Basic Tools of Horse Grooming

Grooming is an important part of horse care. It is done regularly to keep the horse clean and for the health of the skin and coat. In grooming the horseman also checks for unhealthy signs such as skin problems, cuts or swelling. Grooming also helps the relationship between the horse and the handler. This is [...]

Excellent Equestrian

English and Western riding are two different training and riding techniques that have more similarities than they do differences. The primary differences lie in the type of equipment or tack that is used. The English saddle is lightweight and built to maximize contact between the horse and the rider. English riders also rely on their [...]

Modern Dog Shops

Owning dogs now is easier in the sense that there are more dog shops available. About one and a half decades ago, I remember the nearest grooming shop was a thirty minute drive from our town. Now, with the influx of strip malls, there are two grooming shops and a specialty dog store about 10 [...]

Equipped to Go

What is tack? This is a term used to refer to all of the equipment worn by a horse used for riding. It is sometimes referred to as horse tack. It is most often supplied by a saddlery which is a company that specializes in the making of equestrian equipment. A saddlery also carries supplies [...]

Learning How to Ride

If you want to learn to ride a horse, there are many good equestrian schools around. But these can get pretty expensive. There are other ways to learn how to ride. If you are not aiming to compete but just want to learn how to perhaps canter or gallop, you can just take lessons up [...]

Saddle ‘Em Up

There are a lot of horse accessories for the horse lover. But for me, the most important accessory of all are horse saddles. It would actually determine if you would enjoy your horse riding experience or not. The best saddles are made with comfort and durability in mind. There are a lot of different saddles [...]

Pure Riding Pleasure

I have been buying my horses’ saddles only from a select few dealers for years. I trust in their products because they really last long. Some of them have English saddles for sale and I’ve found those very durable too. Lately, I bought a couple of all-weather outdoor saddles and I was impressed.
The saddles are [...]

Fit to Be Better

Have you ever been to a rodeo? Or maybe you have seen one in a western movie? It is quite an event and many enjoy the different competitions whether they are amateurs or professionals.
One of the events included is called barrel racing (originally for women) wherein the rider and horse would attempt to go around [...]

Balancing on a Horse

Riders who can’t ride bareback and are more comfortable with a saddle require light frames or rings for their feet so they remain balanced on a horse. Stirrups are attached to a saddle by straps. They are usually paired and are used to help in mounting and support during horse rides. Stirrups greatly increase the [...]

Importance of Saddle Fit

Size is just one factor to consider when buying a saddle. When buying one of those Cutter Western saddles, remember these general rules of thumb:

A Western saddle seat size has nothing to do with how the saddle fits the horse. Instead, it refers to rider fit.
Ensure that there are approximately four inches between the front [...]

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