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How to Buy a Barrel Racing Saddle

By TraciBenoit

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Barrel racing saddles are different from regular saddles because they are used for competition. Style, size and weight all come into play when choosing a barrel racing saddle. Learn how to best choose the right saddle for you and your barrel ... more »

How to Buy a Horse Blanket

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Long gone are the days when horse owners had one style and color choice for their horse's blanket. Space age technology has revolutionized the blanket-making industry and there are hundreds of styles, fabrics and colors to choose from. Even an ... more »

How to Clean a Leather Saddle

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Cleaning a leather saddle is not difficult but should be done diligently. Ideally, you should clean your saddle after every ride. Most people don't have the time to clean a leather saddle this often, but you can take a few steps to keep the ... more »

How to Travel With a Horse

By Melissa Maroff

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“Have horse, will travel” used to simply mean saddling up and hitting the trail. Nowadays, traveling with a horse isn’t quite so simple. There is some planning and preparation involved. So before you giddyup—here are some tips for making the trip ... more »

How to Put a Saddle Pad on a Horse

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A saddle pad acts as the buffer between the horse's back, spine, withers and barrel and the saddle. It helps to cushion the weight of the rider, along with providing the horse a smooth base beneath the saddle, as opposed to a saddle which may ... more »

How to Trot

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Rather than looking like a large horseback bobble-head, follow these instructions for a smooth ride through the countryside... more »

How to Clean a Horse Bit

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Whether you ride English or Western style, keeping your horse's bit clean is an important part of caring for your tack. The rules for bit care and cleaning are the same for both disciplines and there are several good ways to clean a bit. If you ... more »

How to Clean a Saddle Pad

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A saddle pad is a very important part of your riding gear. The saddle pad is the cushion between you and your horse. A clean saddle pad is comfortable and soft on your horse's back. A dirty saddle pad is not only uncomfortable, but it can cause ... more »

How to Clean Your Saddle

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Cleaning your tack properly every couple of months will keep it looking good and in good working condition for years... more »

How to Put Bell Boots on a Horse

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Bell boots prevent your horse from pulling a shoe by overreaching, or "grabbing" the heel of its front hoof with the toe of its back hoof. Bell boots can also prevent injury from a misstep if the horse is wearing studs. They are especially ... more »

How to Put Together an Equine First Aid Kit

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It's always best to be prepared. A first aid kit for your horse will come in handy in case of an emergency... more »

How to Buy a Western Bridle

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The bridle goes around the horse's head and helps the rider to communicate with and guide the horse... more »

How to Buy a Western Saddle

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Fit the saddle to the horse, not the horse to the saddle... more »

How to Buy an English Bridle

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The bridle, which fits over a horse's head and into the mouth, is the tool that allows a rider to communicate with her horse. They can be purchased at a tack or feed store or online, and they cost anywhere from $25 to hundreds of dollars... more »

How to Buy the Right Saddle for a Gaited Horse

By Scriber57

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You have to fit the saddle to both the horse and yourself. It depends on what type of saddle you want to ride. There are many different types of saddles - English, Western, Australian, and there are many others... more »

How to Canter on Horseback

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Nonverbal communication is key when directing a horse. Here's how to be convincing while in the saddle... more »

How to Fit an English Saddle To Your Horse

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The English saddle was designed to allow maximum freedom and movement of the horse. Varieties of the English saddle have been designed to accommodate jumping, flat riding and dressage... more »

How to Buy a Saddle Pad

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A saddle pad is the cushion that sits between the horse and the saddle to protect the horse's back... more »

How to Stop Mold and Mildew in a Tack Room

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Mold and mildew may be one of the most frustrating problems in caring for your leather tack supplies. Once the spores of mold and mildew contaminate leather, it is almost impossible to destroy them without destroying the leather in the process. ... more »

How to Walk a Horse

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Going for a walk on horseback is easy - as long as you take it easy... more »

How to Measure Girth Size

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Whether you ride English or Western, your girth or cinch is an important part of your tack. It keeps your saddle securely on your horse and you firmly on top of the saddle. A properly-fitted girth is essential to your safety and the health of ... more »

How to Use a Horse Blanket

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Horse blankets can be a good idea for your horse. They can keep him warm and dry during cold, winter months. This is especially important if you want to show the horse, you have an older horse, or have a horse that is in poor health. Determining ... more »

How to Wash a Horse Blanket

By RedMaple11

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Horse blankets are always getting dirty and getting torn by being worn outside in the mud and the muck. Most people will not repair horse blankets without them being washed properly and most horse owners like to keep their horse blankets ... more »

How to Buy a Horse Lead

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Buying the best lead for your horse is an investment. Costs vary widely, and an owner needs to keep in mind certain factors while choosing a lead. Take into consideration the use, frequency, material, and hardware available, and you can make a ... more »

How to Buy A Monogrammed Horse Halter

By uniquelyequine

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Selecting sizes & colors can make all the difference!.. more »

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