Horse Saddles, Western Saddles, English Saddles

Almost every good rider has an accident at some point during her riding career. While some riders see accidents as a part of the sport and get right back in the saddle, so to speak, other riders lose their confidence and even experience gripping fear. Some riders are so afraid that they ask themselves whether [...]

You do not have to own horse tack to own a horse but if you are going to ride this animal then you will need some equipment to ride him as well as equipment to help take care of him properly. Tack needs to be properly taken care of but first you need to know [...]

If you have just started riding, you may just be happy to be on a horse. But, eventually you will probably want to specialize your riding. To do this, you need to understand the different disciplines of riding, and decide which best suits your interests.To begin with, there are two basic types of riding: English [...]

Trail SaddlesThe most popular type of saddle, trail saddles are designed for comfort over rough terrain and many miles. Designed for comfort they are lighter than ranch or roping saddles which are designed for heavier work. New materials and features often appear in trail saddles first due to their popularity. Some features include an easy [...]

Horses come in all shapes and sizes, as do people. But why is it that so many riders seem to want big horses? It seems that anything under 16hh, but over pony sized has little to no market at all.Many riders are not all that big in stature. Since most riders are women, averaging 5′6″ [...]

Having a horse is fun, but a major responsibility, so be thorough on your research of barns to board it at. It pays to choose a place that is close to where you live, has facilities that are well maintained and most importantly, gives its horses proper care and nutrition. Each barn has its own [...]

There are many different types of horse supplies and equipment that can be purchased for a number of reasons and uses. When you go to make your purchased, you will be faced with a wide variety of options, so knowing what you need before hand is very important. This can be especially relevant if you [...]

Whether you are a Western rider yourself or you are simply interested in the variety of riding out there, you’ll find that there is a Western saddle designed for any riding activity or discipline. Take a look at some of the varieties of Western saddles out there, and remember that there are plenty more that [...]

When your horse turns two, you can finally consider beginning his training to be a riding horse. Assuming that he already knows the basics of being led and tied, he is now mature enough to handle light work, and real training.It is possible to begin training your two-year-old to longe. While it may seem simple, [...]

Every horse rider should know how to saddle a horse. The maintenance of the horse is also a part of your training if you are aiming to be a professional rider. Subsequently you should also know how to saddle your horse. If you are in charge of taking care of the horse then you should [...]