Horse & Rider 2003 Articles Index

…Gear, Aug., pg. 36 Justin Boots chukkas, Great Gear, Aug., pg. 36 Roper outerwear jacket, Great Gear, Aug., pg. 36 Street Smart to Saddle Wise, Oct., pg. 55 Western hats…

Choosing and Purchasing a Sidesaddle

…looks like their own pockets. Western sidesaddles often have a “rim” about the edge, mirroring the higher cantle of an astride Western saddle. Most have at least a small amount…

The Ups and Downs of Posting

…buckle, pull the leather taut and hold the iron in the pit of your arm. Western or dressage: Both dressage and western riders tend to have a longer leg in…

25 Cozy Bed & Barns

…ride one of the ranch’s well-trained Quarter Horses.  Contact: (580) 928-2074; www.redriverranchretreat.com. MIDWESTERN REGION 13Buffalo Gap Guest Ranch and Trail Head, Medora, North Dakota Location: Billings County in southwestern North Dakota,…

A Hands-On Approach to Saddle Fit

…irritate him. For both western and English saddles, I will try to bend the tree, both lengthwise and across the fork or points. A western saddle should not have any…

Unleash Your Inner Cowboy

…in Western cowboy culture and experience life as true ranchers live it? Top50Ranches, specialists in Western ranch vacations, can help you find just that with their selection of Ranching First…

Saddle Pad Care: No Sweat

…If you store them on a saddle stand under your saddle, the stand will often leave pressure indentations. Western Synthetic Fleece Pads It’s tempting to simply shake a Western pad…