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Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Safety
Protect the riders you love with cutting-edge equestrian safety tech—from air vests to MIPS & WG11 certified helmets.
Special Event: Join Us for an Exclusive Tucci Fitting Day with Maks Riossa!
Join us Oct 31st as Tucci U.S. Sales Manager Maks Riossa visits Olson's Tack Shop for expert custom and stock boot fittings. Reserve your 1-on-1 spot now!
Safety Stirrups Explained: How Breakaway Mechanisms Work
Not all safety stirrups work the same way. From magnetic release systems to flexible branches and other breakaway designs, different irons use different mechanisms to help release the rider’s foot in a fall. Here’s a closer look at how these safety features work and what to know when choosing a pair.
LeMieux Autumn/Winter 2026 (FW26) Collection
Even if the thermometer hasn't caught the hint yet, autumn is officially right around the corner! To get ahead of the shift, we’re thrilled to introduce the brand-new LeMieux Autumn/Winter 2026 (FW26) Collection.
Rotational Protection: Why KASK Uses WG11 Instead of MIPS
Instead of relying on a third-party add-on MIPS liner, KASK utilizes an integrated design approach verified by the KASK Rotational Impact WG11 Test Protocol.
Decoding Riding Helmet Certifications: Models, Tech & Safety Standards
A breakdown of top equestrian helmet brands, their featured models, and the specific safety certifications and testing protocols backing them up.
Virginia Tech Helmet Study is a Tool, Not the Final Word
Ratings are a great educational tool, but they aren't the end-all, be-all of helmet safety.
MIPS Technology Explained
Multi-directional Impact Protection System, MIPS is one of the most significant safety advancements in helmet technology over the last few decades. Learn what it actually is, and why are equestrian safety organizations and riders paying so much attention to it.
Helmet Safety 101: The Science of Protecting Your Brain in the Saddle
Helmet Safety 101—your complete guide to how riding helmets work, why horseback riding impacts are unique, and the golden rules every equestrian should follow.
Find Your Perfect Helmet Fit
Every brand builds differently. Use our master fit guide to find the perfect shell shape, style, and security level for your head shape.
Award-Winning Safety: Inside the Certifications & Engineering of the LeMieux Verv Helmet
Equestrian sports demand gear that performs under pressure, and nothing is more critical than rider safety. When LeMieux set out to design the Verv Helmet, the goal was clear: deliver high-level safety engineering without compromising on custom style or all-day comfort.
The Brand New LeMieux Verv Helmet
The wait is officially over—the LeMieux Verv Helmet has officially launched today!