We all need a lot of guidance when it comes to our horses, especially if this is your first time. Congrats! Believe me, I went through it and I’m happy to take you through all the necessary steps in owning a horse for beginners. What is Involved with Owning Your Own Horse? Well, this is … Read more
Western trail riding is a fantasy for most, and we’re going to let you in on why this riding style is such a dream. Why Western for a Trail Ride? Ever envisioned yourself riding through fields of endless green grass and hills on a Western saddle? Most of us do and I’ll tell you from … Read more
First, I want to be sure that there’s not something else we’re missing. Horses can be hard to slow down for various reasons. This post focuses on naturally hot horses. If you’re not sure if this is why your horse is going fast, make sure to read this post first: 3 Reasons Why Your Horse Is … Read more
I was in the market for new stirrups at the beginning of this year (2021) and I decided to go for the LeMieux Vector Balance stirrup. In the review below, I talk about the difference between Balance and Control and why I went for the Balance stirrups. What Are LeMieux Stirrups Lemieux stirrups are the … Read more
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
