Articles about horse saddles (0-50 of 211)

  • Several Things To Consider When Purchasing Horse Supplies
    By: Joshua Adekane | -
    If you're thinking of getting in to sports, horse riding could be an excellent selection. Aside from simply encountering an exhilarating ride, your health also will get its justifiable share of great things. Particularly, cantering and trotting helps in enhancing up your coronary heart. Also, it supports in increasing your body's coordination capabilities and also exercising your reflexes and also agility. Above all, horse riding is a good way to relieve you from so much tension that your ...

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  • Advice And Tips On Horse Insurance
    By: Erin Brankowski | - Although there are no laws in the UK to state that you must insure your horse, it is increasingly common amongst horse owners. When you keep a horse there are many things that can go wrong, either within daily life or when competing. Accidents, illnesses and injuries can happen at any stage in a horses life and so by having insurance you are protected against the financial implications of this.

    Not all horse insurance policies are the same and it is important that you read and de ...

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  • Horse Saddles
    By: Annabelle Cabella | - Horse Saddles: Types, Tips and Information

    Trying to find out more about horse saddles?

    Understanding the saddle? The structure that you put on an a pet’s back to facilitate the rider or various kinds of loads is known as a saddle. When one speaks of saddles, it is often affiliated with horses. But any kind of animal that might be ridden on its back has its own corresponding type of saddle.

    Horse saddles are a important piece of equipment for everyone ...

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  • Caring For Your Horse Saddles
    By: Jamie Simpson | - Whilst it can be tempting to leave cleaning your saddle to the day before a show or competition, regular cleaning of your saddle should be an essential part of your routine. Correct care of horse saddles helps to extend their useable life, which will help you to save money in the long run. It also allows you to closely inspect your saddle for any faults in the leather or stitching, which can help to avoid an accident or injury when you are in the saddle.

    Leather horse saddles which ...

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  • Prepare Thoroughbred Horses For Horse Racing
    By: Ken King | - When the thoroughbred horses move on the race track for a game of horse racing, it is just a peak of long training. Not many people know the amount of work that needs to be done to cook any horse ready for a racing game. This can be an extended method, one who under no circumstances actually comes to an end. Horse trainers understand this more. Each horse farm recognizes a fresh crop associated with breed in spring. Horse training will start through the first day time. Each and every colt (male) ...
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  • An Overview Of Wintec Horse Riding Saddles
    By: Jamie Simpson | - Wintec saddles are the world leader in synthetic saddle production. They feature many innovative designs that aid both horse and rider. Wintec saddles are well known for their comfort, versatility and ease of use.

    Being synthetic, the Wintec saddles are easy to care for. They do not demand the same amount of maintenance as leather saddles and hence are ideal for horse owners and riders who lack time, or those who would prefer to be out in the saddle rather than in the tack room sad ...

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  • The Benefits Of Equestrian Synthetic Saddles
    By: Jamie Simpson | - A saddle is an integral component to horse riding as it provides comfort and stability to both the rider and their horse. There are many different saddle types and sizes to choose from and here we will endeavor to explain some of the benefits of synthetic saddles.

    Synthetic saddles offer many benefits over their leather counterparts. Not only are they usually more economical, whilst offering many of the same features as leather saddles, they are also easy to care for and less likely ...

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  • How Brooks Bicycle Saddles Have Produced Reliability For So Many Years.
    By: Helen Zaiger | - Reliability is a key factor in choosing good leather bicycle saddles, and it's one reason so many riders turn to Brooks bicycle saddles every single day. Initially founded in 1866 by John Boultbee Brooks, the company was developed based on a creative inspiration from its founder. A leather goods maker by trade, Brooks' horse suddenly died in 1878. Because he couldn't afford a new one, he borrowed a bicycle, but found the seat so uncomfortable; he filed a patent to develop new bicycle seats short ...
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  • Different Kinds Of Horse Equipments & Accessories
    By: Sachin Gupta | - Tacking up a horse is imperative to keep a horse fit and training your horse. There are different kinds of equipments and accessories are available in the market used for tacking up horses. Know about some important house tacking up equipment and accessories.


    Saddle: Saddle is the most important tacking up accessory. It is supportive seat fastened to the horses back. It is imperative for both the horse and the ride. Saddles are available in the market in a variety of ranges ...

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  • How To Choose A Right Bridle For Your Horse
    By: Sachin Gupta | - In the market today a variety of horse bridles are available to choose from. Double bridle, Cavesson bridle, Piping snaffle bridle, bonfire bridle, v-shaped snaffle bridle, etc are popular kinds of horse bridles available in the market today. There are many things to consider and make decision to choose the right horse bridle. Here are some helpful tips and idea about what kind of bridle to purchase for horse.


    Make a decision on the type of material you want to use. You can ...

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  • Longeing With The Help Of Briddles And Whips
    By: Sachin Gupta | - Among the many types of apparel that are being required for the horse riding and that are armed to the horse Bridles and whips have a good importance. A bridle is used to direct the horse. It has a bit that is used to be place into the mouth of the horse and also is attached to the reins. Bridles are used to exert a pressure on the sensitive areas in the nose of the horse and thus this pressure is used to direct and control the horse. Indian Horse Whips
    is a riding whip which is being use ...

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  • The Raw Hide History Of The Western Saddles
    By: John Anderson | - Traditional western saddles can be used as American horseback riding and therefore are the actual saddles utilized on hard working ponies upon livestock farms through the entire USA, specifically in the old western part of the USA. They may be the particular dodgy saddles acquainted to film audiences, rodeo enthusiasts, and those that have got went on trek tours at visitor farms. This kind of seat was created to deliver protection as well as comfortableness for the riders whenever shelling out e ...
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  • Get To Know The Essentials Of Being An Expert Horse Owner
    By: DarrenGibbins | - Owning a horse is a dream-come-true for many. It is an awesome experience to have your own horse. Horses are loyal and loving animals. Theyre useful and can provide countless hours of entertainment and joy. It is not at all easy to own a horse, it needs time and effort for one to become successful. Horses require quality care and they could cost numerous dollars for daily care.

    An expert horse owner and breeder would have a good instinct on the mood and condition of the horse. ...

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  • Saddle Fitting And Why It Is Important For Your Horse
    By: Tammy Patterson | - It is important that any saddle you use on your horse is well fitted so as not to cause any problems. A poorly fitting saddle can restrict movement and lead to further problems such as lameness, muscle spasms and even behavioural problems due to the pain.

    If the saddle does not fit the horse properly it will shift the weight of the rider and this will mean that pressure points can build under the contact areas. Also if the saddle is too small for the rider then they will also be mo ...

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  • Western Saddles Versus English Saddles - All You Need To Know
    By: Adam Rise | - While there are many different types of riding the world over, the most basic are English riding, and Western riding. The saddles are specialized within each of these distinct styles of riding. Each of these types of riding means a different type of saddle. There are Western saddles for Western events, and English saddles for English events.

    An English saddle is quite a bit smaller and lighter than most Western saddles. You'll find that they have steel stirrups, do not have fenders ...

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  • There Are Many Different Types Of Saddles - Be Aware Before You Buy
    By: Adam Rise | - You can now find specific saddles for specific activities with a horse. You'll find dressage saddles, English saddles, barrel saddles, reigning saddles, cutting saddles, Western pleasure, trail saddles, endurance saddles, side saddles, as well as bareback pads, pony saddle, draft horses saddles, Arabian saddles and just about any other type of specific event saddle you can consider. As the world has become more specialized, so has the saddle industry.

    It can be difficult if you're j ...

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  • Orthopedic Saddles And Pads
    By: Adam Rise | - In the competition world keeping your horse comfortable is one of the most critical aspects of your competition. In fact, your horse can become sore, perform badly, have focusing issues, and really develop bad behaviors with an ill fitting saddle.

    Orthopedics saddles and orthopedic pads can prove to be a differentiators in your competition performance. These types of saddles and equipment are made specifically to keep your horse's movement as free as possible.

    The old ...

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  • Measuring For A New Horse Riding Saddle
    By: Josie Amani | - Buying a new horse back riding saddle is an important purchase. For horse riders, the saddle is an important everyday tool that will hopefully last for many years, but poorly fitted horse back riding saddles can be detrimental to the horse and also decrease the longevity of the saddle.

    Consider a pair of running shoes for an athlete. If their shoes don't fit correctly, rubbing or pinching the feet, or moving around because they are too big then you would expect this to affect their ...

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  • Tips On Horse Saddles And Safety From Our Buddies In Kentucky
    By: Nick Morgan | - You just cannot pay sufficient attention to the topic of safety, a notion that is definitely a growing concern of the folks from the University of Kentucky, who happen to be amid promoting a five-year strategy to bring focus on this. The particular strategy, entitled "Saddle up Safely," was made by the individuals at the University's College of Agriculture along with a number of other organisations in such a horse passionate State.

    That level of accountability is vital in terms of h ...

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  • How Ill-fitting Horse Riding Saddles Affect The Horse
    By: Josie Amani | - For a horse rider, the saddle is an important piece of equipment, and yet there are many who take for granted how much of a powerful tool it can be. A correctly fitted horse back riding saddle can make a huge difference to your horse when he is ridden, allowing him to be happier and more comfortable which in turn will allow him to work correctly and perform to the best of his ability.

    In the same way that we would choose a pair of shoes for a child, the saddle that we put on a horse ...

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  • Your Pocket And The Right Saddle
    By: Lisa Smith | - One of the most important issues for a rider to consider is choosing the right saddle for her/his horse. As the horse speaks for the owner so does a saddle speaks for the horse. Saddles come in various styles, shape and color. The question is which kind of saddle to prefer when you are buying one .There are companies that have standardized themselves in the saddle production industry. There are many factors we should consider before we buy the saddle.

    There are many kind of Western ...

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  • How To Know That Your Horse Rugs Will Be Acceptable
    By: Nick Morgan | - It's getting cold! For us humans we can look forward to evenings in front of the log fire in our living room, but as far as our new horse is concerned we have to be sure that the animal is comfortable as well. Those days of spending enjoyable evenings in the summer getting used to our new addition are behind us, yet we are still making sure that we have the correct amount of equipment and tack to cater for everything. Therefore, right now we need to move on to the subject of horse rugs which can ...
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  • Your Horse Wants You To Use Rambo Blankets And Put The Navajo On The Wall
    By: Neville Jefferson | - Most show blankets do absolutely no work. They just look good while failing to function as either good back padding while absorbing sweat. This is why you really need to use two types of Rambo blankets - one as a liner performing the functions discussed and the other as the fancy, decorative often-called Navajo which probably isn't. Most authentic Navajo blankets hang in museums and not in barn tack rooms. Forget about any all-in-one selections. Granted, these choices will produce great back pro ...
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  • The Art Of Fitting Equestrian Saddles Correctly
    By: Nick Morgan | - You will have to select quite a few items of equipment as you get ready to go horse riding. Some of the items you may select without too much forethought, but others will take some deliberation. Equestrian saddles are quite complex pieces of equipment and must be chosen carefully, as an ill fitting saddle will make the whole experience uncomfortable not only for you, but also for the horse itself.

    Horse saddles have been designed and perfected over many years and there are ver ...

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  • What You Should Know About Equestrian Saddles And Riding Comfort
    By: Nick Morgan | - You can definitely ride a horse bare back, but neither you nor the horse would be particularly comfortable doing so and you will certainly feel as if you are not positioned correctly with the best control possible. Dating back to very early times, man found out how equestrian saddles could make this task easier and there is evidence that the original saddle was designed as early as 700 BC. Over time they became more sophisticated, many times due to their impact on the battlefield and today, the ...
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  • Horse Plush Toy & History
    By: Angeline Hope | - You may not think a horse plush toy can do anything more than sit on a shelf and be admired, but you would be wrong; some horse plush toys are made so large, they can actually be ridden by children weighing up to 100 pounds. While a horse plush toy of this magnitude is not quite as soft and cuddly as the smaller versions of the the same thing, don't be fooled into thinking that a rideable horse plush toy won't want a hug every now and again.

    The process of the domestication of the h ...

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  • Guide Equine: For Horse Lovers And Owners
    By: Santosh Verma | - It is quite true that horses are one of the finest animals on earth. They fill our hearts with pride and passion. Their mere mention fills us with a sense of adventure and spirit. Most people usually desire to own small pets like dogs, cats, and many more. On the other hand, some people love to own something more fascinating, like horse, camels, etc. Well, among the bigger animals, horses are the most preferred choice for most of the people. There is no doubt that horses do posses a charm and ev ...
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  • How To Train A Wild Horse Without Fear
    By: Blury | - Training a wild horse can be very difficult and dangerous. When training with animals, you might find it too challenging that sometimes giving up is the best possible solution. People dont just deal with the attitude of wild horses, but also with their size and the harm they could possibly put on if they get out of control. But how to train a wild horse is actually simpler with useful techniques and a well planned procedure.

    First you should bring in the training tools such as l ...

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  • What To Look For When Buying The Perfect Horse Riding Accessories
    By: Lawrence White | - Horse riding is one of the best experiences you can have. It is a sport and offers all the benefits of a sport but it also has the advantage of being in touch with nature and having a relationship with the horse. The connection with the horse is strong and many riders can only ride the horse they know. At the same time, the feeling of freedom is also important and has a lot to offer.

    One thing to consider is of course your safety. Your safety and comfort are the two things that will ...

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  • Make Safety Your Number One Priority
    By: Kevin Longworth | - Horse riding can be an awful lot of fun. Spending time riding on a day when the sky is clear and the sun is shining down warmly is ideal. It can feel as though you do not have a single care in the world and that absolutely nothing can bring you down. But dont ever forget that it is often when youre enjoying yourself the most that you can lose concentration, and that is when accidents can happen.

    An accident on a horse is not often a trivial matter. It can be absolutely nothing ...

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  • What To Consider When Buying Your First Horse
    By: Kevin Longworth | - Deciding to buy your first horse is a big step and one that you will want to think carefully about before committing yourself. Most people start horse riding by joining a stables and increasing their riding skills over a period of time. This is arguably the best option as it means you will be able to pick up the skills needed to master the sport and yet do it all in a safe environment.

    Having riding lessons through a stables also means that you do not have to incur the expense of o ...

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  • Get Involved In Horse Riding
    By: Kevin Longworth | - There are now hundreds of thousands of people in the UK who go riding on a regular basis and once you have been on a horse and enjoyed the thrill of it, its not hard to see why so many people are involved in the sport.

    People get involved in horse riding for a huge variety of reasons. For some, it is simply a new challenge and a different way to spend their free time. For others it stems from a love of horses and a desire to own their own animal. The sport can be very rewarding a ...

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  • Join The Celebrities And Saddle Up
    By: Kevin Longworth | - Horse riding is a sport that attracts people from all walks of life, even celebrities it would seem. A few weeks ago it was pop singer Leona Lewis who was snapped by cameramen enjoying a horse riding session in the Scottish countryside.

    The Bleeding Love star was taking a break from her concert schedule to enjoy a bit of fresh air and exercise with friends. Apparently, according to a close friend, she loves to get into the saddle as often as possible and was recently spotted enjoyin ...

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  • Used Hunter Jumper Saddle Buying Guide
    By: Sookie Cosgrave | - Buying a new English saddle can be quite an investment, so it's important to take your time researching brands you like, deciding on a particular style, and also making sure it's the right fit for you and your horse. Once you have taken the time with research and settled on the perfect saddle, you should be able to enjoy your saddle for years to come.

    Brands: There are many brands of hunter jumper saddles, so how do you choose the right one? It's a matter of preference really, but als ...

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  • Equestrian Shop In Uk - Horse Riding Equipment - Equestrian Clothing - Saddles - Dragonfly Saddlery
    By: Pravin | - Dragonfly Saddlery is member of the Society of Master Saddlers and is a well established selling of horse saddles, horse riding equipment and equestrian clothing at its saddlery shop in Sussex, England, UK. We aim to provide high quality saddlery, saddle fittings service, equestrian equipment, riding wear and pet accessories.

    Amongst our stock of horse riding equipment and equestrian clothing we have for the horse: horseware including horse saddles, showing saddles, jumping saddle ...

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  • Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Your Horse In The Sun
    By: Sonia Dixon | - When the sun is out and it is a hot summer's day, there is a routine that should be followed to take care of your horse's needs. Your horse can become hot and sweaty in the sun or when you have been riding him. A horse that is sweaty will need to be dried and any sweat marks removed from his coat. Dry sweat is very uncomfortable for any horse, which could lead to scalding and attract flies. Hot horses enjoy a quick sponge down in the heat, but they must be dried thoroughly with a sweat scraper ...
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  • A Tradition Of Portuguese Saddles
    By: Ace Smith | - Countries with a rich heritage of equestrian sports and leisure as well as a military cavalry from its historic exploits would have a complementary tradition of making fine horseback riding accessories for rider and horse. The country of Portugal nestled on the Iberian Coast is one such country that carries centuries of handcrafted leather saddles, bridles, breastplates and other horse tacks.

    Various Saddle Types

    Of all the equestrian accessories, the saddle takes th ...

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  • The Western Saddle And Its Characteristics
    By: Peter Gitundu | - The western saddle and its particular characteristics have been a part of American lore and history ever since the first "cowboys" took to the western plains of the country. In general, it's a working saddle, meaning that it goes onto horses and is used by men and women who work on cattle ranches all over the country, though this particular version is more often found out west.

    This western-oriented saddle is familiar to legions of fans of western movies and is the prototypical "cow ...

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  • Appreciating The Wide Variety Of Saddles Available Today
    By: Peter Gitundu | - A quick look at different types of saddles will reveal not only a number of such devices intended to make horseback riding easier but also a generally-interesting history of development and use. At its most basic, a saddle supports a rider on the back of a horse. Generally, a saddle is fastened to the back of the animal by means of what's known as a girth.

    Nowadays, a particularly-ubiquitous kind of saddle seen on most horses is the one intended for use in equestrian horse riding co ...

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  • Leather Horse Saddles: Styles For All Riders
    By: Peter Gitundu | - A great collection of leather horse saddles can be found online in a variety of colors, styles, and sizes. Some popular categories are Showman, Blue River, Circle S, and Double T saddles. Each of these varies slightly, providing many choices of saddles for the avid or weekend rider. There is also tack to match any of these saddle styles as well.

    Blue River: This category has something for everyone in the family. There are small saddles for girls who enjoy barrel racing, as well as l ...

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  • Leather Horse Saddles Come In A Variety Of Styles
    By: Peter Gitundu | - Choosing among the many leather horse saddles for sale today can be tricky. There are so many styles to pick from, each in a variety of colors and sizes. Popular categories are Circle S, Blue River, Double T, and Showman saddles. With the many styles of tack offered to match any of these saddles, it's easy for any level of rider to have all the necessary gear for riding.

    Blue River: This category has something for everyone in the family. There are small saddles for girls who enjoy b ...

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  • Varieties And Styles Of Horse Saddle Pads
    By: Paul Kramer | -

    When you think to buy your horse saddle pad then you should know that there are varieties of different styles of pads, which are easily available in the market. The most common type of saddle pads is, which are made up of fleece. They are made up either of synthetic fleece, wool fleece or sheep fleece. This material is also used in many other saddles. But wood fleece contains more cushion as compare to synthetic fleece but synthetic fleece is durable as compare to wool fleece.

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  • Differences Between Horse Riding Saddles (part 1)
    By: Wale | - Horse Saddle: I am the lovely piece of work placed on the back of horses for riders to sit upon. I ensure stability for both riders and horses, and distribute the weight of riders evenly. I come in several forms, numerous enough to make your head spin. My variations are shaped in regard to location [e.g English, Australian, Western, German etc], tree type [e.g Wade, flex Tree, treeless etc], production technique [handmade custom or manufactured], material [Leather or synthetic], activity [paradi ...
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  • A New Look That Matters---saddle
    By: Rojer | - Saddles are the most common and widely used form of a horse tack. Today Horse saddles are more than just for comfort, security and padding; its been more decorative, expensive and gives signature to your stature.
    Horse Saddles should be kept at cool dry and consistent temperature away from dust.

    Horse tack is mainly stuffs/ accessories that make your horse look and feel good to ride and be ridden on.
    Some of the horse tack is
    A stirrup - that support ...

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  • Things You Must Know Before Buying Horse Saddles
    By: Rojer | - Horse riding is a phenomenal experience and the right type of horsetack equipment can add worth to it. Apart from choosing halter, stirrup, bridle, martingale and other products, you need to choose the horse saddles with great care. Since riding styles differ, there is a consistent demand for different types of saddles. It actually does not matter, whether you are a Western rider or an English rider, you just need to learn the most yielding tips to buy the equipments, to suit your style.
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  • How To Fit A Horse Saddle & Saddle Styles
    By: Tammy Patterson | - How to Fit a Horse Saddle

    Styles of saddle

    Dressage Saddles Most offer a closer fit to the horse, maximising contact between horse and rider. Knee rolls and saddle flap length are often longer, helping to create a longer, more effective leg position. The pommel and cantle are often a little higher giving non restrictive security and support when in the seat and excellent centre of balance for the rider.

    Jumping Saddles Aims to give the rider extra ...

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  • Keep Your Horse Healthy & Avoid Behavioural Problems
    By: Tammy Patterson | - With any wound be gentle and use your common sense and stay calm to prevent causing your horse any further pain or worry as this can lead to the horse becoming unstable with its behaviour especially if he doesnt feel safe and secure. Call your vet if you are unsure of what to do.

    The ideal First Aid Kit for your horse:

    * Large syringe for washing out wounds
    * Surgical tape
    * Towels
    * Scissors
    * Wrapping bandages

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  • Choosing A Good Saddle
    By: Azlan | - A saddle is one of the first pieces of equipment most people buy after they get a horse. It is a major investment; selecting and purchasing a saddle call for much calculation and understanding. The life-time of nearly all saddles is several times that of a horse, so give it a good deal of thought when selecting a saddle.

    The first step in selecting a saddle is to decide which style of riding you like better. For many riders this may not be important. The decision probably was ...

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