by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Proper fitting tack is important for your horse’s comfort and welfare. When talking about tack fit, most people think directly about saddles,...
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
It is a well known fact that I love learning and talking about bits! Like many parts of the equestrian sport, it is both a science and an art. Sc...
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Tack Tip Tuesday
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
No need to stress, the odd growth on the bottom of your horse’s fetlock is normal. On this week’s #TackTipTuesday we take a closer look at your h...
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
I am so excited to get back and talk about tack after taking a break to welcome my new son, Jasper, into the world. Our first topic for getting b...
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Western Saddle
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
I recently decided to treat myself to some highly raved about Hass brushes. Being a grooming and turnout fanatic, I really value a good brush. Ho...
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Haas ,
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Tack Tip Tuesday
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
To conclude our mini-series, let’s go over the parts of a western saddle. Due to the nature of their design there a few more parts to name than a...
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Tack Care ,
Tack Cleaning ,
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Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday ,
Trail Riding ,
Western Saddle
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
The difference between western saddle styles is not as extreme as English saddles, but there are a few different categories that a saddle can fal...
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Barrel Racing ,
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Horse ,
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Ranch ,
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Tack Cleaning ,
Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday ,
Trail Riding ,
Western Saddle
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Now that we have gone over the basic types of English Saddles last week, let’s take a closer look into parts of an English Saddle. Not everyone i...
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Close Contact ,
Dressage ,
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English Saddle ,
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Gullet ,
Gullet Fit ,
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Saddle Fit ,
Saddle Parts ,
Tack ,
Tack Care ,
Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
If you are starting the hunt for your first saddle, it can be overwhelming on the options. With terms such as; close contact, all-purpose, evente...
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All Purpose ,
Close Contact ,
Dressage ,
Education ,
English Saddle ,
Equestrian ,
Horse ,
Saddle ,
Saddle Fit ,
Saddle Parts ,
Tack ,
Tack Care ,
Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Thankfully for your pocketbook, it is not made of real gold! Bits that have this shade of gold are typically made of a copper alloy.
C...
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Measuring the gullet is commonly misunderstood in all types of saddles, and it is easy to see if you take a browse looking for saddles online. There is no consistency anywhere. The only true way to know the gullet measurement is to take the information from the specifications that are set out by the manufacturer of the saddle.
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Education ,
English Saddle ,
Equestrian ,
Gullet ,
Gullet Fit ,
Horse ,
Horse Care ,
Measurements ,
Saddle ,
Saddle Fit ,
Saddle Parts ,
Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday ,
Western Saddle
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Grazing muzzles can be a necessary evil when owning an easy keeper type of horse. I understand the pain as I own one of these horses. It is challe...
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Education ,
Equestrian ,
Feeding ,
Hay Nets ,
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Slow Feeder ,
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Tack Tip Tuesday
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Proper fitting tack is important for your horse’s comfort and welfare. When talking about tack fit, most people think directly about saddles,...
It is a well known fact that I love learning and talking about bits! Like many parts of the equestrian sport, it is both a science and an art. Sc...
No need to stress, the odd growth on the bottom of your horse’s fetlock is normal. On this week’s #TackTipTuesday we take a closer look at your h...
I am so excited to get back and talk about tack after taking a break to welcome my new son, Jasper, into the world. Our first topic for getting b...
I recently decided to treat myself to some highly raved about Hass brushes. Being a grooming and turnout fanatic, I really value a good brush. Ho...
To conclude our mini-series, let’s go over the parts of a western saddle. Due to the nature of their design there a few more parts to name than a...
The difference between western saddle styles is not as extreme as English saddles, but there are a few different categories that a saddle can fal...
Now that we have gone over the basic types of English Saddles last week, let’s take a closer look into parts of an English Saddle. Not everyone i...
If you are starting the hunt for your first saddle, it can be overwhelming on the options. With terms such as; close contact, all-purpose, evente...
Thankfully for your pocketbook, it is not made of real gold! Bits that have this shade of gold are typically made of a copper alloy. C...
Measuring the gullet is commonly misunderstood in all types of saddles, and it is easy to see if you take a browse looking for saddles online. There is no consistency anywhere. The only true way to know the gullet measurement is to take the information from the specifications that are set out by the manufacturer of the saddle.
Grazing muzzles can be a necessary evil when owning an easy keeper type of horse. I understand the pain as I own one of these horses. It is challe...
