Western Tack
2010 Western Show Fashions Slideshow
Attention show-fashion junkies! Horse & Rider offers you a sneak peek at the Western show scene's latest fashions. | MORE
Belt Buckle Bling
Master artisan Pam Ward of Houston, Texas, custom makes these one-of-a-kind, jewel-spangled belt buckles for the Western chic. | MORE
Test Ride That Western Saddle
Use this step-by-step strategy to help you assess a prospective saddle's fit while mounted. A Horse & Rider exclusive adaptation from Dr. Joyce Harman's book on Western saddle fitting. | MORE
High Tech Saddle Pads
Learn about the benefits of high tech materials, such as closed cell foam, memory foam and gel, and how they work, to help you select the right saddle pad for your horse. | MORE
Resources for Showing On A Shoestring
Big show aspirations? Not so big a budget? Learn how to show savvy with these articles from Horse & Rider magazine. | MORE
Bargains Galore – Online Bargain Hunting for Horse Gear
With a little online research you can find gear--from horse boots to headstalls--at below retail prices. Bookmark these saver-savvy Web sites, and let your keyboard do the driving. | MORE
Western Hats – Shape Matters
Learn to compare a good quality western hat with one of lower quality and why it's worth paying more to get the best quality you can afford. | MORE
How to Choose, Care for a Western Show Hat
This handy chart will help you choose the right Western show hat for you, and the tips will help you care for your hat properly. | MORE
EquiSearch’s Ask the Vet: How Saddle Width Affects Fit
Dr. Joyce Harman details how a saddle's width can adversely affect its fit on your horse in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet. | MORE
Riding Clothes with SPF
Riders can do severe damage to their skin if not adequately protected. Check out this list of companies that offer tightly woven, sun-blocking fabrics that are fashionable as well as comfortable. | MORE
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