Western Tack & Apparel
All About Bitless Bridles
Bit-free headgear is sometimes the answer for sensitive horses or tough training problems. By Nancy Ambrosiano for EQUUS magazine.
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High Tech Saddle Pads
Learn about the benefits of high tech materials, such as closed cell foam, memory foam and gel, and how they work, to help you select the right saddle pad for your horse. By Elaine Pascoe for Horse & Rider magazine. -
Resources for Showing On A Shoestring
Big show aspirations? Not so big a budget? Learn how to show savvy with these articles from Horse & Rider magazine. -
Bargains Galore - Online Bargain Hunting for Horse Gear
With a little online research you can find gear--from horse boots to headstalls--at below retail prices. Bookmark these saver-savvy Web sites, and let your keyboard do the driving. by April Fingerlos for Horse & Rider magazine. -
Western Hats - Shape Matters
Learn to compare a good quality western hat with one of lower quality and why it's worth paying more to get the best quality you can afford. By Andrea Simons for Horse & Rider magazine. -
How to Choose, Care for a Western Show Hat
This handy chart will help you choose the right Western show hat for you, and the tips will help you care for your hat properly. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine. -
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: How Saddle Width Affects Fit
Dr. Joyce Harman details how a saddle's width can adversely affect its fit on your horse in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet. -
Riding Clothes with SPF
Riders can do severe damage to their skin if not adequately protected. Check out this list of companies that offer tightly woven, sun-blocking fabrics that are fashionable as well as comfortable. By Anastasia Burke for Practical Horseman magazine. -
Book Excerpt: Recognizing Saddle Problems
What are the signs of pain caused by the saddle? A horse's physical symptoms, behavior problems, and performance issues can all give clues. Excerpted from The Western Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book. -
EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Saddle Seat Size
Find out how to measure a saddle's seat size and find the perfect fit in this edition of Ask the Vet by Dr. Joyce Harman on EquiSearch.com.
