Many horsemen and women ride English style saddles. They are smaller, look more elegant, and are often more comfortable than Western saddles. Their parts are easier to clean, and the saddle is simpler to disassemble. Storing an English saddle is much easier due to the small size of the saddle. There are many different types […]
Tag Archives: Dressage
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Oct
Oct
English horseback riding has a formal look to it; English riders are often dressed as if for the hunt, while Western riders may appear less formal because their traditional dress reflects the working environment of the cowboy. This style of riding requires skill, not least because it deprives the rider of certain safeguards, such as […]
In the old west, cowboys tried to be as comfortable as possible for long journeys on their horses. They needed saddles that would serve the necessary purposes – a horn for wrapping their ropes while steering cattle, a place to attach their saddle packs, and a cinch that would not slip – but they also […]
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Jan
Jan
Horses lead stressful lives, especially horses competing in competitions such as three-day eventing, dressage or barrel racing. When horses become stressed, they produce more hydrochloric acid in their stomachs. Over time, this acid can eat away at the stomach’s natural lining and can cause a gastric ulcer. Omeprazole, a human protein pump inhibitor used to […]
Dressage is a French word that means training. For a rider to have the ultimate attitude after years of training and hours of practice, the horse and rider must move as one, using the knees or bit to communicate gentle pressure. Dressage is sometimes referred to as ballet on the horse, and rightly so. Dressage […]
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Apr
Apr
It will add heat to both the horse and the horse’s owner from extra stress. There are several simple tips you can consider when vacationing with your horses this summer! A successful trailering experience can lead to many great vacations in the future! The first tip is to leave early in the morning to get […]