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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

BRIDLES, BITS AND BIOMECHANICS

Rethinking what’s ‘normal’ The sight of a horse moving in a bridle, poll flexed, lips gently closed, has long been…

1 year ago

GIRTH FITTING GUIDE

Follow these steps: Step 1: Choose the right girth shape Start with your horse’s conformation and saddle placement. Horse type…

1 year 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: THE REARING HORSE

Q: Why do horses rear? A: It is very important that you understand the reason why your horse rears before…

6 years ago

ASKHQ: WHAT IS A MECHANICAL HACKAMORE?

Q: What is a mechanical hackamore? A: A mechanical hackamore is titled misleadingly, as it is not really a hackamore…

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: STIRRUP LENGTH

Q: What is a good guideline for jumping stirrup length for heights between 70cm and 1.20m? Asked by Laura Paschini…

7 years ago

THE HEADCOLLAR/HALTER

An invaluable piece of tack The headcollar/halter is a vital piece of equipment/tack when it comes to horses. It is…

8 years ago