red Ribbon Tack turns five in August. July brings something new I've been building toward for a while. And starting this month, getting access to what I do becomes less of a speakeasy situation.

I've been around horses for thirty years. I've ridden everything from backyard ponies to upper level event horses, hunted, shown, managed barns, and spent more time than I'd like to admit figuring out why a horse that should be going well isn't.

That's what Red Ribbon Tack is. Not a tack shop that happens to do consultations. A whole-picture practice that happens to carry really good tack.

I look at everything together. Saddle, bridle, bitting, strap goods, pad fit — in the context of your horse's farrier work, nutrition, turnout, and your own position. Because no amount of correctly placed tack compensates for an asymmetric horse.

I'm not a saddler. I'm not a vet. I'm not your trainer. I'm the person who knows enough about all of it to know which one you need and why. And sometimes the answer is none of them. Just a different girth.

Red Ribbon Tack has always offered consultations. Starting in June, KEEP makes that access easier and ongoing. Less of a "I have to find the right moment to ask" situation and more of a standing resource for your horse and your program.

More on that this week.

Glad you're here. The Baker plaid is beautiful and the horses always come first.

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20% off all Baker until month end. Download the catalog (link in comments) to shop

5/A Baker has been making horse blankets since 1866. The plaid hasn't changed.

In an industry that cycles through trends every few seasons, that kind of consistency is either stubbornness or confidence. Given the results, it's clearly the latter.

I put together a curated catalog covering the Baker products I recommend for the Southeast rider: blankets, sheets, coolers, trailering gear, bags, leather goods, and the dog section. Because barn dogs deserve better than the feed store fleece.

The catalog is available for digital download for free. Link in comments.

Print copies available for a small fee by request.

If you have questions about weight, sizing, or what makes sense for your barn and your climate, that conversation is free.

What's the Baker piece that's been in your barn the longest?

Mattes is raising prices tonight.
If you've been thinking about a half pad, lined pad, halter fuzzy, girth, cooler, anything Mattes, I need a completed order submitted by 8PM Tuesday, May 12 to lock in current pricing. The increase is around 8% across the board.
Reply here, send me a message, or email [email protected]. I'll get you sorted.

$850 shipped

Some boots just have a story before they find their person.

These were ordered, worn once, and loved. The rider changed directions. The boots didn't go with her. Too flashy for hunters.

Kingsley Montreal in brushed Urango leather. Perfect for dressage, jumpers, or anyone who wants something that looks like this on a Tuesday.

42 MA/XS. One wear. Consignment.

Message me if they're your size.

What's the best piece of tack you've ever inherited from someone else's change of plans?

We've All Agreed To Pretend This Is Fine

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Half my friends are in Kentucky this week. The other half are watching from home with serious FOMO.

If you're there: go try everything. Touch the products. See the colors in person. Talk to the reps. TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT WHEN YOU GET BACK

And when you get home inspired from the tremendous rides and because you found the perfect pad but they didn't have your size, or the boots fit great but they were in Barbie pink (And that's not your style), I'll be here.

Good luck to everyone running. And to everyone watching please know I'm insanely jealous.

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