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BE Team Tack
We request you support those who support us, and visit the shops listed below. Also, they have a great working relationship with us and will go out of their way to see that you come back! We are valued customers of the local shops, and with a program our size they like to keep us happy :)
Most important for the new rider are, in order:
- A safety approved helmet
- Boots (Paddock boots are best to start)
- Leggings (they go with the paddock boots, but aren't critical)**
- Breeches or Jodphurs**
**note that for younger riders Paddock boots and jodphurs are fine without the leggings, however if you find your rider is getting her/his calf pinched by the stirrup leather, leggings will relieve this.
Also must have's:
- a crop
- short spurs (nubs they call them) don't need these for a few months. Riders have to "earn their spurs" first!
- Gloves (for tender little hands, or good grip for the more experienced/older rider)
- horse treats (any type will do) ...the horses asked me to be sure to mention this
BE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME IN/ON EVERYTHING! If I find something out with a name on it, it goes in my office for you. If I find something WITHOUT a name, it's MINE MINE MINE!
Local & Online Team Tack Shops
El Toro Tack and Feed
(949) 770-2291 22731 Aspan, Lake Forest 92630
By far the most pleasant shopping experience. Beautiful Store with knowledgeable people, El Toro Tack and Feed has been a supporter of the BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN TEAM since 1981! A must at Christmas time! Tell them you are my student and they'll give you 10% off non-sale or special priced stuff!
Ortega Feed and Saddlery
(949) 487-1535 31738 Rancho Viejo road #A, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675
Friendly and comfy, this little store is clean and organized. Say HI to Freddie for me. He's a dear old friend.
American Horse Products
(949) 582 -5056 31896 Plaza Drive Suite C-4, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675
Kinda crazy and hard to navigate, and murder to find the first time, but some good buys can be had. HUGE store. Loads of western giftie stuff.
Mary's San Juan, at Rancho Sierra Vista Stables
(949) 248-8415
Managed by and old favorite BRIDGES Team mate, Mary's San Juan is a satellite store off their HUGE store in Del Mar. Call first to see if they have what you want, and they'll get it if they don't. This is a small compact store in the stable two doors down from Sycamore.
SmartPak Equine
Check out the new student set up! Won't beat THAT! Click Here
Dover Saddlery
From around the barn
New Team Puppy – Derby
Click Here for to watch the PhotoShow
Join the Bridges Equestrian Team
Ruthanna Bridges met her first horse in 1961 ... and the rest is history.
Family owned and operated, Bridges Equestrian, established in 1981 has been teaching Orange County to ride for over 29 years!
BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN is dedicated to training all levels of riders in English and Western riding. Offering the very best of horsemanship and horse care, we emphasize the positive connection between horse and rider.
Be a part of BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN and experience the world of the horse!
Bridges Equestrian is located at Sycamore Trails Stables on Oso Road in San Juan Capistrano