Reef really hard on the girth/cinch to tighten that saddle down right tight so it doesn’t slip? Not! How about doing one thing at a time first - like correctly positioning the saddle.
Snug yes, tight no.
Horses girthed too tightly get cinchy and dislike being saddled.
Really, it’s like wearing a [...]
Did you realize your horse could have allergies? It makes sense if you consider the type of environment they live in.
If they are not outside (and in some instances even if they are) they can have an allergic reaction to dust, molds, smoke, and other air borne allergens like burning smudges, bug [...]
As with anything that you do with a horse, when you start lunging, start slow, smooth and easy.
Think young horse, short attention span, still developing knees and short sessions.
(5 to 7 minutes).
This isn’t to say an older horse would not benefit from lunging, but generally speaking you are starting this [...]
So, you’ve done the sacking out with the saddle pad, and your horse is doing well.
Next move on to a rope.
Like the maxim that all horses should be sacked out, all horses need to be sacked out with a rope.
Do not even think about getting on a horse without [...]
Yes, horses have a language of their own, and unfortunately many of us are not as aware of it as we should be.
It’s a big mistake to not to know their language, as it could mean problems for us in the long run.
Every swivel of the ear(s), hip movement, tail flick [...]
Just because your horse is older does not mean he is ready to retire and not get ridden.
Even aging equines need exercise.
Not to mention the fact that they get bored doing nothing if they were active in their day.
Aging horses still have sharp minds and although the body may [...]
Cheap and saddle honestly do not belong together in the same sentence.
Why? Because quite literally, you DO get what you pay for if you buy a cheap saddle.
And it’s not just that you will be uncomfortable, but it will not make your horse all that happy either, and may actually harm [...]
