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...
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 28, 2021
Brrr... It is chilly outside! The rest of Canada might laugh at us shaking in our boots at -10, but we are not built for the cold and snow out here...
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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
December 6, 2021
As I juggle my barn time while juggling my six-month old son, I am doing a lot less riding and a lot more grooming. Which I love! I believe groomin...
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