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Wondering if you have the right saddle for your horse? Here are Stacy Westfall’s 7 tips for checking proper saddle fit:

Do you know which halter Stacy Westfall calls her favorite? Read this blog to find out which halter is her favorite and why it's at the top of her list.

Now in its 18th year, the IEA has nearly 14,500 members across the United States riding and coaching Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage disciplines.

Do you find loping to be a difficult and daunting part of your ride? Oftentimes loping, or cantering, your horse can be found intimidating. But it shouldn’t be!

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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If your horse understands its job and you continue to communicate effectively with your four-legged partner, then you can look forward to some of the most fun and satisfying rides of your life.

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?

When you are first teaching a young horse to carry a rider at the lope, you want him to learn to be relaxed and confident. Starting the process with these things in mind will help you avoid lots of the common problems that you might see at the lope, like rushing, running away, and anxiety on the part of the horse and the rider.

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.

When it comes to working with our horses and building up their confidence, ponying can be a great way to work toward those goals. From leading a pack horse with a job to do, to simply getting a young horse more experience and handle, ponying is a great way to help in our horsemanship journey.

We often come across obstacles in our pathways when we are riding our horses. Whether out on the trail or working with something in the arena, it is very important that you can “take the reins” and lead your horse where you need them to go. Read along as professional horseman Richard Winters describes how to be the leader your horse needs.