Our Top Items Of The Year- 2024
Farm House2024 was another busy year at The Farm House! Our team has grown and so have the amazing opportunities we’ve had to connect with you at all of our locations. We appreciate everyone a little extra this year as you continue to help us get back on our feet after hurricane Helene. We have loved serving riders like you for 30 years and we’re excited to do it again for many more! As the end of the year approaches and we feel a little sentimental, it’s time to look back on this year’s rider favorites.
There have been some changes since last year, so take a look and see what some of the year’s most popular pieces have been.
Top Breeches of the Year
1. Tailored Sportsman Mid Rise Sock Bottom Breeches
These upgraded trophy hunter breeches offer a soft breathable sock bottom in a trendy mid-rise style. No more scratchy velcro at the ankles and tons of your favorite colors to choose from! Plus the super flattering fit and high quality you expect from Tailored Sportsman. Year after year, we’re never surprised to find these fan-favorite breeches back on top.
2. Ego 7 Jumping EJ Knee Patch Breeches The Italian tailoring and the amazing stretch fabric will amaze you! It is a good thing they are easy to care for because they will be your go-to breech. We advise getting a pair in every color. Suitable for the show ring and everyday riding.
3. KL Select Gabrielle Knee Patch Breech is on the rise this year and for good reason. These breeches feature high-tech compression fabric with 4-way stretch for optimal movability and a sleek figure-flattering look! The mid-weight material offers breathability, moisture absorption, and is fast drying. The Gabrielle’s features include two front slide in pockets accented by silver grommets, two decorative back zipper pockets, contrasting piping, a silicone full seat, and Lycra sock bottoms.
4. Equiline Women’s Ernaek B-Move High-Waist Knee Grip Breeches
And last but not least, Equiline Women’s Ernaek B-Move Breeches are rounding out our top choices for this year. We love their modern styling and high waist design that is comfortable and flattering. Made with Equiline’s signature B-MOVE 4 seasons bonded fabric, these breeches will keep you calm, cool, and collected. Our popular x-grip system offers all-day comfort for the rider. Contemporary design details include front and back pockets with Equiline written along left side of leg. We expect to see these rising.
Top Boots Of The Year
Hands down, our top-selling boot both on our website and in all 3 locations. These beautiful tall boots are made with soft premium Italian leather that fit like a glove and feel custom made just for you. A favorite for hunters and jumpers alike!
The number two choice for boots in the first half of the year was the classic EGO 7 Orion Field Boots. We love these boots for the custom look, feel, and fit right out of the box! If you’re looking for a custom boot without a custom price tag, the Ego 7 boots are what you are after!
The Orion field boots are high-quality, made from full-grain leather with elastic lace detail and an extra-soft front. These boots give a well-fitted and elegant look, with full freedom of movement. The material is wear-resistant and will keep you looking your best at shows for years to come.
3. Mountain Horse Sovereign Ladies Field Boot
The Mountain Horse Sovereign Ladies Field Boot in tonal brown is a stand-out boot because of the beautiful material and design. These boots feature a strong and durable full-length YKK® Vision zipper in the back, snap zipper keeper at top of the boot, durable hidden elastic along the side of the zipper and soft premium selected genuine leather lining. These boots are the perfect choice for riders seeking a classic look.
4. Ariat Women’s Heritage Contour II Field Zip Tall Riding Boot
The Ariat Heritage Contour II Field Zip Tall Riding Boots are one of our best-selling boots and for good reason. Their high-quality design, durability, style, fit, price point, and classic good looks make them a must-have boot for many riders. Overwhelmingly popular with serious riders, these boots offer that long elegant leg equestrians demand, as well as all-day comfort for your feet both in the irons and on the ground. Step up your show game in these boots next year!
5. Ovation Ladies Sofia Tall Riding Boots
We are obsessed with the Ovation Ladies Sofia Grip Field Boot and we are glad to see that our riders are too! These boots provice such a tailored look at the best price around. They’re a synergy of classic style along with modern materials. The foot of the boot is made from full-grain cow leather, with comfortable and soft moisture-wicking mesh lining. The inner leg is made of breathable synthetic suede with a silicone horseshoe grip pattern.
Top Helmets Of The Year!
1. Samshield Miss Shield Shadowmatt (Now upgraded to the 2.0)
Coming in at the top of the list was Samshield once again. Samshield has become one of our staff and customer favorites for their craftsmanship, design, and safety. You favorite Sammie this year? The Samshield Shadowmatt Helmet. The outer shell of the Shadowmatt is made of polycarbonate, a material used, among other things, for high-end motorcycle helmets. It is covered with anti-scratch matt painting. The inner shell is made of polystyrene with variable density, providing a better dissipation of the energy produced upon impact.
2. KASK Star Lady Hunter Helmet
The Star Lady Hunter uses KASK’s unique fit system to hold the helmet securely to your head. A removable neck cradle sits at the back of the helmet and snugly keeps it in the proper position. Comfortable and effective, you will love this feature! Available in different colors to suit the taste of every rider, Star Lady is characterized by its shining frame. This feature is also present in other KASK helmets and makes this collection truly unique in its own kind.
2. Samshield Miss Shield Alcantara Helmet (Upgraded to the 2.0)
The Samshield Miss Shield Premium Alcantara Top Helmet offers a matching Alcantara top material with a stylish frontal band above the visor. The extended visor is now longer and wider to help with protection from the sun. This new helmet combines the comfort, style, and safety that all Samshield helmets offer into one beautiful equestrian riding helmet. This modern helmet has a streamlined look and a beautiful Alcantara top. The fabric will not fade in the sun and is water-resistant.
3. KASK Star Lady Pure Shine Chrome Riding Helmet
We love the KASK Dogma Helmet because you just can’t go wrong with the perfect combination of style and safety! This is not only an accessory for protection. This top product demonstrates how a helmet can be much, much more. A mix of style, elegance, and unique technical features combined with undeniable comfort, all by KASK. We are unsurprised to see this helmet on the rise this year.
We love the Charles Owen Kylo helmet because it exudes quality, style and comfort with an easy-to-fit precision dial-fit system. The helmet comes complete with a removable washable headband. The Kylo Helmet features a dial-adjustable precision fit and flexible peak. Extensive ventilation creates maximum cooling. The leather-look harness is fully adjustable and equipped with a quick-release buckle. Additionally, the helmet includes a machine washable wicking fabric removable headband and MIPS Protection technology.
5. Charles Owen Halo Helmet with MIPS
We love the look and fit of the stylish Charles Owen Halo Helmet with MIPS! MIPS technology combined with classic looks and updated styling makes this helmet a top pick with our staff! The unique Halo lattice harness has been designed to grip the occipital bone at the base of the skull, and self-adjusts to give a snug and secure fit for your ride.
Three international safety standards (including PAS015) combined with MIPS technology only add to the confidence you will feel when riding in your Halo. A true innovation in style and technology makes the Halo a real statement in the show ring.
Top Competition Jackets and Showcoats Of The Year
1. Samshield Women’s Alix Show Jacket
We love the Samshield Women’s Alix Show Jacket because it delivers technical performance to support your best competitive rides. Made of breathable, highly stretchy fabric to ensure your unrestricted motion, this ladies’ show jacket is wrinkle-free and easy care. It offers ultraviolet protection and water repellency and is more than suitable for top-level showing!
For the 2024 season got a fresh upgrade and has been renamed the Samshield Frida. Details coming soon about the updates to this classic popular coat!
2. EGO 7 Women’s Hunter Show Jacket
In the silver spot, we love the EGO7 Hunter Show Jacket because it is sophistication in simplicity, making a statement in the hunter ring. Designed with the Hunter rider in mind, it has a tailored fit creating beautiful lines that set it apart from other show coats. The revolutionary fabric allows freedom of movement for you to perform at the top of your game.
3. RJ Classics Harmony Mesh Show Jacket
We love the RJ Classics Harmony Show Coat because it offers a breezy solution to hot weather horse shows. Its unique styling offers the rider an elevated, athletic garment while maintaining the tradition of the sport.
This jacket is a continued favorite show coat for its outstanding design and lightweight breathability it has to offer. This jacket will keep you dry and feeling supported all around while you enjoy your ride with less stress to worry about. Delta Air allows the highest levels of air flow while the mesh moisture system lifts and wicks away sweat from the body. The longer, elegant cut is body contouring and provides muscle support. This jacket is light and breathable with 360′ degrees high stretch fabric that is easy care and machine washable at 30′.
5. Samshield Women’s Frac Alcantara Shadbelly Show Jacket
We love this Samshield Frac Alcantara Shadbelly Show Jacket for its classic design and beautiful details that will make you shine! The Frac Alcantara Shadbelly has been made from highly breathable, elastic, lightweight, and durable technical fabric for the best comfort.
Top Tack of the Year
#1 Flex-On Hunter H Stirrup Irons
Our top choice for stirrup irons were the Flex-On Hunter H Stirrup Irons. Their lightweight and classic design is the perfect innovation for the hunter ring. Hunter and Equitation riders will never want to ride in anything else. It also has the shock-absorbing elements you know and love from Flex-On.
#2 Waldhausen X-Line Hackamore
The Waldhausen X-Line Hackamore was our most popular bridle this year! The X-Line bridles are well-known and loved for their soft leather and beautiful design. It features an anatomically shaped headpiece and curved browband that offer a perfect fit. It comes with stainless steel fittings an is available in brown and black to coordinate seamlessly with your favorite saddle.
#3 ThinLine Trifecta Comfort Bareback Saddle Pad
We totally agree with the choice our riders made to put the tremendously comfortable ThinLine Trifecta Comfort Bareback Saddle Pad at the top of their list this year. It offers a cotton-based, breathable design and motion absorption which encourages horses to lift their backs. This is a great choice for riders looking for balance, comfort, and security. It also assists in sitting correctly and enhances your communication with your horse.
#4 Freejump ProGrip Stirrup Leathers
With their single strap and extra wide design, Freejump ProGrip Stirrup Leathers were a great choice for their unbeatable riding comfort and twist-free guarantee. The upper part enables an even more precise adjustment of the length than conventional stirrup leathers, making this a super comfortable choice. The grip pad allows the stirrup leather to tightly grip onto the saddle, meaning that the leg is steady. This is a great choice for riders at every level.
#5 Custom Made Tear Drop Dee Ring Snaffle
Our most popular choice in bits this year was our Custom Tear Drop Dee Ring Snaffle. Modeled after the Peter Pletcher bit, this beauty is sure to be an instant favorite. It’s a traditional hunter D ring snaffle with a copper teardrop shape on the bars and a loose stainless steel link in the center, made with high-quality craftsmanship. It’s ergonomically designed for the horse’s mouth, super lightweight, and sure to be a favorite for years to come.
#6 Prestige 3A152 RP Dressage Girth
For girths, our riders loved the Prestige 3A152 RP Dressage Girth. It’s designed to add more stability with movement and reduce pressure on the sternum. This modified dressage girth that slides inside an innovative, resistant round-shaped panel. This allows the pressure to be evenly distributed over a larger surface and loops for a great fit.
#7 Arma Over Reach Bell Boots
The most popular bell boots this year were the Arma Over Reach Bell Boots. They are made with a durable rubber that helps protect the hoofs of your horse. These are a great to choice to deflect scuffs and protect against blows to the hoof area.
#8 eQuick eVysor
For protective horse gear, our top-seller was the eQuick eVysor. We love this new tech to provide superior UV protection from bright sun, eye sensitivity and discomfort, and eye injury from dust, debris/ branches and wind while riding. We’ve seen for ourselves what a big difference this gear makes for riders in every discipline, but especially jumpers.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this walk, trot, and canter down memory lane through all our favorite products this year. Of course, our most favorite thing of all this year has been the customers who became friends along the way! Leave a comment if we included one of your favorite things in our list. Or find a new favorite pair of breeches, jackets, boots, or tack online or at one of our stores.