While working at the barn years ago a young man walked up wearing a new pair of cowboy boots. They were different than any I’d ever seen before – they had a square toe. I asked him what the deal was and he told me that they were comfortable plain and simple. I didn’t believe …
I wear traditional cowboy boots but decided to order a pair of ankle boots. After they were delivered, I headed out to my horse. My new boots felt great as I walked around the barn. Then it was time to saddle up my horse. We took off and rode for hours and my new boots …
If you are in the beginning stages of horse riding, you may wonder why it’s important to post in the trot, you may be lucky enough to have an older horse that sits as comfortably as a sofa, and you can easily sit the trot. Still, I have ridden many different horses, and not all …
While reading about the Thoroughbred foundation stallion, the Godolphin Arabian, I learned he may have been a barb. Since I wasn’t really familiar with this breed I researched its history and uses and found a lot of interesting information. The Barb horse is one of the oldest equine breeds in the world. They are known …
There was a time when the American West was wild and lawless. Cowboys roamed the land, pushing cattle, and defending their territory. Their lives were rough, and they depended on their horses to help them survive. So, what kind of horses did cowboys ride in the old west? The American Quarter Horse was the breed …
If you are getting into the riding game, then chances are you have been to an equestrian shop and looked around in awe of how many things can be used for one horse. Apart from the multitude of items you can purchase for your horse, two items are most important, the bridle and the saddle. …
My niece has a horse that gets anxious every time she travels in a trailer. By the time we get to a show, her horse is washed out from the stress, definitely not in the best condition to compete. She asked me if I knew of anything she can do to calm her horse. Recognizing …
When it comes to hauling your horse, you want to make sure that you’re using a trailer that is safe and reliable. There are two main types of horse trailers on the market today: gooseneck and bumper pull. So, which one is the better option? In general, gooseneck trailers are safer than bumper pull trailers. …
I was at a local rodeo to see my sister compete in the barrel racing event and I couldn’t help but notice the chaps that all the bull riders were wearing. It made me think about the origins of the chaps and why they were introduced. I decided to share what I learned. Cowboys wear …
Horses have more boots than me and most of their owners. There are bell boots to protect heels from overreaching back legs. There are boots for traveling and others for hanging out in their stall. There are turnout boots for horses that play exuberant games in the paddock, or some just wear brushing boots. Then …