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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Trail Riding Tools to Take with You
Back Country Horseman of America's Peg Greiwe says friends
accuse her of taking "everything but the kitchen sink" with her on trail rides.
But, when in need, they're sure happy to be riding with such a prepared person.
Here's a look at just a few of the things that are always inside Peg's... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Trail Saddle Weight
When many of us go for a trail ride, we think nothing of
using a "sport-specific" saddle--the one we use for western pleasure events,
roping or barrel racing. Why not? A saddle is a saddle, is a saddle. That may
seem true for the first hour or two, but what if you want to stay out longer?... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Rodeo
Saddle Brand Information
For
all kinds of reasons, you've got to have the right saddle. It has to fit your
horse and not make him sore. It has to fit you and not make you sore. It has to
be strong, able to withstand jerks, pulls and maybe even a fresh-feeling colt.
More and more, to fit in at the roping, a fancy... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
10 On-Trail Saddle Tips
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 Trail Rider
Convertible Horse Saddle
A tree-optional horse saddle has been developed by The Australian Stock Saddle
Company. The seat is web-suspended and built on an English wood/steel
cavalry-style tree, with extended bars to enhance horse comfort over great
distances. Convert the saddle to a bareback pad by removing the seat... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Trail Riding Boots
There's nothing like a worn-in pair of trail riding boots carrying the trail dust
of countless horseback adventures. Here, we ask 14 Trail Rider magazine contributors, whose names
you regularly see on our pages, some fun boot-and-chap-related questions. We
also list contact information to the... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Horse Journal
Reduce Horse Blanket Wear And Tear
By mid winter, most of us have
a barn full of filthy horse blankets, covered with hair, dust and, of course, mud. A
few simple tips can help extend your horse blanket life and make your own life less
complicated.
Assuming you're starting with a
blanket that fits properly, we suggest:... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Ride Safely
How's this for a bit of irony? experienced riders are more
likely to get hurt than beginning riders. According to the National Injury
Prevention Foundation (NIPF), equestrians with five or more years of riding
experience are more likely to be injured than riders with less experience.
What's... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Creative Control
For avid trail riders, "the road less traveled" is usually the most appealing. It's all about discovering what lies around the next bend and getting there on the back of a good horse. In this series, Lynn Palm shares guidelines and helpful exercises on how to increase your on-trail control and... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Horse Journal
Whips Should Match The Job At Hand
Crops, bats, and whips are artificial riding
aids. Beginners should use caution
with any of these,
because they may be used to punish horses rather than guide
them.
It's all too common to see a
child repeatedly slapping a pony with a
crop when both pony and child need to
focus... | 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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