Answers Straight From The Horses Mouth!
As a young person taking riding lessons for the first time, I clearly recall my horse moving his mouth and slobbering his tongue around after I put on his bridle and inserted the bit. I couldn’t help but wondering, how does the bit make him feel? Does the irritation increase when I’m riding him and …
My family and I were out at a rodeo the other day, and it was our first one. We’ve always owned horses, but never really for riding. We had a great time at the show, and the whole family enjoyed it. However, there were so many words and so much terminology that we didn’t understand. …
Horses have been carrying us around and helping us with jobs for thousands of years, and it’s sometimes easy to begin to wonder if we aren’t hurting them with all the hard work and gear, they have to wear. Saddles, in particular, can be awkward pieces of equipment, and after a day’s riding you’ll know …
Saddles are complex pieces of gear, and as much as we might like to, it’s very difficult to make a one-size-fits-all saddle. Equally, knowing that your saddle fits properly is totally essential to your horse’s health and wellbeing. I was taking my kids out riding for their first time recently, and one of the first …
While out at the races the other day, my friends and I were talking about all the different gear and equipment that jockeys had to use and that horses had to wear. Everything from their whips to their helmets and large boots is so unique to horse racing. The saddle is one of the most …