Horseman's Exchange

11/21/2025

🐎What ride it has been! 🐎

Horseman’s Exchange has been a staple in Littleton, MA for riders and horse owners for over two decades. Its humble start began in Barbara Stevens’ basement. Her daughter Leslie and friend Peg opened the retail store at its current location at 294 Great Rd., Littleton, MA. It’s the big RED building in between the banks.

Horseman’s Exchange mission began as a resource for affordable consignment and new riding clothing, safety equipment, horse tack, grooming, gifts and unique finds!

Even as Theresa took over the store in 2014, expanding the physical size and adding new inventory, the mission remained the same.

Leslie and Peg established Horseman’s as “the” place to get your kids first helmet, first tall boots, first show outfit. Trainers trusted us to dress their students in well fitted, color appropriate and safe attire. We knew most trainers preferences for length of shirt sleeve, show coat and helmet. We could get a child outfitted in a full show outfit in under 30 min. 💨

Horse people all over know the draw of a tack store. It’s not just place to buy what you need, it is a hub for the community. How many impromptu friend get togethers occurred in our tiny front foyer. 👯‍♂️

One of the last managers, Katie, coined the phrase, “If you need something, Horseman’s will provide.” It is a strange, yet powerful otherworldly presence that rang true so many times.

I came to name this presence or power - Barbara. She was our ghost👻, our constant reminder that we are not always in control…. similar to horses. She would move items, knock things over and make sounds. She could turn on/off the radio. The large front window may include a display, but DO NOT put anything in the middle of glass. She likes to see out! 🤣

We will cherish the wonderful, unique, hilarious, and sometimes downright bizarre memories made in our local tack store. ☺️

We’re grateful for the friendships forged along the way and know our paths will cross again soon!🤗

“We laughed until we had to cry, we loved right down to our last goodbye, we were the best.” 🥹
-St. Elmo’s Fire

11/09/2025

✂️✂️✂️🐎🐎
Clipping season is upon us. Have fun & may the odds be in your favor.

11/08/2025

Closed to shoppers Nov 7-9.
See updated store closing info in website.
email [email protected]

11/05/2025

🐎Horsemanship Builds Feel🐎

Geoff Case ties this back to one of his favorite teaching principles: feel. He argues that the sensitivity riders develop through grooming, handling, and groundwork directly translates into better riding.
“Feel doesn’t just come from sitting on the horse,” he said. “It comes from brushing, leading, wrapping legs. You learn how much pressure they tolerate, when to push, when to back off. That’s all feel.”

These days, everybody seems to have grooms, but “R” judge and trainer Geoff Case thinks many riders are missing the quiet time spent simply doing for their horses. “Horsemanship doesn’t just happen in the saddle,” he said. “It’s everything you do around the horse that teaches you who they are.”

Case believes that the best riders, the ones who seem effortlessly in sync with their mounts, aren’t just great athletes. They’re great caretakers.

Case came up in a generation where riders did everything—groomed, bathed, wrapped, and tacked up their own horses. He still believes those habits are the foundation of success. “When you groom your horse, you start noticing things,” he said. “You feel the muscle tone. You feel if something’s tight. You learn their reactions.”

That kind of attention builds awareness and empathy, two things that can’t be taught in a lesson. “If you only ever show up to get on, you’re missing half the education,” he said. “It’s in the details. How they stand, how they breathe, how they look at you when you walk up with the halter.”

He encourages his students to spend as much time on the ground as they do in the saddle. “The more you do yourself, the more connected you are,” he said. “You start riding differently because you understand who’s under you.”

Case recalled working with Peter Wylde, who won the World Championship and an Olympic gold medal, but still did all his own care. “Peter was the perfect example,” Case said. “He could have had ten grooms if he wanted, but he still groomed, tacked, cooled out—everything. He knew every bump on those horses.”

That level of attention was about pride and partnership. “Peter didn’t separate the care from the riding,” Case said. “He knew they were part of the same thing.”

For Case, that mindset is what defines real horsemanship. “When you spend time doing the basics yourself, you stop thinking of the horse as a piece of equipment,” he said. “You start thinking of them as your teammate.”

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/11/03/why-doing-the-basics-yourself-builds-better-riders/
📸 © The Plaid Horse

10/31/2025

Clearance Sale=30% off retail items *except 🪖 helmets *20% off
*10% off supplies, Supplements, grooming, first aid, hoof, fly spray, etc.
*10% off consignments
🟢 NO discount
🟡 $10
🔵 $25
🟠 price marked

We still have helmets, blankets, brushes, show clothes, Parlanti, paddock boots, 1/2 chaps, halters.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/29/2025

Week of Oct. 29-Nov. 2. 🤗🐎🫶

10/26/2025

Blanket PSA ‼️
🔺Snaps face in
🔺Surcingles cross
🔺Leg Straps 🚫 do not cross, go around each leg. Loop 1 strap in the other.
🔺Tail strap snaps face in
20% off rain sheets, blankets and stable sheets.

10/22/2025

Horseman’s Hours ⏰ week of Oct. 20-26. See ya Friday!

10/17/2025

FAQ Updated 10/15/2025
Q: When is your last day open?
A: We’ll be open until inventory is gone — and things are already going quickly!
Q: Can I make a return or exchange? 
A: Purchases made before Oct. 15, 2026 are eligible for return if you’re within
7 days of purchase, the item is unused, and tags are attached. We do not
take returns on helmets, safety vests or safety stirrups. Purchases made Oct
15, 2025 and forward are final sale — no exceptions.
Q: What’s currently on sale?
A: See below:
* Full price items are discounted at 20% off.
* Stable Supplies, Tack Cleaner, Supplements, Treats — 5% off.
* Stickered Items with colors. See color codes with dollar amounts.
Q: Can I shop online? 
A: Yes! We are still fulfilling all online orders as normal. Use code LASTRIDE1 for 5% off for supplies. Use code LASTRIDE2 online at checkout to get 20% off for all other items.
Q: Can I call to place an order and receive sales prices?
A: You’re welcome to call and place an order, but sale pricing applies only for
in-store purchases.
Q: Are sales final? 
A: Yes — all retirement sale purchases (October 15, 2025 and later).
Q: I have items on consignment with you — can I pick it up? 
A: If your consignment items were dropped off after 8/15/2025, yes
please call the store during normal business hours for details: (978) 486-0008.
Q: I have not received my consignment payment, what is the process?
A: We are in process of consolidating and sending out e-checks. Please be patient as we go through the process.
Q: Are you selling any of your fixtures and hardware? 
A: Yes! Please email the store [email protected] with what piece you’re interested in. You’re also welcome to stop in and browse fixtures.
Q: Will you be restocking popular items? A: No — what’s on the floor is what’s available.
Q: Are gift cards still valid? 
A: Yes — gift cards can still be redeemed in-store while inventory lasts.

10/16/2025

After many wonderful years serving our amazing customers, Horseman’s Exchange is tacking up for the last round. We will stay open until all the items are sold.

Store Closing Savings start this weekend:

📍Supplies, first aid, shampoo, and hoof products: 5% off
📍Fly Masks and sheets: 20% off
📍Rain Sheets, blankets & Dog Blankets: 20% off
📍Tack, bits and saddle pads: 20% off
📍Consignment tags: 10% off
✳️Green tag items are not marked down at this time.

If you are interested in fixtures, please send us an email
at [email protected].