Have you ever thought about rocking a snazzy new pair of custom riding boots? Well, from our experience and research – here are the top 3 best, easy to use fabricators! LM Boots Our first choice for custom riding boots would be LM Boots. To have a favourite when there are so many options on … Read more
Firstly lets talk about what are half pads, and why do we use them in equestrian riding? Half pads are used to add additional cushioning between your saddle and your horse’s back and some can even be adjusted to improve minor saddle fit issues. P.S. If you’re interested in recommendations for non-slip saddle pads, check … Read more
I just recently went through the process of buying a Peter Horobin saddle for my 4-year-old warmblood gelding, Rudy! Initially, I was confused about how I would manage to find one in Canada and get it fitted given the pandemic. Here’s how I was able to get it done pretty quickly and easily with the … Read more
Wondering how saddling a horse western style goes? Well, we’ve helped break it down into 10 easy steps! Before we get into it, make sure you read about the different Horse Riding Styles out there. This will give you a clearer understanding of where Western riding originated from, and its tack features functionalities. Step 1: … Read more
I’ve ridden three different horses (Comet, Dash & Rudy) that have been extremely forwards to the point that I felt out of control and really off balance at times in the saddle. I’m sure you can relate to that feeling and it’s not the most fun. Slowing down a rushing horse can be frustrating. The … Read more
Before we get into the 5 main types of horse riding styles, lets do a brief introduction into English and Western horse riding styles. English & Western Horse Riding Styles Western and English are the most common of horse riding styles. Both require the same amount of effort, however both differ in: equipment, type of … Read more
My 4 year old gelding was initially always nippy and on top of me. In this post, I explain how do you deal with a pushy horse and reclaim your space. This is one in a series of many posts outlining Rudy’s training journey with me! Rudy is my first young horse. I got him as … Read more
Are you wondering how old does a horse have to be to ride? Here are a few important tips to keep in mind! Your young horses well being is your priority. If you begin on a youngster before their ready, you may cause both physical, and physiologically damage. As a responsible owner you have to … Read more
Wondering why your horse won’t take the bit and keeps throwing his head? In my horse’s first week of training, I ran into this issue so I’ll walk through how do you teach a horse to accept a bridle by breaking the problem down and coming up with a training plan. This is one in … Read more
I have some really exciting news. I am currently in the process of buying a horse! Yes, I asked so many questions before buying Rudy. But today I wanted to capitalize on the opportunity, and tell you a little bit about the questions I’ve been asking when I’ve been going to meet horses for the … Read more
