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 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
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 11, 2022
I love grooming. To me, there is nothing better than a well-groomed horse. It shows pride in one's pony and just takes some good elbow grease. Plus...
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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 30, 2021
As we move into the heart of our wet, west coast winters you will rarely find me without my Discovery Trekking Riding Skirt. After trying countless...
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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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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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by Samantha Matsuda
November 1, 2021
Due to our climate and sadly not unlimited access to indoor arenas, sometimes we get caught riding in the rain. By taking care of our tack properly...
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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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