Western Orthopedic Saddle Pads

…are now used to raise the bars of the saddle off the horse’s back. Peek under the Navajo today and you will probably find cushioning of some kind. Many pads…

Chat Transcript – John Blackburn

…of what to avoid? Blackburn – gatsbysmom…we’ve used a lot of mesh doors…it’s advantage is it’s stronger than bars by themselves…we use 2-inch square grid…the disadvantage is the horizontal bars

Find the Bit That Fits

…with the outer sides of the mouthpiece directly on the bars, but the bit is way too big, what ends up actually sitting on the bars is the completely wrong…

Horizontal Hoof Cracks Demystified

…may snap off due to the detached lamina below the rupture site. This doesn’t require soaking or special shoes, just time to heal and frequent trims. The bars of the…

Sport Horse Stallion Performance Test

…each stallion on both technique and capability. The standout during the free jumping was the gray Oldenburg stallion Galeno Tyme, by Granulit/Barsoi xx. (Galeno Tyme’s sire was Granulit and his…

Judging Horse Age from Teeth

…a horse’s jaw. bars — the toothless spaces between the incisors and the cheek teeth. canine-the nonchewing teeth seen in males (and sometimes females) at the front of the bars

Horse Trailer Safety Check

…to the walls—check that the rubber isn’t torn. Vinyl padded breast bars and butt bars can also be torn. Check roof vents to be sure they operate freely. Modern vents…