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What Saddle Size Do I Need For My Child?
Introducing children to the world of horse riding is something they will always remember and thank you for. There is something about equestrian activities that children find completely fascinating, and if you plant this seed of interest early in their lives, they...
What is the Best Fly Mask for Horses?
In their natural habitats, horses have various ways of dealing with the massive influx of insects that come out during the summer months. Horses can move away from areas that are heavily infested, find mud for a bath, or simply take a short gallop to get those pesky...
Tips for Reducing Horse Tack Clutter
A neat and orderly tack room is something that horse owners and anyone who is into the equestrian arts should strive to achieve. There is a pretty good chance you know what a messy tack room looks like; perhaps your very own tack room is one of many that could use a...
How to Treat Rain Rot in Your Horse
The term "rain rot" sounds like frostbite or some other topical condition caused by exposure to inclement weather, but it is actually a bacterial infection that affects horses and other animals that are subject to prolonged rain and moisture. To those who are not...
How to Protect Your Tack from Wear and Tear?
When we stop to think about all the items we keep in our horse tack rooms, it becomes quickly apparent that these items represent a significant value, especially when we are talking about high-quality saddles and saddle pads. You aren’t just spending money on horse...
How to Measure Your Horse for Blankets and Sheets
Blankets are relatively new to the equestrian world. When we review the history of horse keeping, we can see that horse sheets and blankets were not very common until about the 19th century, at least in the United States. Horse blankets and sheets were more common in...
How To Properly Fit a Horse Saddle
The right way to approach horse riding is to always make things better and more comfortable for the horse. Horse riders and owners are expected to ensure that their animals can move as freely as possible when they are on the trail, and a lot of this has to do with the...
How Do I Know If My Saddle Fits My Horse?
Saddling up with a good fit is everything for your riding experience. However, you may have doubts about how your saddle is looking and feeling. Verifying saddle fit is actually something that every rider should be doing prior to every ride, whether riding in an...