Buyer's Guide to Lightweight Trail Saddles
Check out these lightweight, comfortable saddles specifically designed for trail and endurance riding.
Riding Gear
Video: How to Fit a Western Bit
Justine Gandolfo of California shows how to achieve a comfortable fit of the bit for your horse and best control for you. Courtesy Bay Area Equestrian Network.
Quick Fixes for Broken Tack on the Trail
Here is advice from the experts on the items to carry and how to use them to keep broken tack from ruining your trail rides.
Inhibiting Mold and Mildew in Your Tack Room
Mold and mildew can have a devastating effect on your tack. Here's how to inhibit their growth in your tack room and protect your tack investment.
Heads Up on Horse Halters
Time for a little consumer consciousness about halters, the most commonplace piece of horse-control equipment. From EQUUS magazine.
The Ups and Downs of Tall Zippered Boots
Shopping for stock tall boots shouldn't be a pain. From Horse Journal
Talking Tack
A few minutes checking your equipment before you ride is an investment in safety.
Soap Your Saddle
Use these tips to get your tack in tip-top shape. From America's Horse Daily.
Freshen a Stinky Safety Helmet
Does your riding helmet smell like sweat socks? Here are several anti-stink remedies.
Buying Your First Saddle
Juli Thorson tells us that in the unforgettable department, a first saddle, whether new or used, is right up there with a first kiss. The wonderment of it stays with you. (If you're still waiting for your first saddle, you?ll have to trust me on this.)
Find a Safety Helmet That Fits
There are dozens of safety helmets on the market to choose from. The authors help you wade through the different shapes, sizes and special features to find the best one for you.
Webinar: Bits and How They Function
Selecting the correct bit for a horse is dependent on a number of factors including the horse's level of training and the rider's experience level
Western Saddle Buyer's Primer
Ready to shop for a Western saddle? Here?s a primer on how Western saddles differ by event discipline, plus a list of shopper resources and a handy seat-sizing chart.
What You Need to Know About Tack Safety
Accidents can happen around horses no matter how careful you are, but being careful is the first step toward preventing disaster, and that includes making sure your tack is in good repair.
Video: What to Wear When Working With Horses
This video from eXtension HorseQuest discusses the proper attire to be worn when working with horses.
How to Choose the Right Western Hat and Maintain It
In this article find out how to find a shape that best fits your interest, and then crease it to your own personal style.
Test Ride That Westen Saddle
When you and your horse move together in comfort and support with a well-fit saddle, you've got harmony in motion. But if your saddle doesn't fit, it's like an uncomfortable shoe, leading to pain, imbalance and, in some cases, bad habits. Read this excerpt from The Western Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle Fit Book by Dr. Joyce Harman. From EquiSearch.com
Western Saddle Art
Enjoy a celebration of the design, style and grace of the western saddle at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum.
Reins Are Your Connection To Your Horse, So Choose Them Wisely
When you're riding, many of your signals to your horse go through the bridle reins.You want that to be a clear channel of communication.
Fit Your Riding Helmet Correctly
These four tips will insure that your riding helmet protects your head.