To measure your horse, use a tape measure and measure from the center of their chest, to their tail. The number of inches is your blanket size. Ex. Your horse measures 78" from the center of his/her chest to his/her tail. Your blanket size should be 78.
Don’t forget an important part of your riding wardrobe. Going without the correct support can cause breast pain and upper back and shoulder problems. Breasts are mostly composed of fatty tissue. Mainly skin and fragile ligaments called Coopers’ ligaments support...
Here is an example of a saddle fit problem. The pony, a Welsh/TB/Appy cross, is deceivingly round. He doesn’t take up much leg because his ribcage doesn’t spring out, and because of that, the owners didn’t realize that he was quite wide up top until the trainer...
What is the difference between Western and English Dressage? Actually, the two disciplines are very similar. Both seek to get the horse and rider to progress with structured and focused training, and physical and mental development of the pair. Both seek...
Q. Does the judge care if your horse is braided? A. Yes, if you present your horse braided, it shows you are taking the show seriously , and have pride in your horses turnout. Even in schooling shows it is important to have your horse looking his/her best . Well...
Print out the list below to make sure you have everything for your show or event. Horse show checklist (click for larger image) ...
Q. What are some good exercises to improve my horses suppleness, and bending ? A. I like the spiral in and out 's on a 20 meter circle , they really help with bending , and teaching you horse to into your outside rein. I also am a fan of leg yields , and shoulder...
Here are some tips! Are you small in the body but long in the leg? You may be a perfect candidate for a long flap. If the store does not have a long flap saddle in stock, but has the next size saddle, you can see if a long will fit the leg. The Long Flap saddles are...