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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
The Evolution of English Saddles
Take a minute to think about the innovations that have
occurred over the past 25 years: CDs, the Internet, and ... saddles? English horse
saddles have undergone major and minor changes since the 1970s and 1980s. While
some English riders may embrace modern saddle technologies, others still... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Horse Journal
101 Uses For A Grap Strap
The grab strap is the English tack equivalent of the Western
saddle horn. The grab strap's original purpose was as a panic strap, especially when
schooling young horses. But it's
coming to have a lot of other uses and is now often left on a saddle at all
times, even in the show ring.
A... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Saddle Leather's Worst Enemy
You're probably
already all too familiar with mold and mildew that accumulates in the grout in
your bathroom, or in your basement. Those same organisms can easily infect your horse
tack and can ruin it if you don't take preventive measures.
In fact, mold is one
of leather's worst... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Saddle Up with the Right Cinch For Your Horse
The principle behind
a cinch or girth for a horse is deceptively simple: Hold the horse saddle in place so that it's
comfortable and safe for horse and rider. But anyone who has ever had their cinch or girth fail and found themselves sideways, upside down or on the ground
can tell you that it... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Horse Journal
High-Tech Stirrups
The invention of the stirrup a couple thousand years ago
altered the history of warfare and therefore the history of the world. That
simple design hasn't changed much until recently, with the addition of weighted
bottoms, slanted footpads, safety features and hinged bases.
The folks out... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Rodeo
Equipment Essentials
Talking
about basic equipment might seem pretty fundamental to some of you, but you'd be
surprised how many ropers of all levels I see at ropings and schools with basic
equipment breakdowns. Whether it's a saddle that doesn't fit a horse's back and
is therefore affecting his performance, or... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Stirrups: A Buyer’s Guide
Some riders don't give much thought to the type of stirrups they ride in,
concerned only with proper length (if that) and adapting themselves to
whatever's attached to the saddle they're using. But the right stirrup can make
a world of difference when it comes to your comfort, your form and... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Saddle Pad Care: No Sweat
Your horse's comfort when you ride is important, so the money you spent
on that saddle pad and blanket was worth the cost. If you take care of the pad
or blanket, you'll make your investment last. You'll also keep that pad and
blanket in shape so they can do their job -- provide protection... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Just for Kids
Outback
Trading Co. introduces its first-ever Kid's Collection, sure
to keep a young
trail rider warm in style. Shown is the girls'
down-filled microsuede jacket,
which features snap-open back gussets on
a slightly extended back and a
down-filled stand-up collar with
pretty-ponies... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Tough Trail Boot
Men, looking for a
tough trail boot that also cushions the feet for
maximum comfort? These men's
UltraGel Double-H Boots feature
outstanding traction, an all-leather lining, a
removable foot bed, a
patented DRYZ moisture-management system, cushion GelCel
heel insets,
and 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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