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The Heat Cycle in Mares

In the horse world, mares often have a reputation for being unpredictable and grouchy, something that is usually attributed to their heat cycles. Many horse people prefer to ride geldings, and claim that geldings are more placid and less touchy than most … [Read More...]

Dealing with Club Foot in Horses

A club foot in horses is identified by a severely dished toe and a heel that is much too high. In severe cases, it looks almost as though the horse is standing on stilts. Club foot is thought to be a genetic problem, and is mostly seen in Arabian and … [Read More...]

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Cold Shoeing vs. Hot Shoeing

If you’ve ever held a horse while it is being shod, you’ve probably experienced the giant cloud of pungent smoke that develops when a farrier places a hot shoe against the sole of a horse’s hoof. But is this rather uncomfortable looking process … [Read More...]

Therapeutic Horseshoeing

In recent years, the art of therapeutic and corrective shoeing has come a long way, and now many lame horses can be given new pain-free lives, and can even resume work. Depending on the situation, there are many types of shoes to help your horse – here … [Read More...]

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Finding the right Western horse riding boots for you

Horse riding boots come in different styles that are fit for any horse riding discipline. If you are involved with show jumping, there is a particular boot designed to help you conquer any event. When you are into barrel racing, any woman competitor would definitely want brightly colored boots to add some fashion into her fierce riding. Newly trained riders who start off for pleasure riding, especially … [Read More...]

How to buy the perfect horse riding boot

Horse riding boots are no doubt an essential part in your horseback riding hobby or profession. Do not make careful consideration in your selection of boots and that will be a guaranteed disaster. The roles of the riding are outlined below: To prevent the legs from discomfort against the leathers of the saddle To protect the calves and ankles from the fenders of the saddle To protect feet … [Read More...]

Western horse riding boots

A pair of riding boots is an essential part of the equestrian’s wardrobe to prevent the feet from slipping from the stirrups and keep the feet comfortable as well whether you are involved with pleasure or competitive horseback riding. Each style of the riding boots has unique attributes and each type is ideal for a particular horse riding discipline. It is therefore important to be familiar with … [Read More...]

English equestrian horse riding boots

Any person with a passion for horseback riding whether for pleasure or competition knows that it is not right to wear just about any horse riding boots without considering for which riding purpose it will be used. There are plenty of riding boots available for men, women, and even kids. Having enough knowledge of the style, the materials they are made of, and the design of the riding boots will make … [Read More...]

The two basic types of horse riding boots

A riding boot is the footwear used primarily for the purpose of riding on horses. The main reason why a horse riding footwear is in boot style which comes high up just slightly below the knee is to prevent the legs from rubbing against the leathers of the saddle. A horse riding boot comes in many styles and colors depending on the riding purpose. Typically, a pair of boots can either be an English … [Read More...]

Prevention of saddle sores and the use of treeless saddles

The treeless saddle has been increasingly popular because of its ability to not restrict the horse’s movement while being ridden due to its lightweight and bendable materials. The saddle will make the horse comfortable. Without a bar lying on its back, it can easily move around as it has a closer contact with its rider and is more able to react to the leg cues of its rider. Also, it only has to adjust … [Read More...]

Treeless saddles: principles of seat size and weight distribution

Treeless saddles have certain guidelines should you decide to put aside the use of the treed saddles. Perhaps the basic thing would be the use of padding onto the saddle. Since the treeless does not have the luxury of a bar holding together the cantle and pommel the padding becomes very important to keep the horse away from friction at his back eventually leading to a serious health condition due to … [Read More...]

Benefits of treeless saddles

If you are new to horseback riding and are still in the process of getting more knowledge on this new hobby, then you have probably heard of the debate about which is better to use both for the rider an a horse between a treed or a treeless saddle. There are plenty of articles surrounding the Internet that discuss about the superiority of one over the other. There is really no direction in this type … [Read More...]

Treeless saddles for different riding purposes

Treeless saddles today are chosen by both amateur and professional riders because of its major feature of providing the rider a feel of bareback riding. When you are new to horseback riding, there are plenty of ways for you to enjoy it according to which form of riding you are most interested in. On the other hand, there are certain guidelines in the selections of saddles for your horse, as much … [Read More...]

Features of Barefoot and Torsion treeless saddles

Treeless saddles have become popular these days as the need to ride a horse with the feel of bareback riding is increasingly demanded by even the newest riders. We all know that there are many purposes for riding the horse. Whatever the purpose may be, using the saddle of the treeless type is just as effective as the treed saddles. The only difference is that the absence of bars and the use of adequate … [Read More...]

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