Owning a horse can be very expensive. However, horse ownership is a passion for those people that can last a lifetime. I’ve been around horses all my life and it was not until I owned my first horse that I realized just how much it cost to upkeep my equine friends. My parents had always [...]
How To Find Discount Horse Blankets And Other Horse Supplies
November 1st, 2011 by GuestPoster No comments »Consider Buying A Used Saddle
February 26th, 2011 by GuestPoster No comments »If you have got a hobby, like horseback riding, and you are looking for a used saddle to purchase, or you own some used western saddles, and you would like to have them replaced with other, newer saddles, you have come to the right place. You can find a large variety of saddles for sale [...]
Horse Training Basics
February 19th, 2011 by GuestPoster No comments »It is perhaps the biggest challenge that faces anyone who loves horses – what is the best way to train a horse? Is one method superior to another? Do I need a professional trainer? Is there such a thing as a horse that cannot be trained? The answers to these questions basically boil down to [...]
Horse Rugs to Keep Your Friend Warm
February 10th, 2011 by GuestPoster No comments »Horse rugs are one of those important accessories needed by any horse owner. In addition to the local horse equipment stores you can now find horse rugs on the Internet. Good quality products are now being offered by producers from all over the world. Picking from the online suppliers can be confusing at best. This [...]
Simple Ways to Improve Your Dressage
February 2nd, 2011 by GuestPoster No comments »Dressage is an increasingly popular equestrian discipline that can be enjoyed by horse riders of all ages and abilities across the world. It involves horse and rider working together to attain obedience, flexibility and balance. Competitions in dressage riding assess the way that horse and rider work together by performing a set combination of movements [...]
Horseback Riding Vacations For Everyone
January 22nd, 2011 by GuestPoster No comments »In this day and age there are so many vacation options available. Travelers can opt for ocean cruises to tropical and exotic locations, island hopping as they make their way across the ocean. Or they can visit any one of many beautiful foreign cities and spend their vacation enjoying the diverse culture, food and festivals [...]
Crystal Therapy Horse Rugs
January 17th, 2011 by GuestPoster No comments »Crystal therapy horse rugs are a new innovation brought to us by the same manufacturer of crystal mattresses for human beings. These rugs are similar to magnetic rugs in that they have crystal inserts within the horse blanket itself. The crystals used within these horse rugs have been used for centuries by such ancient cultures [...]
Horse Bedding for Girls
December 27th, 2010 by GuestPoster No comments »Lets face it, girls like horses. They dream of owning a horse and have read all the books they can get their hands on. A girl wants to curry comb her horse and feel its warm breath upon her. They want to leap upon its back and feel the freedom only a horse can provide. [...]
Get Your Horse Moving Better with Joint Supplements For Horses
November 23rd, 2010 by GuestPoster No comments »So you are a horse owner? Congratulations! It is a wonderful thing to have an equine partner and friend. Horses can be wonderful companions but as any horse owner knows, having horses comes with a lot of responsibility, too. You have to buy a lot of horse equipment, as well as provide them with shelter [...]
How to Make a Good Ad for a Horse for Sale
October 10th, 2010 by GuestPoster No comments »It’s important when making up an advertisement for your horse that you are selling to make sure it gets noticed. There are always a great many horse ads listing horses for sale and you need to make your ad stand out. You can make up horse signs advertising the horse for sale and post the [...]
Peruvian Paso Horse Hoof Care and Trimming
September 4th, 2010 by GuestPoster 1 comment »There is a huge amount of disinformation and controversy regarding the proper care and especially the trimming of hooves in all of the gaited equine breeds. My personal experience is limited to the Peruvian Paso Horse and spans a period of almost 40 years. For some inexplicable reason there are many farriers who believe that [...]
About Gaited Horse Saddles
September 2nd, 2010 by GuestPoster No comments »Gaited horse saddles are a specialized form of horse equipment used with a wide variety of specialized breeds. Available in both English and Western styles, these saddles offer a unique fit designed specifically with the breed specific movements of gaited horses in mind. Understanding the special traits and characteristics offered by gaited horses coupled with [...]
The Best Cheap Horse Insurance for the Older Horse
July 30th, 2010 by Rider Of Trudy No comments »If you have an older horse, and by older horse I mean one that is 16 or more years old, then you likely cannot get horse insurance for her. You can get insurance for your horse equipment, but unless you were fortunate enough to have bought a mortality and medical insurance policy when your horse [...]
An Introduction to Horse Racing Memorabilia
July 30th, 2010 by Rider Of Trudy 1 comment »The world of horse racing memorabilia is an exciting one that can keep you engaged for hours. Warning! Collecting horse racing mementos is extremely addictive. It is also endlessly fun, so prepare to have a blast! Pretty much any piece of horse equipment that is used by or could be used by a horse at [...]
How to Choose Saddle Pads for the Western Rider
July 23rd, 2010 by Rider Of Trudy No comments »The choices in saddle pads are seemingly endless for the western rider! There are fleece pads, neoprene pads, foam, wool felt and even a pad that looks like something you would scrub a pot with! Then there’s shape: saddle pads can be contoured, straight, round skirt, swayback, built up, orthopedic or even have gel inserts. [...]
Horse Earrings: The Perfect Gift for Your Riding Buddy
July 16th, 2010 by Rider Of Trudy 1 comment »When Christmas and birthdays roll around, we like to give gifts to our friends in the equestrian world, and rather than give some random item of horse equipment, consider that horse earrings make a great gift for your female riding buddies. If you give her horse stud earrings, she can even wear them while riding! [...]
