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Essential Tips on Caring for Your Leather Horse Tack

Essential Tips on Caring for Your Leather Horse Tack

Proper care is key in maintaining the durability, appearance, and performance of leather tack. When you give your leather tack a little TLC, you’ll be poised to enjoy it for years to come.
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Sweat Patterns

Saddle Fit and Sweat Patterns: How are They Related?

Let’s take a look at sweat patterns and what they may be telling you about your horse’s saddle fit. You can glean valuable information about how your horse’s back is interacting with the saddle by regularly checking sweat patterns after rides.
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Finding a Solution to Poor Saddle Fit

Finding a Solution to Poor Saddle Fit

Proper saddle fit is so important for the well-being of your horse, yet so often we see horses with a saddle that just doesn't fit right. The new Shim Pad from Weaver Leather addresses the most common ill-fitting saddle issues.
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Is Bamboo Tack the Right Choice for My Horse?

Is Bamboo Tack the Right Choice for My Horse?

With the recent influx of bamboo products into the equine industry, including Weaver Leather's EcoLuxe™ Bamboo Gear, it's brought to life an important question: Is bamboo tack everything it claims to be?
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Does my horse need a back cinch?

Does my horse need a back cinch?

English, eventing, and dressage disciplines are several examples where a back cinch is not needed (and for these specifically, not even an option). Other events where riders may choose to opt out of having a back cinch can include barrel racing, reining, trail riding, and western pleasure.
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Do You Have the Right Size Cinch For Your Horse?

Do You Have the Right Size Cinch For Your Horse?

One of the most essential pieces of tack a horse owner can have is a cinch. But let’s face it, many horse owners aren’t aware of how to measure their horse for a cinch, or how important it is to buy the correct size. In this article, we will help you navigate how to measure your horse for the perfect sized new cinch!
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