From the very interesting website Cowboy Way. A “horn knot” is a small piece of equipment used for attaching a rope to a saddle horn. A horn knot is used when the roper wants to “tie hard” instead of dallying. In the text and photos below we’ll show you how…
Thanks to Mindy Bower for finding this By Caroline Larrouilh From the very interesting Manolo Mendez Dressage website. This is something Manolo is quite fanatical about, always adjusting nosebands, flashes, browbands and making sure the buckles do not push into delicate structures or the poll strap does not push against…
Good entry on Julie Goodnight’s Blog. Appropriate stirrup length is critical for all levels and disciplines of riders. It is important for safety, for rider balance and for the effectiveness of the rider in developing correct riding skills. Time and time again in clinics, I see riders with stirrups mal-adjusted….
3-Time World Champion Barrel Racer Sherry Cervi explains why she uses a “Shim” to adjust the fit of her saddle on her #1 mount, “Stingray”. Sherry also explains saddle placement and how to check for even saddle fit and why. Shim Definition: A shim is a thin and often tapered…
Today’s guest blogger is William Healey First appeared on the great website thehorse.com Blanket season is here again and choosing the right one can be a bit overwhelming. At Horse.com, we’ve put together a buying guide because we want to make the process less complicated by answering some of the…
