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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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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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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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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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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Tack Cleaning ,
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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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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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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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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.
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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,...
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...
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...
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.
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.
