Martina 
I still remember my first time riding Western when I was about 12. I trained in English from a young age, so I was a little surprised by the bulky saddle and relaxed style. A few of my friends rode Western, but none of them had primed me with any Western horseback riding tips. If you’re … Read more
Product name: Farnam 32601 Leather New Saddle SoapCompany name: FarnamType of product: Tack & EquipmentGuarantee: NoneMy review: 9/10 Saddle soap is essential to making leather last If you don’t want your leather to look gross, feel gross and start cracking prematurely then you’ve got to start cleaning it. Using a proper leather soap on your leather products will increase their lifetimes … Read more
Product name: Fiebing’s Yellow Saddle SoapCompany name: Fiebing’sType of product: Tack & EquipmentGuarantee: NoneMy review: 10/10 Every horseback rider (almost!) needs saddle soap If you ride horses, chances are you have a lot of leather riding equipment. There are exceptions to this, of course, as some of you may prefer synthetic tack and non-leather boots. But the majority of you will have … Read more
Cleaning horse saddles is an essential skill has a horseback rider. In fact, you should know how to clean all of your tack. But in this post, I’m going to focus on how to clean a saddle and get it shining like new again. Not only does a clean saddle simply look a lot nicer … Read more
Thinking of trying vitamin E for horses? If you are, I really want to recommend Health-E Maximum Strength Vitamin E. I think it’s the best on the market – and I’m not alone in that opinion! Read on to find out why. If you’re not sure whether your horse needs vitamin E, make sure to … Read more
Having a horse that loads easily into a trailer while keeping nice and calm is essential if you ever plan on taking your horse anywhere. In this post I’m going to talk about how to train a horse to load in a trailer. I hope it’ll help you – whether you’re new to horse loading or … Read more
UPDATE! This specific kit is unfortunately sold out and not made anymore. I would recommend this “Neon Pop Art” version instead (it’s the same kit, just in a brighter pink color with some teal blue, too.) For a complete guide to how to groom your horse, click here! Are you looking to buy a new … Read more
I know how frustrating it can be trying to keep your heels down but feeling like you just can’t. Sometimes it really isn’t your fault and it’s actually your ankles that are the problem. So if you have really stiff ankles like I used to, then try some of following ankle mobilization exercises. [UPDATE!] I want … Read more
In my experience, every horse riding trainer will tell you to “get those heels down!” But what if you just can’t? Most people don’t think of that. Below are some English riding tips on ankle mobility that will help you get those heels to where you need them to be. [UPDATE!] I want to start of by … Read more
The best paddock boots that I’ve had have been by Ariat. Not only do Ariat paddock boots look great, but they last forever (without maintenance). I’ve had my most recent pair for almost a decade and (shamefully) I do nothing to take care of them. I wash my half chaps and take care of those … Read more
