I get asked about the topic of wearing a helmet when riding a horse quite a bit and as there are more and more children getting involved in horse riding, this seems like a good time to make my thoughts clear and perhaps influence the horse world, even just a tiny bit maybe, in a…
Category: Tack and Equipment
Shivering in Horses
In this article we’re going to talk a bit about shivering in horses. This is different than a horse having Shivers, which is a topic for another article. What we’re talking about here, is just plain being cold, and due to that, shivering. In the cold winter months the chances of seeing your horse shivering…
Saddle Fitting for Horses
Beyond any doubt, the one thing that drives most people crazy when riding horses is saddle fit. In this article we will talk about why saddle fit is primary item to think about when even just buying a horse, let alone once you have one, and the pieces that make it all come together. While…