by Samantha Matsuda
January 25, 2022
When purchasing new (or used!) tack for your horse, it is important to get the right size. Some items come small/medium/large or pony/cob/horse/war...
by Samantha Matsuda
January 4, 2022
Australian saddles are a unique style of saddle. People will try to relate them to English or Western saddles but they are their own type. This can...
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Let's Talk Tack ,
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Trail Riding
by Samantha Matsuda
December 20, 2021
When evaluating on how a bit will work in a horse's mouth it is important to look at how the whole bit will function as a whole and not just a singular part. When comparing these two bits, they both have a very similar mouthpiece but due to the shanks and the mechanics they will have very different reactions for the horse.
by Samantha Matsuda
December 12, 2021
The world of bits can be confusing. With endless different combinations of mouthpieces and cheekpieces and names some bits can start to look the sa...
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Full Cheek Snaffle ,
Fulmer ,
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Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday
by Samantha Matsuda
November 22, 2021
Just a reminder, I am not a saddle fitter. Just a tack nerd to who loves to learn and share. Today we are going to break down the term bridging whe...
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Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday
by Samantha Matsuda
November 14, 2021
Just a reminder, I am not a saddle fitter. Just a tack nerd to who loves to learn and share.
Having proper fitting tack is key to having happy, hea...
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Saddle ,
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Tack Tip Tuesday
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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Grooming ,
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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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Groundwork ,
halter ,
Halter Fit ,
Horse ,
Horsemanship ,
Measurements ,
Rope Halter ,
Stable Management ,
Tack ,
Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Having the right fitting boot is important to your horse’s comfort! Sometimes it is hard to tell what size your horse is as there is never a standa...
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Barrel Racing ,
Dressage ,
Education ,
Equestrian ,
Horse ,
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Horse Care ,
Measurements ,
Sport Medicine Boots ,
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Tack Care ,
Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
Tack Tip Tuesday ,
Tendon Boots
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
This small little tip can be the difference between a close call and some broken bones. On an English saddle the stirrups rest on the stirrup bar t...
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Tack Care ,
Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
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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Horse ,
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Ranch ,
Reining ,
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Tack ,
Tack Care ,
Tack Fit ,
Tack Talk ,
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Western Saddle
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,...
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When purchasing new (or used!) tack for your horse, it is important to get the right size. Some items come small/medium/large or pony/cob/horse/war...
Australian saddles are a unique style of saddle. People will try to relate them to English or Western saddles but they are their own type. This can...
When evaluating on how a bit will work in a horse's mouth it is important to look at how the whole bit will function as a whole and not just a singular part. When comparing these two bits, they both have a very similar mouthpiece but due to the shanks and the mechanics they will have very different reactions for the horse.
The world of bits can be confusing. With endless different combinations of mouthpieces and cheekpieces and names some bits can start to look the sa...
Just a reminder, I am not a saddle fitter. Just a tack nerd to who loves to learn and share. Today we are going to break down the term bridging whe...
Just a reminder, I am not a saddle fitter. Just a tack nerd to who loves to learn and share. Having proper fitting tack is key to having happy, hea...
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...
Having the right fitting boot is important to your horse’s comfort! Sometimes it is hard to tell what size your horse is as there is never a standa...
This small little tip can be the difference between a close call and some broken bones. On an English saddle the stirrups rest on the stirrup bar t...
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...
Proper fitting tack is important for your horse’s comfort and welfare. When talking about tack fit, most people think directly about saddles,...
