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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Horse Journal
Tying The Latigo
Pulling the latigo through a buckle, poking the buckle's tongue through a
pre-punched hole and securing it is the modern way to cinch up a western saddle.
Most new cinches have buckles with tongues, and the latigos come with
pre-punched holes, making it easy to pull up a latigo to the right... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
A Hands-On Approach to Saddle Fit
Think back to the days when most horses were born and bred
locally. There was a local saddle maker who knew every bloodline in the region
and how the horses were built. He likely knew your horse's sire and dam and had
probably built saddles for them. When he looked at your horse, he could see... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
10 Saddle-Fit Tips for Your Next Trail Ride
On the trail, tack changes aren't easy, so saddle fit becomes all
important. Optimal saddle fit will let you and your horse leave home comfortable
and sound, and return that way six or seven hours later. Here, we give you 10
at-a-glance saddle tips -- six for your horse and four for you --... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Rodeo
Saddle Fit with Dale Martin
Editor's note: Dale Martin is one of the most well-known saddle
makers in the team roping industry. After a recent chat, we asked him to put his
thoughts about saddle fit together in an article for us. With his extensive
industry network, he submitted the following article.
I have been... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Treeless Trail Saddle
Ansur Saddlery has added the Westernaire, a Western-style
recreational/trail saddle, to its lineup of treeless saddles. In place of a
rigid tree, the saddle uses a patented layering system to absorb trauma,
disperse heat, and provide cushioning. Customization options available.
Cost: ... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Trailer Coupler
Spend more time on the trails this spring, and less time hooking
up your gooseneck trailer to your tow vehicle. The self-latching Quick Coupler
self-aligns onto the ball when you get within a 51/2-inch radius and funnels
itself into the correct position; as you lower your trailer onto the... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Handy Saddle Accessories
Designed to attach behind an English saddle, the Bobby Saddle Bag
System from Alder Ranch Saddle Bag Company consists of three heavy-duty,
water-resistant bags that secure to the saddle with hook-and-loop fasteners; the
bags also feature quick-release buckles and D-rings to tie the bags to... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Therapeutic Horse Saddle Pad
Be kind to your horse's back in the new year! Draper Equine
Therapy's English and Western Saddle Pads incorporate Holofiber, a high-tech
material that helps increase oxygen flow to the skin by absorbing and then, over
a period of time, releasing energy from light waves, relaxing the capillary... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Taos Vest
Women, stay comfortable and look good during the year's cooler
months with the Taos Vest. Duck-down insulation keeps your body's core cozy,
while your arms stay free from constriction, and the micro, water-resistant,
poly twill fabric keeps moisture at bay. Available in brown, lime, and teal,... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Safe Haltering and Tying
If you're just starting out with horses, you're probably amazed,
excited, and a little nervous--all at the same time. Amazed at their size and
power, excited by their energy and beauty, and nervous because, well, it's all
new to you and you want to get it right.
For example, how do you get a... | read »
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| Horse Trail Riding Saddle from Crates Leather |
Description: Crates Leather Company offers a variety of horse saddles, including
those made for horse trail riders, endurance/distance riders, and those who ride
Arabian Horses.
The test: Our Ask the Trainer columnist, J.F. Sheppard, has used
Crates... | read |
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