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At Outside Rein we are intoxicated by the scent of French leather, the flash of a dappled coat gleaming in the sun, and the clink of champagne flutes during the victory gallop of a close competition. However, the moments for which we truly live are the tranquil ones alone in the stables, horses nickering puffs of fog into the frigid morning, clouds of steam rising from our coffees as the rest of the world sleeps. To choose to be an equestrian is to choose to live a paradoxical lifestyle: 50% glamour, 50% grit. The balance of this has evolved into an aesthetic sensibility that is elegant yet pragmatic, and we strive to express this as we share our beloved products, experiences, and ideas each week.
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Most importantly, those of us who ride are acutely aware of the value of the outside rein: to create balance, connection and feel. At OR we view it as a metaphor for life, and attempt to tackle daily routines, obstacles and relationships through the lessons of horsemanship. And though we cater to those who possess a fondness for the equestrian spirit – we promise – no hoof picks here!
“They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom.”
— Ben Jonson
Latest Posts
The Hay Loft: Fudge It A Little
No doubt the creamiest and easiest fudge recipe of all time! You can even make this one in the microwave.
A Proper Topper
Like stock ties and saddlebags, brimmed hats transform from farm staple to fashion statement with ease. Furthermore, no season feels as fitting for a lid made of felt and feathers than the one we are in now. With this in mind...
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Equestrian
A few tips for the notoriously hard-to-shop-for equestrian on your list!
Before You Get Bent Out of Shape
Michele Leasure is a licensed orthopedic specialist in North Salem, NY, and owns a physical therapy practice with many of the equestrian industry’s top professionals as clients...
Good Vibrations
Despite risking the unintentional, high-velocity dismount nearly every day, at Outside Rein we completely buy into the idea that our bodies are temples, and we treat them accordingly...
The Hay Loft: A Cheesy Way to Give Thanks
Once upon a time, family recipes were passed down through the generations. But these days it's so easy to Google a five star recipe for Ina Garten's Maple Pecan Pie ("How bad can that be?") that it hardly makes sense to...
The Tables Have Turned
In an increasingly automated world, charming relics such as manual transmissions, dumbphones, Polaroid cameras, and typewriters are experiencing a nostalgia-fueled renaissance. Although life without the option to cut and paste can seem downright medieval...
Joe Needs a Drinking Buddy
Coffee — though extremely popular today — has endured a bittersweet journey. According to legend, the red berry was first discovered by an Egyptian herder who observed his goats’ elevated energy levels...
2-on-1 with Boyd Martin
In this edition of "2-on-1," we connected with Boyd Martin, one of Three Day Eventing's top 4* riders, and a representative of the United States on both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Equestrian teams...
Daycation: Upstate in Autumn
If you’re a resident of New York City, you might suffer from an affliction that is quite common among your peers: a general reluctance to travel outside of the five boroughs (a.k.a. laziness). We get it. We’ve been there...
Whatever Floats Your Goat
Cliffsnotes: Matt Scanlan, an ex-qualitative-analyst-turned-humanitarian, accidentally starts Naadam, a line of ethically manufactured luxury clothing, with a friend after drinking goat’s-milk vodka together in a yurt in Mongolia...
When Sea and Stable Collide
Our closets need another handbag like our tack rooms need another snaffle (hint: not at all). Although there is an abundance of brands, collections, styles, and often off-price overstock from which to choose...
