by Samantha Matsuda
June 27, 2023
#TackTipTuesday - Dee Ring
Did you know both English and Western have a Dee Ring bit? They both have a similar function but look different.
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by Samantha Matsuda
June 20, 2023
#TackTipTuesday - Fly Sheets
Fly Sheets can easily make your horse life more comfortable in the summer time but not all horses need o...
by Samantha Matsuda
January 30, 2023
Spring is coming! Is your horse shedding yet? As the winter coat gets ready to shed, the spring coat isn't fully in yet. It is common for this time of year for rubs to occur on your horse. From blankets, tack, and riding.
by Samantha Matsuda
July 18, 2022
Let's learn about different styles of English stirrup irons on this week's Tack Tip Tuesday blog. What style do you use?
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by Samantha Matsuda
July 10, 2022
I love finding useful pieces of tack to bring to my customers! This Keiffer Ride and Lunge Cavesson is a fantastic addition to your tack room if yo...
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by Samantha Matsuda
May 23, 2022
#TackTipTuesday - Let's talk about western rigging! This Silver Supreme that just came in was a great example of a 3 way rigging on a western sad...
by Samantha Matsuda
February 28, 2022
A well-fitting saddle pad is essential to your horse's comfort and saddle fit. Western saddle pads come in a variety of sizes, and when first start...
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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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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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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