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
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
May 9, 2022
#TackTipTuesday Have you ever heard of a daisy rein? They are not for sunshine and lollipops, but for sneaky ponies who like to outsmart their you...
by Samantha Matsuda
May 9, 2022
When we need a little extra grip, we usually will reach for the rubber reins in our tack room! However, when they become dirty, slippery and start...
by Samantha Matsuda
April 2, 2022
#TackTipTuesday - Protect those crowns! I love working with and supporting other local equestrians! These are a fantastic idea created by Angie, w...
by Samantha Matsuda
March 22, 2022
Do you have a sensitive-skinned horse? Then this #TackTipTuesday is for you! I love sharing interesting pieces of tack that I come across.
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by Samantha Matsuda
March 14, 2022
I love to have a wide selection of brushes in my grooming kit. To me, I see brushes the same way an artist has a variety of different paintbrushes. Each one has a different feel, a different weight, and a different effect on the horse's coat.
by Samantha Matsuda
March 7, 2022
This week's #TackTipTuesday we dive into the Kimberwick bit. Did you know this bit is also called Kimblewick. It was named after a town in Britian ...
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
February 22, 2022
Back when I worked in the shop, I would always get questions about how to handle rubs daily in the early spring. During the time of year, horses are shedding losing their long brittle winter hair and their new shorter summer coat is just starting to come in. Clipped and sensitive-skinned horses are prone to all sorts of rubs this time of year, here are my tips to help manage rubs.
by Samantha Matsuda
February 15, 2022
The term "cob" pops up in a variety of equestrian vocabulary. But what exactly does it mean?
The British Show Horse Association describes a cob a...
by Samantha Matsuda
February 8, 2022
I love anything that makes barn chores easier! 😄 On this week's #TackTipTuesday I want to share a handy Not-for-the-barn-but-super-handy-at-the-b...
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