Horse Gear

Recently, I moved to a homestead of my own. My dream home with a lovely parcel of land is a bit further from where I had been living with my horses, so my farrier couldn’t come out for regular maintenance as often.  Luckily, she was happy to teach me a few basic trimming techniques so […]

Western saddles are detailed and functional constructions that were developed as the perfect tools for managing herds of cattle over vast areas. Western saddles were designed to be comfortable for riders to spend all day in the saddle. They also have modifications to hold all the equipment necessary for life on the ranch and riding

The English riding saddle is designed to give close contact between horse and rider, while elevating the weight of the rider from the horse’s back to protect their spine. A well-fitting saddle makes carrying weight much more comfortable for the horse, and helps the rider to maintain a well-balanced position.  English riding saddles are incredibly

If you think choosing a saddle is complicated, you may despair walking into your local tack shop’s section devoted entirely to saddle pads, numnahs, and saddle cloths. There are so many designs, styles, brands, and more that choosing the best saddle pads simply becomes impossible, so this “best equine saddle pads brand guide” is your

If you want to find the best dressage saddles – you’ve come to the right place. Choosing the best saddle for your needs isn’t always an easy task. Before you buy one, you have to consider many things such as your budget, your riding level, and the size of your horse. If you want to

When you’re still learning how to ride, you probably think of the saddle, stirrups, and the horse’s bit as essential elements that keep you on the horse. However, the reins are just as important for safety and riding prowess. A good set of reins can make a difference between a great ride and a terrible

“You will never plough a field if you only turn it over in your mind.” Controlling a beast necessitates a long span of its training. Even after you have successfully trained a beast, you would still need proper pieces of equipment to keep him under your control. And one such item is a riding whip.

If you have an Australian saddle and are in the market for a new pad, I’ve rounded up the absolute five best Australian saddle pads out there today to help make this venture a little easier. A saddle pad is arguably the most important piece of tack to protect a horse’s back, improve saddle longevity

Not all horses do well on a bit. If you are into natural horsemanship, you may prefer to school your horse to accept a bitless bridle or ride in a horseman’s halter or rope halter. However, there is an in-between option, too—a hackamore.  Unlike other bitless bridles, a hackamore is similar to a bitted bridle.

One of the first tack items a horse is introduced to as a foal is their halter. Later, as an adult and fully grown horse, the halter remains a valuable piece of equipment. Further, a halter can help improve in-hand training, leading ability, and gaining the horse’s trust and respect.  When I wanted to buy