Western Back Cinches: Key Facts

The back, or flank, cinch is more than a decorative accessory for a Western saddle. It’s a safety piece that stabilizes the saddle by attaching with aid of rear billets…

Western Orthopedic Saddle Pads

…built-in shims that fill in where the rubber doesn’t meet the road, so to speak. Horses’ backs change and, with some exceptions, the bars of western saddles are rigid and…

Western Medicine Can Meet Eastern Medicine

I’ve long believed that both traditional Western medicine (relies on pharmaceuticals and surgery for treatment) and Eastern medicine (uses physical, herbal and mental therapies) are useful in treating injuries and…

Quarter Horse Western Curb

This chrome-plated Quarter Horse western curb bit has an almost 5” wide mouthpiece. The 2” upper shanks include one ring for both headstall and curb strap attachment while the lower…

Rodeo Cowboy Gets Western Justice

Ninety-one year old cowboy G.K. Lewallen experienced a little Western justice after the prize saddle he won at Madison Square Garden in New York City 65 years ago was stolen…

Western Horse Show Fashion Clinic 5: Vests

Vests, jackets and blazers are an important part of a woman’s western show wardrobe in today’s competitive show environment. In this article, we’ll look primarily at vests. Whether you choose…