Wander the aisles of any tack store or browse the pages of a horse care catalog and you’ll be overwhelmed with the multitude of leg wraps and boots offered for sale. There must be a reason why there’s such...
The tack store shelves are full of a variety of tack cleaners and conditioners, but you'll find that most have the same key ingredients. Here's a guide to some of the common ones.
Glycerine: Available in bar or liquid form, glycerine...
Pay special attention to parts of tack that are subjected to a lot of wear, such as stirrup leathers.Riders put their tack through a lot of abuse. The dirt, sweat and horse slobber that saddles and bridles are subjected...
In today’s economy, everyone’s looking for a way to save a few dollars. Horse lovers aren’t any different, and one of the ways to bolster a budget is to consider buying pre-owned tack found in consignment stores. Just to...
Have you ever felt your western saddle shifting beneath your seat? It could be due to an improperly fitted cinch. The wrong sized cinch could also cause your horse to develop a sore or gal due to pinching or rubbing....
It can be a bit nippy in the morning when you head out on a trail ride, but by midday things often warm up and you need to shed your sweatshirt. Rather than tie it around your waist,...
Q. I’m just getting started in the lower levels of eventing and am wondering about the best saddle to buy for the sport. Do I really need two or three different saddles, or can I get by with one...
Did the gift-giving season land you a new western saddle? Or perhaps you purchased one at your local tack shop’s end-of-the-year sale. Regardless of how it was received, if you’ve recently come to own a new western saddle, you...
One of the most important things you can do for your horse is to make sure his tack fits properly. Poor fitting tack is comparable to you wearing poorly fitted shoes: too tight and you’ve got squished toes and...
Polo wraps are a popular product used for protection and light support on your horse's lower legs during exercise. Here's how to apply them correctly.Make sure your horse is standing square before you begin, then start the polo wrap...
