Horse Care - The Importance of Picking Hooves
You’ve heard it time and again… “Don’t forget to pick out your horse’s feet…”
But why is this so terribly important?
It is easy to assume that if you picked your horse’s feet out before you rode that they would be fine when you are done. Or to feel that since you horse has been inside all [...]
Posted on 30 April 2009
Horse Tack - Different Types of English Saddles
Once you have been riding for a while, you might find that you want to buy a saddle of your own. Taking a trip to the local tack shop is a great beginning, but it can be overwhelming to discover the wide range of English saddles available on the market. How do you know which [...]
Posted on 22 April 2009
Horse Tack - Which Martingale Should I Use?
There are two basic types of martingales, the standing martingale and the running martingale. Depending on your discipline and your purpose, both have their place in your training repertoire.
Standing martingales are common in the hunter ring. They are legal for use over fences, but are not acceptable on the flat.
A standing martingale consists of [...]
Posted on 22 April 2009
