Horse blankets have been used at ceremonies and other special occasions. The intention was actual use under a saddle, often with an added pad. The blanket also served to cover the pad for a better look for riding or for show. The blanket could be used when riding with no saddle or pad, serving as […]

Horse Training Equipment You can’t possibly complete horse training without the proper equipment. If this is your first time to train horses, you should get this equipment. Some of the equipment are bits, bridles, cinches or girths, halters, lead ropes, breast collars or headstalls, saddles, saddle pads, blankets, stirrups, spurs, spur straps, toys, cribbing, and […]

When Do You Need Horse Equipment? Any prospective horse owner should know that your horse equipment is a necessity when you decide to buy a horse. Ask someone who already owns a horse and they’ll probably make it seem like owning a horse is quick and easy. Well, it can be if you start with […]

At first, it can seem like such a simple task, all you have to do is open that glossy horse supply and tack catalog that is laying on the table and purchase a new Western saddle pad. No problem. Just a few short seconds after opening the catalog you realize exactly how big a project […]

This is a cool product to wash your horse without the use of any water. Great for cold weather and touch-ups! Too cold to bathe? No problem with One-Shot. Clean and freshen up anytime! Best Shot’s waterless shampoo is perfect for last-minute touch-up jobs, travel stains, grass stains, and unexpected urine or manure messes. Winter […]

Western tack is also known as ‘cowboy tack’. There is a difference in some of the western tack as opposed to, say, English tack. The English, for instance, have different tack to accommodate their different usage and riding styles. Western tack is used more for the purpose of riding the range, in rodeo events, western […]

If you look in any horse catalog or browse through the blanket section of any tack store you will immediately notice that there is a wide selection of several different types of blankets. To the uninitiated, the exact use for each of these blankets can be confusing. Video: Craig Memorial Equestrian Center riding in the […]

Horse saddles and horse blankets are something people usually associate together when the horse comes to mind. If you plan to ride your horse, you’ll need both. Even if you don’t have to use the horse blanket with the horse saddle, you’ll still want a horse blanket for other times. You’ll want one when your […]