November/December 2026 Issue

November/December 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 21 Special Section For generations of horse people, State Line Tack has been a familiar name, from the catalogs that once filled tack rooms to today’s online shopping carts. Founded in 1980 in a converted NewHampshire barn, the company has grown into one of the country’s best- known equestrian retailers while holding onto a simple mission: make riding affordable for everyone. Today, family-owned State Line Tack offers an extensive selection of English and Western tack, saddles, blankets, apparel, grooming supplies, supplements and stable essentials. Competitive pricing, knowledgeable service and customer rewards help riders stretch their budgets without compromising on the things their horses need. But there’smore to the company’s latest chapter than shopping. Through its Ride It Forward initiative, State Line Tack supports equine rescues, therapeutic riding programs, horse shows and equestrian organizations nationwide. Its Cart With Heart program lets shoppers round up purchases for charity, with matching contributions from State Line Tack. Buy One, Give One products, rescue wish lists and organizational partnerships offer additional ways to help. The numbers tell a story: more than 150 organizations supported, 250,000 competitors reached and over $500,000 in donations, according to the company. Its rewards programhas also returnedmore than $2.5million to customers. For State Line Tack, the message is both familiar and renewed: More for riders. More for horses. More for the community. Shop: www.statelinetack.com More for Riders andHorses Would you know what to look for in a saddle fitter? R e g i s t e r e d f o r 2 0 1 9 Find out what Look for the Badge means. Follow us on @The Society of Master Saddlers @societyofmastersaddlers www.mastersaddlers.co.uk Equine Affaire 2026 12-15th November Booth 840 Better living centre Curious? To learn more about our advertisers’ services + products use the QR code to go to our site, click on their ad and go directly to theirs! NATURAL ALL Laminitis, ligament and tendon injuries? Healthy hooves start from thegroundup. Doc's LegPaint uses the finest essentialoils fordeep penetration,promoting circulation andhelping your horseheal faster. SolePackHoofPacking is a fast-acting, all-natural formula that relievesdry, sorehooveswhile fightingbacterial and fungal infections— includingwhite linedisease.Hawthorne’s SolePackHoofDressing goeseven further, restoring naturalpliability and treating tough, hardened hooves.Together, they're a complete hoof care solution thatprovides a stablebase. Toplaceanorder,pleasevisithawthorne-products.comorcall (800) 548-5658