Tack and Equipment - English

Knowing the parts of a horse saddle is important knowledge for horseback riders. Why? Because learning the parts of both English and Western saddles helps us care for equipment and communicate better! Saddles are the essential piece of equipment between horse and rider, so knowing the parts of a saddle is as important as knowing …

Saddles can be expensive investments, particularly good-quality saddles. However, a brand new saddle is a luxury few riders really need to splurge on. At any given time, there are tons of high-quality used horse saddles for sale in excellent condition. Used saddles can be purchased for a much lower price than new saddles – plus, …

For many new riders, horse coolers are confusing. Standard practice in some barns and a rare commodity in others, it may be difficult to understand if your horse needs a cooler- let alone how they work and why some stables are so insistent on their use. In this article, you’ll learn: What horse coolers are …

Found, purchased, or inherited, you’re hoping to sell a horse saddle even though you have no idea what makes a saddle valuable. Never fear, in this guide to selling a horse saddle (for the totally clueless) you’ll learn: If you are considering selling a horse saddle, there are a few things you should keep in …

For horse owners, shuffling around old saddles and unused equipment is a fact of life. Even though horse saddles are one of the most expensive pieces of equestrian equipment, it’s not uncommon for riders to own a few. Riders often change saddles due to issues fitting their horse or after realizing that their saddle sores …

Horse halters are an essential piece of equipment for horse owners. A halter is a piece of equestrian equipment that fits over a horse’s head and allows a handler to control their horse when they are not in the saddle, is an essential piece of equipment that every farm must have. Halters come in many …

Keeping your phone handy while riding is a challenge for many riders. While equestrians have been effective problem-solvers for generations, the cell phone – especially the size of modern cell phones- presents a unique challenge. In this article, we’ll talk about a few of the popular ways that people carry their phone while horseback riding. …

New riders often wonder about the difference between English vs. Western riding 🐎. The difference between these two styles of horseback riding can be summarized in three ways: English Term Western Equivalent Bridle Headstall Girth Cinch Canter Lope Trot Jog Schooling Training Standing Martingale Tie down chestnut (brown horse color) sorrel A Limited View Western …

Full cheek snaffle bits are popular in both English and Western riding. They are allowed and legal for most horse sports including the AQHA and USDF dressage competition (the latter being one of the most bit-restrictive horse show organizations). In 2009 I had the opportunity to visit a stable in Germany where the Olympian Isabelle …

The billets of an English saddle are straps located underneath the saddle’s flap, on each side. The billets are the anchor to which the girth is connected. The billet straps are securely attached to the tree (a saddle’s tree is what could be called the “skeleton” of the saddle) so once a girth is buckled …