The ranch saddle is not for short burst of riding in competitions. These saddles are what ranchers refer to as “working saddles.” A working saddle design is to provide comfort and security to both the horse, rider, and the mount. Rancher saddles typically are the heaviest type of Western saddle due to needing to handle … Read more
Show jumping events is one of the most structured and disciplined sport that involves horses. That means it demands immense concentration and collaboration between the rider and the horse. When both the rider and horse face challenges in brief, yet, intense performance, essential components are a must. The following are those components that aid the … Read more
Treeless saddles are the hottest item around the circuit. Like, with most things, you have those that love the treeless model and those that want nothing to do with one. That is the beauty of life, most things fall into a grey area and rarely are either black or white. The issue with the majority … Read more
Many folks have a misconception about cowboy boots. This particular type of boot falls into the category of a traditional riding boot you see worn today. Although you may view cowboy boots as fashion statements, the boot is actually from the Ole Wild Western days. During the Cowboy and Indian days, the cowboy boot carried … Read more
If you do not know what the term, “dressage saddle” is, you are not alone. The sport takes much structure and even more strategy and discipline. You may have watched the spectacular performance of dressage while watching the Grand Prix Level or the Olympics and not know the actual term of the sport. Dressage is … Read more
Whether you rather have an Australian, English, Endurance Style, or Western-style saddle, you should have no problem finding the right fit. There are many varieties of saddles that gear towards keeping both you and your horse’s comfort zone in mind along with safety. Trail riding requires a saddle and saddle pad that is unlike other … Read more
Did you know the mouth of a horse is one of the most sensitive parts of the animal’s anatomy? That means even the least amount of pressure on the jawbone area will create intense pain for the horse. As the bit relays pressure to the top edges of the horse’s lower jaw, (“the bars”) the … Read more
Everywhere you turn today you see products that claim to be the perfect fix for an unhealthy gut. Whether it be products or foods, such as yogurt, items with “live cultures” are everywhere. While it is necessary to support a healthy digestive system, how does a horse owner keep their animal’s intestinal system healthy? Without … Read more
A reining saddle has a unique design and is primarily for the sport with the same name. Reining is a highly competitive sporting event that involves fancy and meticulous patterns of sliding stops, spins, and circles. The reining saddle is unique due to it gives the rider the closer contact necessary for translating moves to … Read more
Every western movie you watch has at least one star gunslinger that earned a paycheck from roping and rustling cattle. There is much training that goes into learning how to rope cattle. The trick they say is “in the wrist.” From throwing a unique lasso to quickly jumping off the horse and tying the calf … Read more