Not sure you all know this but we do a lot of International shipping. Sometimes it amazes us on how much International shipping we really do. So hence the reason for this blog. Had a lady in Portugal contact us the other day and she wanted to get a few thing, so we offered to give her a shipping quote which is standard practice. Now most of our International shipping goes through the Post Office, but this lady wanted hers to go UPS International. I can honestly say this was a first for us to ship UPS International, so we set out to get her a shipping quote. Now to be fair we did a quote through the Post Office and one through UPS, and I can tell you that shipping UPS was almost 3 times more expensive than through the Post Office. We were just sure she would go with the Post Office due to the cost. Well to our surprise she chose UPS because she says UPS ships to her in Portugal in about a week and through the Post Office she says it takes her a month to get her items and that customs is a pain in the well you know. So I packed up her items, 1 of them being our fantastic Shear Comfort Seat Savers. So on the 30th of July I ship her package UPS Express (Saver) which is the way UPS told me it had to go. To my surprise on Friday August 1st at about 3:00pm CST we got an email from this customer and she had gotten her package and was just thrilled with her purchase. Okay so did you all read that? Yes, I shipped that package on July 30th and she already had it on August 1st, in Portugal. We are like....what? It only took UPS 2 days to get her package to her in Portugal and she says that they take care of all the customs and duties and that she gets her package absolutely worry free. She says it is completely worth it to her to not have the headaches of customs and all. We were in total shock. Most of our shipments that we get at the store take dang near a week to get to us from inside the states, go figure. We were so amazed by this that we just had to share our story with all of you. Before I end this I want to take a moment and wish all the Tevis riders and horses the best of luck, and as always Ride Hard and Stay Safe. :)

Hello All,
Wanted to share with you a picture of all the bridles that The Distance Depot was asked to make for the Young Riders Completion Awards for the National Championships being held in Lexington, KY. It is such an honor to be asked each year to make these completion awards for these Young Riders. This years Traditional Trail Halter Bridle is Black beta with Silver Biothane overlay on the brow and nose. We think these bridles are very sharp. We hope that you all are having a great summer and that everyone is able to ride all that you want. Be sure to stop by our online store and check out our new items and be sure to check out our Deal of the Day and our Clearance page for our latest good deal. Well until next time as always, Ride Hard and Stay Safe.

Doing some remodeling here at the store in the work area, getting new work stations and new cabinets for storage. Kent has been working hard on getting everything installed and looking good. Don't know what we would do without him. :)

New Equine Outfitters tanks, tees and socks are here and they are really nice. They don't call them the Dang Best Boot Sock for nothing, these socks are awesome. They come in crew and knee high. The new Alek Scoop Neck Tees and Heartbreaker Tanks are amazing as well. Light weight moisture wicking material makes these tops a summer favorite.

We are so excited to be getting two new beta colors. They are Electric Blue and Teal and are really pretty colors. Can't wait for Kristen and Traci to start making tack with these new colors. We think you are going to like these new color additions.

There are more exciting new products headed our way and as soon as they arrive we will let you know about them. As always, Ride Hard and Stay Safe.

Lots of great things have been happening here at the store lately. Not sure where to start there is so much to tell you about.

First I guess should be the New Free Fast Shipping. We are now offering Free Shipping on order over $100.00 and under 10lbs. *Some restrictions do apply. This new service came along just in time for the new Lyte Now BOGO offer. Until the end of April, for every 80cc tube of Lyte Now you purchase we will match with a 30cc tube for Free, yes Free.

Next would be the new products that we are getting in the door and more on the way. We have some really great summer riding attire. The Kerrits Ice Fil in tanks, short sleeve shirts and the new Ice Fil Tech Tight with anti slip seat. Also Kerrits has come up with a nice lightweight jacket that is wind and waterproof and even has reflective piping for greater visibility at night. These new items are sure to keep you cooler on those warm summer days. Also before long we are going to have some great new products from Equine Outfitters. Their Noble Equine line of clothing and socks are fantastic and we can't wait to get them in the store.

As always Kristen and Tracy are hard at it making new tack items. The newest is a Side Pull Bridle Combo. This new combo can be used as a side pull or you can add a bit using the bit attachments that come with this combo. This makes a great little riding tool for that horse that is rearing to go at the beginning of the ride but slows down and settles in about half way through.

So as you can see new things are always in the works here for you our customers. So until next time Ride Hard and Stay Safe.

The mobile store has been on a whirlwind tour across the country in the last couple weeks. First they were in Oklahoma at the NATRC Convention, then it was off to Florida for the F.I.T.S. FEI Endurance Ride and now they are in Atlanta Georgia at the AERC Convention. The trip has been fun and exciting, getting a chance to catch up with folks we don't often enough get to see. We are hoping everyone will stop by and visit our booth at the AERC Convention. We still have lots of tack, Shear Comfort Seat Savers and other new inventory items for everyone to see. Also don't forget for the month of March we are doing a Lyte Now Electrolyte Promo, when you order 80cc tubes of Lyte Now we will match your order with Free 30cc tubes of Lyte Now. So if your order a case of 80cc we will send you a case of 30cc for Free. Yes, that is no mistake I said FREE. Now would be a great time to stock up on Lyte Now because summer and warm weather are just around the corner. (Oh how I really hope it is just around the corner)! Until next time Ride Hard but Stay Safe.

Well today is the day the mobile store is pulling out and heading for Oklahoma City for the NATRC Convention. Lots and lots of new tack has been made and packed in the trailer along with several new items that we don't even have on the website yet so those of you at the convention are going to get a first hand look at the new items. Stop by and see us.

Hello everybody, sorry it has been so long since our last blog. We were so busy with the holiday season that we got a little behind on our blogging. But good things are ahead for us this new year.

Coming up in the next couple of months will be doing a lot of traveling. The mobile store is going to be headed out to the NATRC Convention in Oklahoma, F.I.T.S. FEI Endurance Rides and the AERC Convention in Georgia. The sewing machines around here are humming trying to get everything made in time for the mobile stores departure. Plus Kristen and Kent will also be going to some buyers conventions to check out possible new products for the store.

We are so excited that the V-MAX Enduro watches have finally arrived and are back on the website and in the mobile store for those of you who like a little more than what the Basic watch offers. It is going to be available in the V-MAX Equine Heart Rate Monitor riding system and also with the V-MAX Heart Check.

We are also now carrying the Sore No More Performance Gelotion and Poultice which are now FEI compliant. These products can be used before, during and after competition and with or without wraps.

Will try and keep you more informed on the happenings here at Horse Lovers Outlet. Stay warm everyone.