tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63957372587861209702024-03-14T05:47:23.978-04:00Horse Saddle Shop NewsChuck Klockowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836018077652200009noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-59669305604091543972018-01-03T09:53:00.003-05:002018-01-03T09:53:55.307-05:00How to Change Out FendersEver had the perfect saddle, but the fenders just wouldn't quite work out? That can be fixed! And we can help show you how.
Watch this simple "How To" video on changing out your fenders!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-49711855309527437392017-11-21T08:33:00.000-05:002017-11-21T08:33:00.419-05:00Benefits of Slow Feed NetsDid you know that slow feed hay bags/nets have been proven to reduce almost 94% of hay waste. Imagine how much money you could save in a years time! With round bale nets my horses have always wasted so much hay by pulling it out and laying on it. I've recently switched to the slow feed round bale net and no longer have any waste! It's easy to put on as well, with draw strings at the top. I'm so Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-51742371903152187262017-10-12T14:21:00.000-04:002017-10-12T14:21:23.097-04:00Measuring for Horse Blankets
Using a string, have a helper hold the end in the center of your horse's chest where his neck and chest meet. Pull the string around the side (covering the largest parts of the shoulder and stomach) and end in the center of the horse's rump area.
Mark the length of the string with a marker (or cut it if you don't mind sacrificing your string). We'll measure this in the next step.
Lay the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-12158163897585538592017-08-16T22:14:00.000-04:002017-08-16T22:14:24.620-04:00Leather Versus Synthetic SaddlesSynthetic saddles
Synthetic saddles have three main advantages over a traditional leather saddle:
Price: This is the factor that sways some customers away from a traditional leather saddle. You can get a quality, durable saddle that costs much less than a saddle made out of leather.
Weight: Synthetic saddles run half the weight of their leather counterparts, giving your horse less to carry and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-78934814062398946412017-08-09T14:12:00.003-04:002017-08-09T14:16:50.983-04:00Tying TroubleI recently purchased a new horse! Everything was going great when I got him home! He stalled great, fit in well with the other horses, everything was perfect. Or so it seemed… After letting this new horse settle in for about a week or two I decided to throw a saddle on him and ride.
Well, little did I know he was going to give me a run for my money when it came to tying. I tied him up to the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-28725774360031300162017-08-03T09:30:00.001-04:002017-08-03T09:30:38.091-04:00Deworming Dos & Don'tsThe biggest mistake made deworming a horse is using only ivermectin wormers. If you only use one type of chemical class your horse can become tolerant, and your worming schedule will be ineffective. Below is a great chart used to describe the different Drug classes for wormers and why they are used.
This chart was made by HorseSaddleShop for informative purposes only. You always want toAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-77980523934969352772017-07-26T13:55:00.000-04:002017-07-26T13:55:28.840-04:00Saddle DiagramEver been lost when it comes to saddle terms? Cowboys and cowgirls ain't nothing but confident ain't you can't be confident if you don't know what you are talking about.
We can help you know your stuff.
Take a look at our easy saddle parts breakdown.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-21586061670527825252017-07-12T12:54:00.000-04:002017-07-12T12:54:15.967-04:00Checking the Fit of your SaddleGoal of Fit: Bar Contact to the Horse’s Back
The bars protect the spine and distribute pressure from the rider’s weight evenly across the horse’s back. Larger riders and performance saddles need longer bars to give more contact area to distribute pressure.
Checking the Fit of your Saddle
The tree has two main factors that determine the fit; gullet width and bar angle. The combination of the two Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-37148201818637532302017-06-26T10:23:00.000-04:002017-06-26T10:23:28.545-04:00Flex Tree Frequent Questions1. Can flexible trees warp or cave in?
We don’t know where this myth came from, but quite frankly, it’s preposterous. Flex trees are relatively new to the equine industry (in comparison with the age old wooden tree), and we suppose that if someone only heard the term “flexible tree” without knowing what it is, this myth would be easily spawned.
Many people hear the term and assume that a flexAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-91293982310125247992017-05-26T08:33:00.001-04:002017-05-26T08:33:29.146-04:00Caring for my Mare & FoalIt is very important to put your mare on a good diet with all the essential nutrients she needs to stay healthy, I feed a high protein feed. Lots of hay and water are also necessary, after all she is eating/drinking for two! A few weeks prior to foaling I like to transition the mare to new pasture/pen as it has a large stall for her to foal in. Changing pastures a few weeks before pregnancy helpsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-29020259571456194902017-05-24T14:55:00.002-04:002017-05-24T14:55:48.774-04:00HOW TO GET THE CORRECT STIRRUP LENGTHFinding the correct stirrup length is crucial to riding safely, having proper control over your horse and keeping a good, balanced form. When you are riding, your ear, shoulder, hip and heel should all be in alignment. If your stirrups are too long or too short, your heels will be too far forward or back.
However, this is not a simple mathematical process. The length can also depend on your Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-38119791240957154312017-04-19T09:03:00.000-04:002017-04-20T09:26:07.129-04:00Abscesses: The common cold for horsesThe common cold for humans is the horse equivalent of an abscess. Some horses are more prone to them than others. I have a grulla paint mare that I have owned for just over a year, and in that course of a year, she has had a few abscesses. I have gotten pretty good in treating these things so I am going to share a little about an abscess and what some symptoms and treatment options are.
To startAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-45974939071793857382017-04-12T11:24:00.000-04:002017-04-12T11:24:03.715-04:00Summer Horse CareFresh Water: During the hot summer months, it is very important to keep your horse hydrated. Always provide access to clean and cool drinking water and keep your water tank somewhere that it doesn’t get direct sunlight. Putting out salt blocks can encourage your horse to drink; if your horse gets dehydrated, electrolytes are a good item to keep around the barn during the summer.
Shade: On the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-5678801211578947802017-03-29T14:44:00.002-04:002017-03-29T14:44:37.581-04:00How to Turn Your StirrupsAfter a long trail ride and the resulting achy back or creaky knees, we all realize the importance of ergonomics. One of the most frustrating things about a saddle, especially for those riders with weak knees or ankles, can be unturned stirrups. How many times have you sat in your saddle, flailing your foot, searching for the stirrup? The problem is easy to solve if you know what to do.
Many Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-89882286432314324452017-03-22T12:02:00.000-04:002017-03-22T12:02:17.796-04:00How to Care for Your SaddleYour saddle purchased from us is made from hand selected saddle skirting leather, chosen for its durability and extreme strength. However, any leather must receive regular care to preserve this strength and long life. At least four times each year your saddle should be completely cleaned with a good soap or detergent, and then well oiled with a good neatsfoot oil.
In wetter climates, this Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-45459841085452643892017-03-07T09:56:00.001-05:002017-03-07T09:56:12.148-05:00How To Pick Out Your Best Friend Working with horse lovers all day long every day at my job I come across many first-time horse owners that have ended up with a horse that doesn’t suit them and or doesn’t want to do what they want them to. Purchasing a horse doesn’t have to be scary or a long and hard process. However, it may take time to find all those qualities you desire all in one package. But don’t worry the right one is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-12278656036486840272017-02-22T14:38:00.000-05:002017-02-22T14:38:55.218-05:00Top 10 Saddle Fitting MythsThe internet is chock full of information, but sometimes it can be frustrating not knowing what is true and what is not. Myths abound in the area of saddle fitting, and we sort through these myths with our customers on a daily basis. These myths can cause frustration as well as cost you money, so beware of the following:
MYTH 1: ONE SIZE FITS ALL
Quite a few times per week we find ourselves Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-6485185768505133272017-02-15T08:50:00.001-05:002017-02-15T08:50:13.469-05:00Stop the SqueakLike a steadily dripping faucet, there can be little as annoying as squeaking your way down the trail in your new saddle. At first the sound of new leather is rather gratifying; eventually it gets on your nerves. Those light colored show saddles are major culprits of saddle squeak, as the lack of natural oil that makes them light also lends to squeaky leather. Saddles usually squeak between the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-72702926832831303332017-02-08T15:15:00.004-05:002017-02-08T15:15:40.946-05:00Ima Jazzy ZippoI often hear people telling me how their horse is just an animal and they don’t understand how someone can get so attached to a horse. I never knew how attached I could get to an animal until I got my horses! The bond I share with my horse is like no bond I’ve ever experienced before! Nothing can replace that bond.
I have had a few horses over the course of my life. I had bonds with each of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-39811465008463571312017-01-31T13:27:00.003-05:002017-01-31T13:31:40.139-05:00Ulcer Warning Signs
Studies show that a high percentage of horses that travel frequently, are stalled frequently, or consume high levels of grains. High performance horses are at a higher risk of having ulcers. In mild cases of ulcers, the symptoms can be so minor you don’t even notice. More severe cases are much easier to identify.
Signs of ulcers:
weight loss
acting up under saddle
cinchy, biting
not able toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-58828926924384233802017-01-30T15:40:00.000-05:002017-01-30T15:40:02.989-05:00Are You A Fashion Guru?
Every little girl's dream somehow involves fashion, right? Well maybe not quite all girls; I on the other hand had a different dream in which was being a horse trainer that had the passion to show both barrel and pleasure horses. However, at the age of 21 the only thing I have seemed to accomplish that is even remotely close to my dream was showing pleasure horses Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-18835267759561508142017-01-23T10:15:00.004-05:002017-01-30T14:28:36.697-05:00Just Horsin’ Around: Trailer Packing Checklist 101Packing my bags is easy, but when it comes to packing the horse trailer, that is another story! Over the year of my family and I hitting up the local and state campgrounds or hauling to weekend show grounds to compete, we’ve tried numerous ways to organize our trailer. This might seem easy to most, however you will soon realize having horses can be a real chore. Below you will find the trailer Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-23377559506484328512017-01-12T09:27:00.000-05:002017-01-12T09:27:14.029-05:00Breaking Out Lacy
One of my favorite and most memorable experiences in the equine world would have taken place in July of 2016.
I had been searching for another horse online and had found a 2-year-old Bay
Roan Quarter Horse that I loved. I decided to contact the seller and see if she
was available and two days later I headed down to Tennessee.
It was 11 hours one way to drive there and look at a horse I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01797222841055393455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-74241262394378355022015-06-11T17:38:00.000-04:002015-06-12T17:52:38.221-04:00Circle Y Flex2 TreeMany people ask about the Circle Y Flex2 Tree. We decided to go inside the saddle and show you some of it's great features! It's one of the best trees on the market; great for trail riders and running barrels.
Circle Y Flex2 Tree
The tree has a two part system that provides flexibility and stability. The edges of the saddle (black bar) will flex to eliminate pressure Josh Huenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08651549807780311533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395737258786120970.post-83247148991505983802015-05-19T12:01:00.000-04:002015-05-19T12:01:40.219-04:00A Girl and Her Horse: Reconnecting and Growing
Hey ya’ll, my name is Jorgi and I am an employee here at Horse
Saddle Shop. I am the one behind the fashion posts and am known for loving the
most gaudy cowgirl boots (all about Corral and Old Gringo). I have a beautiful
quarter horse named Sydney, but the last few years I stopped riding frequently.
However, this summer, when I got home from college, all I wanted to do was get
back to my small Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933361633427309547noreply@blogger.com0