Western Style
What About the Riders Hair at Western Horse Shows?
Sunday, June 21st, 2009So, what’s the correct way to style your hair for western horse shows? Does it really matter or are there less stringent though just as important rules for Western shows as there are at English shows? Well the most important is how your horse looks and how you and he/she work together. However, it’s still [...]
Measuring Your Horse for A Saddle
Monday, June 15th, 2009What type saddle you buy, whether it is for roping, or barrel racing or trail riding or dressage, your saddle needs to fit first your horse, and then you. So first you must determine what tree size would fit your horse best. (The tree is the skeleton over which your saddle will be constructed.) We [...]
Getting The Proper Girth or Cinch Fit
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Whether you ride English or Western, your girth or cinch is an important part of your tack. It keeps your saddle securely on your horse and you firmly on top of the saddle. A properly-fitted girth is essential to your safety and the health of your horse. It’s important to purchase the correct girth and [...]
Train Your English Horse Western
Thursday, June 11th, 2009When training your horse in a different discipline than he is accustom to, there is one thing to remember. Cues/Aids/Signals are just communication between you and the horse. It doesn’t matter what type saddle or bridle you use, you are still simply communicating with your horse. The different tack style on your horse will affect [...]
Can You Switch a Horse From Western to English Style Riding?
Monday, June 1st, 2009People often want to know if you have to buy a horse which has been trained in a specific type discipline or if you can buy a horse and then switch the style later. And the answer is – most of the time it will work. This is definitely a time when you want to [...]