CARING FOR YOUR SADDLE

Inspired by the Western Shoppe Saddle Care Challenge, we decided to delve deep into saddle care, maintenance, and storage. Why saddle care matters? A well-maintained saddle is crucial for your horse’s comfort and the longevity of your saddle. Here are our top tips for keeping your saddle in tip-top shape. 1. Maintenance Giving your saddle a quick…

BylizzieMarch 24, 20260Comments

Horse Breed Horse Training

The versatility of the Miniature horse – part 1

Who has seen Miniature horses? Almost everyone. Where have you seen them? Most likely at stable yards, horse shows, farms and petting zoos. But a Miniature horse in the suburbs? Surely very infrequently, if ever! Yet it’s entirely possible and easy to achieve with a bit of knowledge and adaptation. Keeping Miniature horses in a suburban…

BylizzieDecember 20, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Improving your arena

Shouldn't you be considering synthetic surfaces for your arena? [dropcap]E[/dropcap]xtreme weather conditions inevitably put added pressure on your arena surface. Common problems are that surfaces become too deep, and in the case of sand-based surfaces, dry and dusty. If your surface is suffering, don’t automatically assume that it’s a case of facing the expense of entire…

BylizzieOctober 31, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Spring cleaning

Make sure that your paddocks are safe for whatever your horses get up to! [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s we come out of the chilly winter season, it’s time to start looking forward to the warmer summer season. Summer means sunshine, green grass, much-needed rain, longer days, and more time to ride. With so much to look forward to, the…

BylizzieSeptember 14, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Horse Training

Maintaining the older athlete

Gail's horse, Lindenberg, was a much-loved competitor on the SA circuit before his death at 19 Older horses are great. They’re schoolmasters so they’re pleasant to ride, they save riders from their mistakes, they know their job, and they will carry you to victory. While older horses do need slightly more maintenance than younger prospects, it…

BylizzieOctober 15, 20150Comments

CARING FOR YOUR SADDLE

The versatility of the Miniature horse – part 1

Improving your arena

Spring cleaning

Maintaining the older athlete

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