by Samantha Matsuda
May 12, 2024
Are you ready to saddle up for a journey through the timeless wisdom of our equine companions? As horse lovers, we understand the profound bond bet...
by Samantha Matsuda
May 9, 2022
#TackTipTuesday - sometimes Tack Tip Tuesday can be about the lack of tack. Riding bareback is an excellent exercise and check in on our position p...
by Samantha Matsuda
December 6, 2021
As I juggle my barn time while juggling my six-month old son, I am doing a lot less riding and a lot more grooming. Which I love! I believe groomin...
by Samantha Matsuda
October 25, 2021
As blanketing season approaches, so does the conversation on when to blanket, how much to blanket or if you should blanket at all. It is a heated...
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Winter
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Rope halters can be an excellent tool when it comes to training horses! But just like any piece of training equipment, it must be fitted cor...
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Tack Tip Tuesday
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
It is #TackTipTuesday again! To continue on off of last week’s topic we dive into rear cinch fit. Also called a back cinch. The purpose of a back c...
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Western Saddle
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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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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Western Saddle
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
The Figure Eight bridle gets its name from the noseband. It starts up by the cheek, crosses up and over the nose then down around and in front of the bit. It can also be called a Grackle, Mexican or simply a Crossed noseband. These types of nosebands are used to help prevent the horse from crossing their jaw. The center of this noseband can either be leather lined, or a sheepskin or fleece padding depending on the style.
by Samantha Matsuda
October 20, 2021
The type of bit combinations can seem endless when you think of all the options. That is why it is important to understand how each component of the bit works, independently and together. In this article learn about how different styles of cheekpieces will affect the bit.
by Samantha Matsuda
October 20, 2021
Single Jointed Bits
Single Jointed bits forward the riders rein aids to the tongue-edges and the lower jaw bones. When giving rein aids the bit f...
by Samantha Matsuda
October 20, 2021
A bit should be sized and fitted to the individual anatomic shape of the mouth as well as to its characteristic needs. The basic requirement for the correct bit choice is a healthy and properly trained horse.
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Are you ready to saddle up for a journey through the timeless wisdom of our equine companions? As horse lovers, we understand the profound bond bet...
#TackTipTuesday - sometimes Tack Tip Tuesday can be about the lack of tack. Riding bareback is an excellent exercise and check in on our position p...
As I juggle my barn time while juggling my six-month old son, I am doing a lot less riding and a lot more grooming. Which I love! I believe groomin...
As blanketing season approaches, so does the conversation on when to blanket, how much to blanket or if you should blanket at all. It is a heated...
Rope halters can be an excellent tool when it comes to training horses! But just like any piece of training equipment, it must be fitted cor...
It is #TackTipTuesday again! To continue on off of last week’s topic we dive into rear cinch fit. Also called a back cinch. The purpose of a back c...
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...
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...
The Figure Eight bridle gets its name from the noseband. It starts up by the cheek, crosses up and over the nose then down around and in front of the bit. It can also be called a Grackle, Mexican or simply a Crossed noseband. These types of nosebands are used to help prevent the horse from crossing their jaw. The center of this noseband can either be leather lined, or a sheepskin or fleece padding depending on the style.
The type of bit combinations can seem endless when you think of all the options. That is why it is important to understand how each component of the bit works, independently and together. In this article learn about how different styles of cheekpieces will affect the bit.
Single Jointed Bits Single Jointed bits forward the riders rein aids to the tongue-edges and the lower jaw bones. When giving rein aids the bit f...
A bit should be sized and fitted to the individual anatomic shape of the mouth as well as to its characteristic needs. The basic requirement for the correct bit choice is a healthy and properly trained horse.
