Chores, chores, chores… I know you probably don’t want more of them, but tack cleaning is an essential part of being a rider! Brittle bridles and reins can be dangerous, while dirty girths and saddle pads can be uncomfortable for your horse. If you get in the habit of cleaning your tack on a regular…
as well as selling that spare tack we are no longer using. If you are anything like me, and many other horse people I…
You might not think too much about the tree on your saddle, but this component is perhaps the most important part of all. The…
It reminded me of the true connection that lies between a horse and rider. One that cannot be found between a bit and the…
Tongue lolling, head tossing, balking when asked to go forward can be signs your horse’s bridle is uncomfortable. Horses can get as cranky about…
On November 1st riders across the United States dropped their stirrups for the ‘No Stirrup November Challenge’. Most equestrians are not sure how this…
I was heavy into barrel racing and swore that even the birth of my first child wouldn’t change my ways. However, fate had other…
Every trainer seems to have an opinion on the best age to start a horse under saddle. This heated debate has come up over…
If you work your horses in an outdoor or indoor arena, getting ready to ride is a matter of saddling up and then schooling…
It happens to the best of us… a nasty fall or unruly horse that leaves you doubting everything. You may begin questioning your abilities…