Recently, I relocated to a new smallholding, several states away from my horses’ current location. It would mean a good couple of hours in the trailer or horse transport truck. Safety is always a huge concern, so I began looking into trailer ties that would guarantee my horses’ safety if they panicked. Yet, these ties …
As a little girl, I had always dreamed of owning a stallion horse, ever since I watched the Black Stallion movies. However, my first riding instructor had a horrific incident where she was attacked by a stallion while riding her gelding. To say she was severely injured is putting it mildly. Since then, I had …
Stallion Horse Guide: The Why, What, and How of Stallions and Why I Love Them Read More »
When I started riding, I learned with an old beat-up trail saddle and a blanket as a saddle pad. Many years later, I finally switched to English riding and discovered a world of superb tack, including brilliant saddle pads in all the colors under the sun. I also discovered that not all saddle pads are …
Best Le Mieux Saddle Pads Brand Guide: Stepping Up Your Equestrian Style Read More »
The Wade saddles brand has become a much-desired Western saddle for those interested in authentic horsemanship and natural horsemanship. The unique cut, tree design, and proud history of the Wade brand have made it the pinnacle of Western saddlery. I was instantly hooked when I first saw a video of Ray Hunt riding in a …
Best Wade Saddles Brand Guide: Step Into the Smoothest Ride Read More »
Most high-end saddles are sold as “unfitted,” which means the saddle comes without the stirrups, stirrup leathers, and (most importantly) a girth! When I ordered my first quality English saddle, I was devastated that in addition to the cost of a rather expensive saddle, I also had to buy the tack needed to fit the …
How to Find the Best Saddle Girth for Your Horse and Wallet Read More »
If you’ve ever had a stirrup leather snap mid-canter, you know what a valuable piece of tack a good set of leathers are. Stirrup leathers help keep you in the saddle and assist you with maintaining a balanced seat over rough terrain. You can also expect a much more comfortable ride with a good set …
Types of Stirrup Leathers Explained: What to Choose and Why Read More »
Like most horse owners, I dread when my horses come out of the paddock covered in mud, dust, and other debris. A dirty horse is…well, it’s a dirty horse, and nobody wants that (especially not me). So it’s time to grab the shampoo, buckets, and sponges and head to the wash bay to give my …
Best Horse Shampoo Guide for Bubbles, Shine, and Wonder Washing Read More »
One of the first pairs of boots you would have got when you were a child and started your horseback riding lessons would have been paddock. A good rule of thumb to follow is if your horse is still overreaching despite the hooves being trimmed and their gait being its best – go grab a …
Every year, I have a kids camp where I teach children about horses, what makes up the different parts of the horse, and what contributes to making up a whole horse. Children and many parents who attend are stunned by just how complex a horse is. When explaining a horse’s anatomy, it should be clear …
Horse Anatomy Explained: Parts That Make Up the Horse Read More »
Horseback riding is one of the best physical activities you can engage in daily. In addition to being great exercise, it is also an incredible connection between rider and horse. To get that connection, we use various tools, from our riding tack and aids to our bodies, voice, and energy. Your riding tack can be …
