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YOU’RE NOT CROOKED; YOU’RE HUMAN

Have you ever looked at a photo or video of yourself riding and thought… Alejandra Gonzalez Why am I always…

5 months ago

CARING FOR YOUR SADDLE

Inspired by the Western Shoppe Saddle Care Challenge, we decided to delve deep into saddle care, maintenance, and storage. Why…

7 months ago

ASKHQ: TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP

Q: Should I clip my horse this winter or not?  A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: FLOCKING

Q: What are the different kinds of flocking in saddles? A: There are several types of flocking that are commonly…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: SADDLE FIT

Q: Can a badly fitting saddle cause behavioural problems in my horse? Answered by Farryn Day A: Absolutely! Along with…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: SWAYBACK

Q: What is a swayback?  A: A swayback is a hollow back, that has a dip between the withers and…

6 years ago

HALF-PADS

Nothing can compete with a balanced and well-fitting saddle that provides comfort and freedom of movement for your horse. However,…

6 years ago

BACK TO BASICS 2

By Charlotte Bastiaanse Contact and connection   The majority of well-schooled horses ‘accept a contact’, but what does that actually mean?…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: MINIATURE HORSE TACK

Q: Where do you get tack for Miniature Horses? A: Miniature Horse tack can be purchased from moth equestrian outlets.…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: CONFORMATIONAL FACTORS

Q: Which conformational factors are considered important to look for in a riding horse? A: When looking at the conformation…

7 years ago