Horse Tack & Equipment Archives

Saddle Fit and “Banana Panels”

By: Jochen Schleese   – I have often been asked by clients why our saddles aren’t flat on the horse’s [...]

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Saddle Fit and Swelling

By: Jochen Schleese   – One of my associates in Europe recently came across this issue at a client visit. [...]

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Saddle Fit and Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated

By: Jochen Schleese – Okay I just had to share this with you because I am really thrilled that someone [...]

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Saddle Fit and Tree Points

By: Jochen Schleese   – Although I have in the past discussed tree points in detail especially in regard to [...]

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Absurd Helmet Excuses

By: Anna Blake   – This week there was a photo of Queen Elizabeth riding at age 85. Bless her [...]

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Handy Horse Show Checklist: Horseback Riding Gear Checklist

By: Sharise Hawkins   Horseback Riding Gear Checklist: _Helmet _Stock, tie and pin _ Show shirt _ Blazer (if riding [...]

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Handy Horse Show Checklist: Horse Tack Checklist

By: Sharise Hawkins   Horse Tack Checklist: _Saddle _ Saddle pad X2 _ Girth/cinch _ Bridle and reins _Any additional [...]

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Handy Horse Show Checklist: Horse Grooming Kit Checklist

By: Sharise Hawkins   Horse Grooming Kit Checklist: _ Brushes X2 (one with stiff bristles, one with soft) _ Hoof [...]

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Handy Horse Show Checklist: Horse Trailer Checklist

By: Sharise Hawkins   Horse Trailer Checklist: _ Small wheelbarrow _ Pitchfork _ 1 bale of hay per day _ [...]

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Natural Horsemanship: Getting Out of the Horse’s Mouth

By Lindsey Forkun, www.LFEquestrian.com – Working with Cookie reminds me of the importance of getting out of a horse’s mouth. [...]

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