Horse Gear

I was so excited to purchase my first saddle! There was a tack shop near my home where an older Amish gentleman with a righteously long beard owned it. I must have popped into that shop at least a dozen times to ask questions and drool over all the saddles he had in there. Thankfully, […]

Maybe you are looking for a saddle but don’t have a lot of money to spend on expensive brands like Big Horn. Then you don’t need to go anywhere else but to the legendary Henri De Rivel(HDR). Henri de Rivel’s saddles always steal the show with their unique looks while offering the rider the proper

There’s nothing like smashing through the ice with your bare hands on a winter morning to make you wonder about the benefits of water trough heaters. I’ve smashed through a lot of ice over the years because I work with horses, and keeping them hydrated is an essential part of my job. These days, I

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

Are you an equestrian who frequently needs to transport their horses for various equestrian events? If yes, I highly recommend you consider investing in a horse trailer, as they make transporting your precious horses extraordinarily convenient and safe. But that’s not all you need to know about these trailers. They also come in many styles,

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

Hi equestrian lovers, I am back with another saddle guide, where we will discuss one of the biggest names in the handmade saddles industry. And if you haven’t guessed it yet, I am talking about Big Horn. Big Horn has been making saddles in the states for more than 50 years now. But looking back, Big

After lots of hacking (pleasure or light riding), I really wanted to join my sister and her friends for a day-long endurance ride. Off we went – unfortunately, I didn’t know how challenging the trail would be, and to say my butt was sore was an understatement. But my poor mixed-breed pony really took the

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

“If you climb into a saddle, be ready for the ride.” This line may look pretty generic to you. Still, to a rider like myself, such lines are the sole motivation that pursues us to do what we love; horse riding. But as most of you may know, horse riding comes in many forms and