Bareback Riding Makes A Comeback
…with buckles on each end, and the D-rings for attaching a breastcollar. The pad offered good cushion, and we were easily able to feel the horse’s movements. But we preferred…
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Insurance: Make It An Easy Decision
…horse is insured, keep your agent abreast of any problems. Every policy says that if there is a malady that is out of the normal stream of things, the owner…
The Peruvian Paso Horse
…tree. “And I always use a breastcollar and crupper line, because their withers aren’t very prominent,” she says. Otherwise, the Peruvian doesn’t present special challenges when shopping for trail tack….
Trail Riding Advice
…a breast collar and/or crupper to keep the saddle from sliding out of position. Consider bringing a spare. Depending on the type of tack you use, it may be wise…
Saddle Up with the Right Cinch For Your Horse
…of the saddle or is it “center fire” (back toward the middle of the saddle)? If your saddle fits but won’t stay in place, does a breast collar or crupper…
Riding Your Horse at Night
…will likely adjust to the relative darkness. • To improve your chances of being seen, wear reflective clothing and consider attaching a “glowstick” to your saddle or breastcollar. Glowsticks last…
Pigeon Fever Can Harm Inside And Out
A horse suffering from pigeon fever usually has extremely large abscesses on its chest. The abscesses have been described as looking like a pigeon’s breast, hence the term. The disease…
Swimming Made Simple for Your Horse
…girths, martingales or breast collars). Although we have all seen the movies where the heroic cowboys ride their horses fully tacked across swollen rivers, those are usually professional riggers and…
Longeing, Head to Tail
…the use of sidereins, breastplate, martingale, crupper and overchecks. A saddle with the addition of girth loops or a grab strap can accomplish some of the same things if the…
The Paso Fino Horse
…specifically for Paso Finos. It’s shorter than traditional saddles and sits high off the spine due to heavy inside padding. Lyons also had a standard breastcollar modified to fit her…