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12″ Brown Kids Pony Western New Saddle – Youth Child Riding Trail Saddle


$94.99


MEXICAN CHARRO SADDLE SPURS Comboy Western Nice  ESPUELAS STAINLESS STEEL !!!!!!


MEXICAN CHARRO SADDLE SPURS Comboy Western Nice ESPUELAS STAINLESS STEEL !!!!!!


$84.90


Tan  Basket Western Barrel Racer Horse Saddle with Zebra  15


Tan Basket Western Barrel Racer Horse Saddle with Zebra 15″


$400.00


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Australian  GREY


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Australian GREY


$31.56


Western Wade Roping Ranch Cowboy Trail Saddle 17 OS167


Western Wade Roping Ranch Cowboy Trail Saddle 17 OS167


$395.00


NEW HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17 C664


NEW HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17 C664


$630.05


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Australian Dolphin


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Australian Dolphin


$31.56


Vintage Western Show Saddle Hereford Tex Tan SILVER Pleasure Equitation


Vintage Western Show Saddle Hereford Tex Tan SILVER Pleasure Equitation


$519.00


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Royal Blue Flowers


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Royal Blue Flowers


$31.56


NEW YOUTH CHILDRENS / CHILDS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE - 13


NEW YOUTH CHILDRENS / CHILDS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE – 13″


$299.99


Western wool saddle blanket w/ neoprene pad insert


Western wool saddle blanket w/ neoprene pad insert


$45.00


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Fender Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Navy Heart


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Fender Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Navy Heart


$23.67


HILASON WESTERN ROPING TRAIL PLEASURE SADDLE 16 KK129


HILASON WESTERN ROPING TRAIL PLEASURE SADDLE 16 KK129


$394.10


WESTERN SADDLE LONGHORN SADDLE 601-5 USED SADDLE ROPING SADDLE HORSE SADDLE 11I


WESTERN SADDLE LONGHORN SADDLE 601-5 USED SADDLE ROPING SADDLE HORSE SADDLE 11I


$489.99


NEW YOUTH CHILDRENS / CHILDS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE - 13


NEW YOUTH CHILDRENS / CHILDS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE – 13″


$299.99


Kids Western Mini Pony Trail Barrel Saddle 10


Kids Western Mini Pony Trail Barrel Saddle 10″ Purple Bling Syntec headstall BP


$178.00


Kids Western Mini Pony Trail Barrel Saddle 10


Kids Western Mini Pony Trail Barrel Saddle 10″ Pink Bling Synthetic headstall BP


$178.00


Kids Western Mini Pony Trail Barrel Saddle 10


Kids Western Mini Pony Trail Barrel Saddle 10″ Blue Bling Synthetic headstall BP


$178.00


DOUBLE T - YOUTH CHILDRENS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE 13


DOUBLE T – YOUTH CHILDRENS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE 13″


$299.99


Hilason Flex-Tree Western Trail Pleasure Saddle 15 TT117


Hilason Flex-Tree Western Trail Pleasure Saddle 15 TT117


$395.00


MEXICAN CHARRO SADDLE HATS WESTERN Sombrero Charro en Lana Wool !!!!!!!!!!!!!


MEXICAN CHARRO SADDLE HATS WESTERN Sombrero Charro en Lana Wool !!!!!!!!!!!!!


$349.90


Texas Star Leather Western Blue Gator Print barrel Youth  Saddle 12


Texas Star Leather Western Blue Gator Print barrel Youth Saddle 12″ with studs


$245.00


DOUBLE T 13


DOUBLE T 13″ WESTERN BARREL RACING LEATHER HORSE SADDLE


$299.99


Ultimate 17


Ultimate 17″ Treeless Western Saddle by Sydney BROWN


$448.00


WESTERN SADDLE RODEO SHOP SADDLE VINTAGE SADDLE USED SADDLE ROPING SADDLE 13K


WESTERN SADDLE RODEO SHOP SADDLE VINTAGE SADDLE USED SADDLE ROPING SADDLE 13K


$539.99


NEW HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17 CSWD668


NEW HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17 CSWD668


$644.03


Ultimate 16


Ultimate 16″ Treeless Western Saddle by Sydney BLACK


$448.00


Ultimate 17


Ultimate 17″ Treeless Western Saddle by Sydney BLACK


$448.00


WESTERN GEL SADDLE PAD BLANKET WITH ANTI SLIP BASE 274


WESTERN GEL SADDLE PAD BLANKET WITH ANTI SLIP BASE 274


$59.22


Western Horse Saddle Carrier Case Bag 600D Padded Green Color


Western Horse Saddle Carrier Case Bag 600D Padded Green Color


$40.00


Don’t get taken for a ride when you need a new saddle

Buying quality tack for your horse can be a big investment, depending on the type of equipment that you need. If you are looking to get stared in horse riding and do not have experience of buying tack then you might not know exactly the type of gear you need and what will suit your riding style.

When it comes to buying a saddle, there is a massive choice of styles out there on the market, which can make the process even more complicated. Walk into a shop or browse the stock of an online retailer and you may well be confronted with English saddles, Australian saddles, Western saddles, and sidesaddles. There is a huge variety available and getting the right one for you can seem a bit daunting.

However, no matter how difficult the initial choice may seem, it is vital that you pick the right saddle for your needs. Buying a poor quality piece of equipment not only means that you will probably have to replace it before too long, but it can also cause problems for you and your animal.

Safety has to be a major consideration in horse riding and part of that means ensuring a comfortable ride for both yourself and the horse. An ill fitting saddle for example will probably mean a poor riding experience for you and could cause your animal discomfort, and in the worst case scenario lead to injuries.

Owning a horse is often an expensive business and one thing you definitely don’t want to be doing is spending money unnecessarily. Buying poor quality tack, or even the wrong equipment, can be a costly mistake and is something you want to avoid at all costs. The simplest way to avoid this situation is to get advice from professionals, and plenty of it.

Talk to as many people as you can. Some will have their own preferences and biases and so the more people you speak to, the more varied the advice and the better chance you will have of coming to an informed decision. Take your time and don’t jump straight in if you are not 100 per cent sure what you are looking for.

Make the right decision when it is time to buy horse equipment such as horse saddles. Find an expert company with staff who will talk you through the purchase and be happy to offer advice on what equipment will suit your needs.

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Horse Western

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Tan  Basket Western Barrel Racer Horse Saddle with Zebra  15


Tan Basket Western Barrel Racer Horse Saddle with Zebra 15″


$400.00


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Australian  GREY


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Australian GREY


$31.56


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Australian Dolphin


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Australian Dolphin


$31.56


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Royal Blue Flowers


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Royal Blue Flowers


$31.56


NEW YOUTH CHILDRENS / CHILDS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE - 13


NEW YOUTH CHILDRENS / CHILDS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE – 13″


$299.99


Vintage Horse Ring Bit Collector ID Guide - Ornate Antique, Silver Western Style


Vintage Horse Ring Bit Collector ID Guide – Ornate Antique, Silver Western Style


$49.99


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Fender Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Navy Heart


Horse Stock / Western / Swinging Fender Saddle cover FREE EMBROIDERY Navy Heart


$23.67


WESTERN SADDLE LONGHORN SADDLE 601-5 USED SADDLE ROPING SADDLE HORSE SADDLE 11I


WESTERN SADDLE LONGHORN SADDLE 601-5 USED SADDLE ROPING SADDLE HORSE SADDLE 11I


$489.99


NEW YOUTH CHILDRENS / CHILDS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE - 13


NEW YOUTH CHILDRENS / CHILDS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE – 13″


$299.99


DOUBLE T - YOUTH CHILDRENS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE 13


DOUBLE T – YOUTH CHILDRENS WESTERN HORSE SADDLE 13″


$299.99


DOUBLE T 13


DOUBLE T 13″ WESTERN BARREL RACING LEATHER HORSE SADDLE


$299.99


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE CARVED H203


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE CARVED H203


$139.99


BROWN HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE SET HS102


BROWN HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE SET HS102


$129.99


BROWN HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE SET HS202


BROWN HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE SET HS202


$129.99


SET BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HORSE HEADSTALL TURQUOISE SET HS54


SET BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HORSE HEADSTALL TURQUOISE SET HS54


$129.99


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE CARVED SET HS76


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE CARVED SET HS76


$139.99


BROWN HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE SET HS100


BROWN HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE SET HS100


$139.99


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE CARVED SET HS78


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE CARVED SET HS78


$139.99


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL BLACK CARVED RED H233


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL BLACK CARVED RED H233


$129.99


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE CARVED H201


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE CARVED H201


$129.99


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE FLORAL RED H1008


HORSE BRIDLE BREAST COLLAR WESTERN LEATHER HEADSTALL TURQUOISE FLORAL RED H1008


$139.99


New Western Hand Carved Studded Cross Headstall Breast Collar Horse Tack Set


New Western Hand Carved Studded Cross Headstall Breast Collar Horse Tack Set


$89.99


MADE IN USA THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK  34


MADE IN USA THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 34″ WHITE BLK P.P


$15.99


MADE IN U.S.A. THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 34


MADE IN U.S.A. THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 34″ BLUE


$15.99


MADE IN U.S.A. THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 36


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MADE IN U.S.A. THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 30


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$15.99


MADE IN USA THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK  24


MADE IN USA THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 24″ BEIGE BRN P.P


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MADE IN U.S.A. THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 36


MADE IN U.S.A. THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 36″ BLUE


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MADE IN USA THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK  30


MADE IN USA THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 30″ WHITE BLK P.P


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MADE IN USA THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK  26


MADE IN USA THICK WESTERN FLEECE SUPER GIRTH CINCH-HORSE TACK 26″ Pink


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Choosing a Horse Discipline

If you have just started riding, you may just be happy to be on a horse. But, eventually you will probably want to specialize your riding. To do this, you need to understand the different disciplines of riding, and decide which best suits your interests.

To begin with, there are two basic types of riding: English and Western. English riders ride in a small saddle which gives the rider a lot of contact with the horses. If you are interested in jumping, you would need to learn to ride English. Western riders ride in a large saddle with a horn at the front. If you are interested in the types of events you see at rodeos, you would need to learn to ride Western.

In English riding there are several disciplines. Each discipline has its own pros and cons, but fortunately, many are interchangeable if you decide to switch later in life. Here are some of the most common English disciplines:

* Hunter – Hunter riders ride their horses over fences in the show ring. The horses are judged for how nice and smooth their rounds are, and for how well they jump the jumps. Generally the jumps are not excessively high and the courses are easy to learn.

* Jumper – Jumpers are the speed events of the jumping world. The jumps are bigger and brighter than hunter jumps and the horses are judged on how quickly and cleanly they can jump the jumps.

* Dressage – When riding dressage, you strive to perfect your riding so that you and the horse become as one. You ask the horse to perform a variety of paces and movements around the ring according to a test that you memorize. There is no jumping in dressage.

* Eventing – An event rider not only must be good at dressage, but must also manage the jumper ring. Additionally, the horses and riders must compete over a cross-country course of obstacles.

* The Hunt – Field hunting is quite different than riding a show hunter. Field hunters follow the hounds to chase fox across the countryside. Usually riders join a hunt club and participate in hunts with that club.

* Pleasure Riding – There is riding for pleasure, and pleasure riding for show. Some breeds are very competitive in the English pleasure ring. Many pleasure riders, though, only ride horses for their own enjoyment, hacking along roads or fields rather than worrying about competition.

* Saddle Seat – Saddle seat riding is generally limited to specific breeds, but can be quite popular. The horses are trained to step lively and show off their gaits while the rider sits upright, working the horse in the classic, old Park style.

Western riding also has a range of disciplines.

* Pleasure – This is what many people think of when they think of a Western rider. A Pleasure rider can be a show rider, or just someone who rides for their enjoyment. Western pleasure is very competitive, and requires a specific type of horse and way of going.

* Reining – Reining is the Western equivalent of dressage. Horses are required to do movements such as sliding stops and roll backs. A well trained reining pair can be fascinating to watch.

* Working Cattle – There are a range of Western events that specifically work with cattle. Cutting and Team Penning are some of the more popular events.

* Gaming – One of the most fun Western disciplines is gaming. Many gaming horses are specialists, and work best at their specific events. Some popular Western games include barrel racing, pole bending and the keyhole race.

* Competitive Trail – Competitive trail has horses working through trail classes where horses negotiate a series of obstacles to complete their course.

Another discipline that is not English or Western is Endurance riding. Endurance riders use whatever tack is most comfortable for the purpose to take their horses on long treks across the countryside. It can be highly competitive, and is tons of fun at the lower levels for riders of all kinds.

No matter what discipline you choose, be aware that you can always learn a new one later in life. All disciplines take time and effort to learn, and all have their loyal followers. Take your time and try anything that interests you. Nothing prevents you from enjoying them all, if you have the time and the interest.

About the Author

Lydia K Kelly is a writer for HorseClicks, classifieds of
horses for sale Virginia
,
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,
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and other states. Lydia is also a featured author at
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Roping Ranch

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Western Wade Roping Ranch Cowboy Trail Saddle 17 OS167


Western Wade Roping Ranch Cowboy Trail Saddle 17 OS167


$395.00


NEW HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17 C664


NEW HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17 C664


$630.05


NEW HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17 CSWD668


NEW HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17 CSWD668


$644.03


Buck Brannaman


Buck Brannaman “Advanced Ranch Roping 3″ DVD NEW Horse Training DVD Video


$30.00


Buck Brannaman


Buck Brannaman “Intermediate Ranch Roping 2″ DVD NEW Horse Training DVD Video


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14″ COWBOY WESTERN ROPER ROPING RANCH COWBOY OLD TIMER HORSE SADDLE HEAVY DUTY


$299.99


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17″ G.W. CRATE WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE FREE SHIP NEW Y


$939.00


Tan Western Wade Ranch Roping Saddle -Buck rolls 17


Tan Western Wade Ranch Roping Saddle -Buck rolls 17


$529.99


Custom Western Wade Saddle Fully Stamped Ranch Roping Working Cowboy Buckaroo


Custom Western Wade Saddle Fully Stamped Ranch Roping Working Cowboy Buckaroo


$1,950.00


NEW F200 HILASON WESTERN BIG KING RANCH ROPING SADDLE 15.5


NEW F200 HILASON WESTERN BIG KING RANCH ROPING SADDLE 15.5


$545.14


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16″ G.W. CRATE ROPING RANCH SADDLE NEW FREE SHIP TRAIL


$849.00


NEW F901 HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 15.5


NEW F901 HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 15.5


$644.12


F - 668M HILASON


F – 668M HILASON “BIG KING” WESTERN WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 17


$649.00


NEW F902 HILASON WESTERN BIG KING WADE RANCH ROPING SADDLE 15.5


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$644.13


HEREFORD BRAND TEXTAN OF YOAKUM WESTERN SADDLE ranch rope trail 15 1/2 in. seat


HEREFORD BRAND TEXTAN OF YOAKUM WESTERN SADDLE ranch rope trail 15 1/2 in. seat


$232.50


WESTERN RANCH COWBOY ROPING SADDLE 15.5 WD200


WESTERN RANCH COWBOY ROPING SADDLE 15.5 WD200


$495.00


Western Wade Roping Ranch Cowboy Trail Saddle 17 OS170


Western Wade Roping Ranch Cowboy Trail Saddle 17 OS170


$395.00


Tan  Western  Ranch Roping Team Saddle  16.5


Tan Western Ranch Roping Team Saddle 16.5


$499.99


Tan Western Wade Ranch Roping Saddle -Buck rolls 16.5


Tan Western Wade Ranch Roping Saddle -Buck rolls 16.5


$510.00


MEDIUM LARIAT RANCH ROPE 7/16 X 30 FEET LONG


MEDIUM LARIAT RANCH ROPE 7/16 X 30 FEET LONG


$16.99


Roping Horse-Western-Decal-Horse Tack-Farm-Ranch-Graphics-Rope-Rodeo


Roping Horse-Western-Decal-Horse Tack-Farm-Ranch-Graphics-Rope-Rodeo


$5.00


Lite Natural Western  Ranch Roping Team Saddle  16.5


Lite Natural Western Ranch Roping Team Saddle 16.5


$499.99


Tan Western Wade Ranch Roping Saddle -Buck rolls 17


Tan Western Wade Ranch Roping Saddle -Buck rolls 17


$510.00


BROKEN TREE Decor Roping Ranch Saddle Training Colt Starting


BROKEN TREE Decor Roping Ranch Saddle Training Colt Starting


$107.50


CUSTOM MADE SANDERS SADDLERY HIGH BACK A - FORK RANCH ROPING SADDLE ~ NICE USED


CUSTOM MADE SANDERS SADDLERY HIGH BACK A – FORK RANCH ROPING SADDLE ~ NICE USED


$410.00


Lite Natural Western  Ranch Roping Team Saddle  16


Lite Natural Western Ranch Roping Team Saddle 16


$499.99


Antique Potts Ingerton Western Saddle Roping Ranch 14


Antique Potts Ingerton Western Saddle Roping Ranch 14″ Slick Seat Horse Tack


$350.00


Tan  Western  Ranch Roping Team Saddle  16.5


Tan Western Ranch Roping Team Saddle 16.5


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Custom Todd Hart 15.5


Custom Todd Hart 15.5″ Ranch Roping Saddle Breast Collar Rear Cinch


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New F AS101 Western Roping Ranch Cowboy Trail Horse Saddle 16


New F AS101 Western Roping Ranch Cowboy Trail Horse Saddle 16


$535.01


Horse Breeds – American Quarter Horse

The American Quarter Horse is the first breed of horse native to the United States. The breed evolved when the bloodlines of horses brought to the New World were mixed. Foundation American Quarter Horse stock originated from Arab, Turk and Barb breeds. Selected Stallions and Mares were crossed with horses brought to Colonial America from England and Ireland in the 1600′s. This combination resulted in a compact, heavily muscled horse that evolved to fill the colonists passion for short distance racing.

The amazing power behind a quarter horse enabled this great animal to run short distances over a straightaway faster than any other horse with the fastest being named Celebrated American Running Horse. The names for this breed has changed many times over the years until 1940 when a registry was formed to preserve the breed which officially became the American Quarter Horse Association.

In the year 1674 in Enrico County, Virginia the first American Quarter Horse Race was held. They were one-on-one match races down village streets, county lanes and level pastures. Many disagreements and fights were generated from heavy betting of large purse races by 1690.

The American Quarter Horse, due to their calm disposition and quick response time, the horse became known for its “cow sense”, being able to outmaneuver cattle. During the 1800′s as many pioneer folk moved westward, so did the American Quarter Horse. An abundant amount of cattle ranches stretched across the plains. Making this breed well suited for the cattle ranchers.

In today’s world, the American Quarter Horse still remains a great sprinter known for their heavy muscling, but they have exceeded way past the cattle horse. These amazing horses compete in almost every discipline available, from rodeo events, such as barrel racing and calf roping to English disciplines such as dressage and show jumping. The make a nice little children’s hunter as well, with the ability to jump a wide range of heights. They are one of the most versatile breeds in the world.

Many pleasure riders still look to the American Quarter horse for recreational riding, as they make a nice pleasure horse as well.

Breeders, since the creation of the breed over fifty years ago, have diligently been trying to perfect the bloodlines to produce a high quality versatile animal.. Strict guidelines have been set by the American Quarter Horse Association regarding registration of the American Quarter Horses. Some of these guidelines include:
1. Limited white markings on the face and below the knee
2. Only thirteen accepted colors recognized by the AQHA. These are sorrel (reddish brown), bay, black, brown, buckskin, chestnut, dun, red dun, gray, grullo, palomino, red roan and blue roan. The official gray color is what most people call white, but there are no “white” American Quarter Horses.
3. A quarter horse foal must be the product of a numbered American Quarter Horse dam and a numbered American Quarter Horse sire. There is an appendiz registry for foals with one numbered American Quarter Horse parent and one Throughbred parent registered with The Jockey Club.

Some other notable characteristics of the American Quarter Horse is their speed, versatility, gentle nature, heavy muscling and keen cow sense.

If you own an American Quarter Horse, no matter what discipline you choose to ride, your horse will excel. This breed is one of the most enjoyable horse breeds around today and one of the most popular.

About the Author

Nanette Hughston is a freelance writer from the southern United States Region. She has a bachelor’s degree in finance. She rides dressage with Grand Prix Level Trainer, Tracy Masterson at Highlife Farms, Orlando, FL. For more information and articles please see her website at http://www.dressageamerica.com and http://www.informbyweb.com and to visit her training site, please visit http://www.highlifefarms.com for dressage and hunter/ jumper information. Permission for reprint is granted with full bio remaining intact.

Western Pony

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12″ Brown Kids Pony Western New Saddle – Youth Child Riding Trail Saddle


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Laminitis in Horses and Ponies

Copyright (c) 2008 The Naturally Healthy Pet.com

Laminitis or “founder” is a common illness known about by horse lovers from an early age, as native ponies on pasture that is too lush are common victims. It is caused by inflammation of the laminae in the hoof.

This article will cover how laminitis happens and ways of managing it.

How does Laminitis happen? The sensitive laminae lie between the wall of the hoof and the pedal bone. As this area gets inflamed, the feet become extremely painful. The illness is often associated with over-eating, especially where grass is lush.

More rarely it may be associated with any situation associated with toxaemia or septicaemia, and it is also seen in Cushing ‘s disease, obesity, and hypothyroidism.

The blood supply to the foot is affected, and in severe cases, there is separation of the laminae from the hoof wall.

It is possible that laminitis is related to a build up of toxic metals such as aluminium, as acid rain falls and the chemicals are concentrated in cereals.

Clinical Signs of Laminitis: The forefeet tend to be affected more than the hind feet, so affected horses will appear to lean back as they try to ease their weight off the fore-feet.

In acute laminitis, there is constant pain with distress and sweating. The feet may feel hot or cold.

Prevention: Keep your horse or pony slim, and when overweight, do not turn her out. Restricted turn out or turn out with a muzzle or in a yard are needed at the most laminitis-prone times of year (often March and September).

Current Western Treatments: Call a veterinary surgeon early with laminitis. Irreversible damage may occur within twelve hours of the onset of symptoms. Veterinary Treatments are discussed in depth in the full version of this article at www.TheNaturallyHealthyPet.com.

Things you can do for yourself: Warm water hosing and warm compresses will increase the blood supply to the distal hoof, so is better than cold hosing. Taped on frog supports may hell, and 30 days box rest is recommended.

Complementary Therapies: Herbal Remedies: There are several herbs that can help detoxify the body, initiate healing, and help digestion, so aiding prevention. For a full list see th full version of this article.

Aromatics/ Aromatherapy: A number of aromatic oils can be offered for a horse to self select by inhalation or licking.

Healing: Healing with Reiki or Spiritual healing can help calm a horse and bring in her own self-healing abilities, reducing pain and inducing relaxation. The effect may be enhanced with the use of cetain crystals, such as sodalite and yellow jasper for digestive problems. Magnetic therapy can also boost healing.

Bach Flower Remedies: Selection of appropriate Bach flower remedies depends on the personality and current mood of your horse, so it is better to seek expert advice to get the optimal remedy combination. Rescue remedy is useful in emergency situations and can be given frequently while awaiting the vet’s visit.

Homeopathy: Homeopathy works best if you consult a trained veterinary homeopath, as the specific remedies can be targeted to your horse. In particular, remedies to support detoxification and the liver, and those to help the circulation, would be beneficial in laminitis.

Acupuncture: The acupuncture meridian for the liver extends into the forefeet, so acupuncture and acupressure treatment along this meridian is likely to help with laminitis.

Conclusion: Laminitis remains a serious and painful condition, with irreversible effects early in the disease. Calling the vet is essential as soon as the illness is suspected, but we can do plenty to prevent it, and to support our equines while awaiting the vet and in conjunction with veterinary management.

About the Author

Dr Alison Grimston is a holistic doctor and animal healer. If you are a pet owner or therapist, sign up for her free report on keeping your pet healthy naturally, by logging in at http://www.TheNaturallyHealthyPet.com.

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Horse Riding

Horse riding looks fun and enjoyable but it is a skillful job. For a smooth ride, both horse and the rider need to strike the right balance. It is important for a rider to follow a horse’s motion and stay in balance, if not you will end up gripping the horse with your thighs, clinging on to him by holding their calves etc. if this creates some unbalance in the horse’s motions, his ability to turn would get affected.

If you want to understand how a rider’s balance affects a horse’s movement then read through.

  • An off-balance rider typically falls behind the motion of the horse.
  • Leaning to far forward is another mistake that riders make.
  • Leaning more towards one side also affects the balance.
  • Shifting the weight onto the wrong seat bone is another mistake that should be avoided.

If a rider goes off balance, the horse feels uncomfortable and is bound to react but this reaction differs from horse to horse. Some horses might speed up and move forward faster and faster, some might slow down and even stop running, some might turn more or less than the rider’s expectations and some might turn in completely different direction than what the rider intended.

In the above mentioned scenarios, if anybody has to be blamed then it is the rider and not the horse. the horse’s reaction gives you signs of the rider’s balance issue. If you are facing similar problems with your horse, check out your own balance and the position of your body position before blaming the horse.

For further details visit Horse Directory or visit http://www.horses-directory.com/

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Horse Tack-Purchasing A Western Saddle Blanket

At first it can seems like such a simple task, all you have to do is open that glossy horse supply and tack catalog that is laying on the table and purchase a new Western saddle pad. No problem.

Just a few short seconds after opening the catalog you realize exactly how big a project you are about to undertake. Instead of opening the catalog and finding the one or two saddle pads you expected you find your self facing page after page after page of saddle pads. Each saddle pad has its own cut, material type, and function. The magazine offers a brief blurb on each pad but nothing that is really helpful. The only thing that the blankets seem to have in common is the price…expensive.

The first thing you need to consider is your budget. The typical horse person operates on a tight budget. Every day they are confronted with a flood of bills that never seems to stop, feed bills, veterinarian bills, board bills, lesson bills, and miscellaneous bills. It is tempting to purchase the cheapest saddle blanket the catalogue sells. Before you place that order you should stop and think. When it comes to tack cheaper is typically not better. Cheap saddle blankets tend to be so thin that they offer next to no cushioning, the flimsy material often bunches and can cause saddle sores if the owner is negligent when saddling. Cheap blankets can slide while the owner is riding (this is especially true if your horse is as round as a barrel). The advantage to cheap saddle blankets is that they are typically washing machine cleanable, but the downside is that they seldom last for more then a few cleanings. The one time I recommend buying a really cheap Western saddle pad is when you are first saddling a young horse. If cost is a major issue consider looking in the clearance sections of the catalogs and tack stores. I’ve found that I typically find the best deals on saddle blankets when I’m not looking for one.

The second thing you need to take into consideration when you are looking for a Western saddle blanket is what type of saddle do you have. Not all Western saddles are designed the same, there are saddles cut to fit specific breeds  (Arabians and Quarter Horses typically use a different saddle design), saddles that are designed for different purposes (a barrel racing saddle looks completely different from a saddle that a roper will be riding in). The important thing to remember is that the when the saddle pad is on, no part of the underside of the saddle should be touching the horses back.

It is important to consider your horses body type when you are purchasing a saddle blanket. If you own a horse whose mid section resembles a barrel and their withers are nothing more then a distant memory (this is the typical body type of ponies) you will want to look for a saddle pad that is made of material that is designed not to slip and slide all over the place. If you are a rider that typically leans heavily on one side of your saddle you will also want to consider a non-slip saddle blanket. If your horse has prominent withers you will want to look for a saddle blanket that will add extra protection and padding in the front. A swaybacked horse requires a saddle pad that will offer extra support everywhere, you’ll also want to look for a saddle pad that is thick enough you saddle will sit above the horses withers and hips.

Western saddle pads are not easy to clean. They are typically to stiff and cumbersome to fit in a washing machine and if you are able to cram them into your washing machine you will quickly learn that it can take several days before they are dry. Once a Western saddle pad has been washed it typically doesn’t look the same again. Most Western riders try to keep their saddle pads clean by placing a cheap Navajo rug under the think fluffy Western Blanket.

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Mud Fever in Horses – Natural Treatment

Copyright (c) 2008 The Naturally Healthy Pet.com

Mud fever, greasy heel and cracked heels are all problems experienced by horses and ponies that are kept outside in wet, muddy conditions.

In this article I will outline the underlying problem, symptoms and signs, and management of this illness.

As the feet are continually exposed to the elements, the heels and the skin below the fetlocks become increasingly red and inflamed, and there may be a pus-stained discharge and crusting. Greasy heel and cracked heels can occur in winter or summer, and may be related to allergy.

Mud fever occurs mainly in the winter, and can affect the leg further up to the knee or hock. With mud fever the hair becomes matted, and the animal may become lame and unwell. The main culprit seems to be the organism Dermatophilus congolensis.

Signs that your horse is suffering from mud fever include: inflamed skin, matted hair, crusting, lameness and discharge.

Prevention is always the best treatment; so keep the animal’s legs dry and warm if possible; ensure they have access to a dry area; ensure bedding is dry, and reduce over-washing your horse’s legs; rotate paddocks and if possible gateways; cordon off the muddiest areas with electric fencing; disinfect all equipment and stables periodically to reduce the chance of Dermatophilus spores remaining.

There are a variety of western treatments currently in use. You may need to clip some of the hair to gain access to all of the affected area. Gentle bathing is needed to remove the scabs before other treatments will reach the affected area; a mild antiseptic such as dilute chlorhexidine is very useful. You may need to soak the area to ease away the worst of the scabs. Dry with a hair dryer, as it is essential that the legs are not left damp. Topical creams such as zinc and castor oil (as a barrier) or anti-inflammatory creams can be helpful, as long as the leg is dry first. Keep the horse’s legs dry ‘ bandaging may be needed. Waterproof leg wraps are available for turnout. Antibiotics may be needed.

Complementary Therapies can hasten and aid the healing process.

A variety of herbal remedies may be helpful. Barrier creams may be enhanced if they contain tea tree oil, aloe vera, honey, Vitamin E, MSM, calendula, hypericum, and/ or sulphur. Feed supplements containing cod liver or soya oil, anti-oxidants and seaweed (not in pregnant mares) may help promote a healthy skin.

Aromatics and Aromatherapy are frequently found to be helpful. Garlic, thyme, lavender, yarrow, Roman chamomile or German chamomile aromatic oils can be offered for a horse to self select by inhalation or licking, or if added to an aloe vera and water base can be applied to the affected area 1-2 times daily.

Healing with Reiki or Spiritual healing can help calm a horse and bring in her own self-healing abilities, reducing pain and helping the affected skin to heal. The effect may be enhanced with the use of crystals, such as amethyst. Healing is also likely to be aided with the use of magnetic therapy.

Selection of appropriate Bach flower remedies depends on the personality and current mood of your horse, so it is better to seek expert advice to get the optimal remedy combination.

Rescue remedy, which contains star of Bethlehem, rock rose, cherry plum, impatiens and clematis, is ideal for use in emergency situations. Homeopathy works best if you consult a trained veterinary homeopath, as the specific remedies can be targeted to your horse.

Mud fever is common in our climate, but with good care can be prevented and with a combination of veterinary and complementary therapies, treated when it does arise.

About the Author

Dr Alison Grimston is a holistic doctor and animal healer specializing in connecting and informing animal therapists. Her natural animal therapy website informs the public about animal therapies while connecting animal therapists worldwide. http://www.TheNaturallyHealthyPet.com

Wintec Isabell

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How hard are your CAIR panels?

I have just got a saddle I am borrowing to see if I like it, and then can buy it. It is a Wintec Isabell with CAIR. I love the Isabell’s, but haven’t tried a CAIR one before. Now I picked up the saddle this afternoon, so haven’t actually ridden in it yet, but the panels seem really soft and squishy… Is this normal or are they meant to be harder? It was checked by a saddle fitter only 6 months ago and he thought it was great apparently, So i am just wondering how everyone elses CAIR saddles are? Are your panels really soft, or harder?

The CAIR panels are a combination of foam and atmospheric air (as opposed to FLAIR panels, which have air pumped into them – sort of like a tire); they can only be adjusted by adding flock to the channel above them (in older models) or with a shim system (on newer saddles). The panels should have enough give to be pliable, but not so much give that they allow the tree to make contact with the horse’s back.

Two things to keep in mind: 1) When assessing fit of a saddle with the CAIR system, you need to have the rider up and the horse in motion. The CAIR system can make a saddle seem “perched” without the rider up, and you can’t accurately assess the fit.

2) In high altitudes (think 5,000 ft. and up) the air in the CAIR panels will expand, and the panels will become quite hard. I wouldn’t recommend that system for use in very high altitudes.

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Horse Breeds – Types of Warmbloods

Warmbloods are amazing animals. They are some of the most beautiful horses in the world, with a versatility that is unbelievable. Warmbloods, unlike what many people think, are a true breed. All of the studbooks are closed. What this means is only a horse of that breed can be registered in that studbook. The only exception is individuals of other breeding that are deemed to be able to improve the bloodline of the current breed. This is shown through performance records and the success of offspring in competition. There are various types of Warmbloods:

The Hanoverian

The Hanoverian’s originate from Germany. There primary use is for dressage and show jumping. These horses are mildly temperamental, with more of a calmness in nature than many horse breeds. The most common coloring in the Hanoverian are Chestnut, Bay and Grey.

The Hanoverian Horse is a well built, well put together horse with much success in the disciplines of dressage and show jumping. This breed tends to be very versatile.

The Holsteiner

The Holsteiner originates from Germany, usually reaching 16 to 17 hands. These horses are mildly temperamental and are used for show jumping, dressage and reining. They tend to usually be bay in color, but mostly any solid coloring. Most Hosteiners have a defined canter that tends to be very expressive, but lacks an impressiveness at the trot. They are typically well known as excellent jumpers but have made their imprint on the dressage community.

Dutch Warmblood

The Dutch Warmblood’s originate from Holland and are very easy going, typically calm in nature. These good tempered horses are built well running around 16 to 17 hands. They are known to excel at whatever discipline they are trained by.

Friesian

The Friesians originate from Holland and Germany with the studbook now kept in Germany, the FPZ. They are mildly temperamental growing to a huge size of 17 hands. They are primarily used for Dressage and reining but are sometimes seen on the show jumping circuit. These horses are also used for trick training, being widely versatile and very easily trainable. There are distinct characteristics of the Friesians. Baroque, which is mainly upright, with higher action and more feathering with a heavier mane and tail. Traditional, which is heavier and more drafty usually used for driving, and Sport Horse, which is used for all types of riding and driving. These horses are amazing. Very versatile with a very calm temperament for such an enormous horse.

Swedish Warmblood

The Swedish Warmbloods originate from Sweden, obviously. They will grow to be 16 to 17 hands. The are used for show jumping, dressage and reining. There coloring is all solid, predominantly Chestnut. The Swedish Warmbloods are one of the youngest warmblood breeds , so true “type” is not quite defined. Mainly having solid movements, with the conformation and their temperament being highly variable.

Trakhener

The Trakheners originate from Poland and East Prissuia. They tend to be a little more temperamental than a lot of other warmbloods. They are used for dressage, jumping and eventing. Coloring is mainly solid with defined characteristics of nice movements with good push from behind. They tend to be a bit stubborn and even difficult at times. Although there are some very lovely Trakheners. This breed possess a strong competitive drive owing perhaps to the large amount of Thoroughbred blood most carry.

Oldenburg

The Oldenburgs originate from Germany. They grown to the large size of 16 to 17 hands. These horses are very calm and loveable. There coloring is solid but any color. They are primarily used for dressage and jumping. They were the first studbook with an American Division. Interestingly enough, all American Warmbloods approved by the ISR are registered as Oldenburgs, regardless of their actual parentage.

Andalusians

The Andalusians originate from Spain. They are smaller in height, ranging from 14.3 to 16 hands. They are used for dressage, bullfighting, parades and trick training. They come in solid colors, including mulberry. Bay and grey are the most common. Black and Dun are the least common. Andalusians are classically styled Baroque horses. They have thick manes and tails and tend to have high , lofty actions for their size. The Spanish Olympic Team was comprised entirely of Andalusians for the 2000 Games.

Horses are an amazing animal, no matter what the breed or bloodlines. They love their owners and one forms an attachment to their horse like no other. I couldn’t imagine my life without my horse.

About the Author

Nanette Hughston is a freelance writer from the southern United States Region. She has a bachelor’s degree in finance. She rides dressage with Grand Prix Level Trainer, Tracy Masterson at Highlife Farms, Orlando, FL. For more information and articles please see her website at http://www.dressageamerica.com and http://www.informbyweb.com and to visit her training site, please visit http://www.highlifefarms.com for dressage and hunter/ jumper information. Permission for reprint is granted with full bio remaining intact.

Hilason Treeless

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Hilason Treeless saddles?

What is the quality of these saddles? Anyone used them? How well do they stand up to rain, dirt, etc?
What are the pros and cons?

My horse is terribly hard to fit for a regular saddle so I’m thinking that treeless is the way to go…but I don’t have a whole lot of money to spend on a fancy/expensive treeless saddle.
I need something that would be around $400 tops (because remember treeless saddles need special $50+ saddle pads…and then will need to get a breast plate).

Do you think, for $399 the saddle is worth it?
Any other information on it would be great

I just sold one it was used but gently used and got 300.00
I bought it at a horse sale for the same price and tried to ride it but since i have never ridden one it was uncomfortable for me. nothing wrong with it , it was made well and a decent looking saddle. my sister has always ridden a bob Marshall treeless saddle and only thing she said is that it looked a little cheap to her but she never rode it. I checked out their web site in Houston and found that I had made a fair deal, if I rode treeless saddles i would have defiantly kept it, I thought it was a good saddle.
the reason I felt it was uncomfortable is it keeps you down on your horses back and I’m used to western saddles where you can get up in your stirrups. you can feel every movement your horse is making. also if you have a horse that is a little cold back any way they tend to crow hop with this saddle. one other thing I need to mention is i could never get it tight enough. maybe it is because i didn’t have a special pad to go with it. hope this helps