Equine Tack
How to Build Your Own Saddle Rack: DIY Guide + Tips
Picture this scenario: when does a saddle rack become more than just a functional item? It's when it transforms into a personal project, a beautiful fusion of your love for all things equine and your talent for crafting with your hands. The satisfaction derived from...
The Best Lightweight Endurance Saddle for Long Rides
Endurance riding is not just a sport, it's a pursuit of tenacity, a test of stamina, and a journey of partnership between a rider and their horse. Choosing the right equipment, particularly the saddle, is as crucial as developing the strength and skill for this...
What is a Baroque Saddle?
The baroque saddle is a type of saddle that was popular during the Baroque period in Europe, from the 17th to the early 18th century. These saddles were designed to be comfortable for both the rider and the horse, and they were often decorated with intricate designs...
Difference Between English and Western Riding Styles
There seem to be as many ideas about riding as there are people in the world. Some picture cowboys, galloping across the plains in the American west with fancy silver bits. Some picture the riders of the Spanish riding school performing advanced maneuvers on...
Different Types of Horseback Saddles
Through the many different disciplines of horseback riding, one thing stays fairly constant: most riding is done with a saddle. But for every type of riding, there's a type of saddle specially designed for the safety and comfort of horse and rider. This quick guide...
Western Saddle Buying Guide and the Eight Best Western Saddles
When it comes to buying a saddle for your trusty steed, there is a bewildering variety of options on the market, and it's easy to feel lost. As a qualified saddle fitter and stable manager, I've seen that look of confusion on many faces before – and this article is...
Six Different Types of Saddle Pads – Which One is Right for You?
The days of using a saddle directly on our horse's back is long gone. These days, we all have a saddle pad for every ride, promoting your horse's comfort and protecting your saddle from sweat and dirt. But not all pads are created equal. Read on to learn about the...
Impact Gel Saddle Pad Review – Why You Should Own One!
With many riding problems being linked to the comfort of the horse's back – especially in a world where riders are getting heavier and sports more demanding – it's understandable that specialised saddle pads and half pads are all the rage. As a qualified saddle...
The Best Western Saddle Pads
After 5 weeks of testing 7 excellent western saddle pads for durability, comfortability, and design, we’ve concluded that the Best Western Saddle Pad that pairs the best with all western saddles and keeps you and your horse feeling comfortable is the Weaver Leather...
The Best Dressage Saddle Pads
After 4 weeks of testing 6 incredible dressage saddle pads for durability, softness, and comfortability we've concluded that the Best Dressage Saddle Pad that pairs the best with all dressage saddles and keeps you and your horse feeling comfortable is the Lettia Baker...
Four Different Types of Horse Bits and Their Uses
For thousands of years, humans have been working with horses using bits. The art of communicating with a half-ton animal by a piece of metal in its sensitive mouth is central to what riding has become. In the right hands, any bit can be gentle, and in the wrong ones,...
The Uses of 6 Common Types of Bridles and Where to Buy Them
I always find it entertaining to watch the look on new riders' faces the first time they walk into a tack shop. Their inner horse-crazy kid always seems to win out at first; as they stare at the incredible variety of horsey equipment, their jaw drops, and their eyes...
The Best Equine Hackamore Bridle Bits
After testing 4 Hackamore Bridle Bits and over 35 hours of riding we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Hackamore Bridle Bit is the Professionals Choice Bob Avila Mechanical Hackamore Floral. This incredible bit gives you control over your horse that parallels a 'mouth...
The Best Equine Snaffle Bridles
After testing 5 Snaffle Bridles and over 30 hours of riding we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Snaffle Bridle is the Horze Rohan Snaffle Bridle. This incredible bridle provides you with amazing, grippy, durable, and stylish leather. The snaffle bridle is the most...