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10 Different Types of Horse Riding Saddles

Here's a list, photo, and description of all the different types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding that you'll find.

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

Rescued horses training to become therapy horses at CSU equine center

CSU's equine center is currently giving rescued horses a second chance as they train to be used in therapy program.

3 Ways to Help Your Child Improve His Focus via Horse Riding

*This is a guest post.* Research shows that interacting with animals can help promote healthy emotional development in children and adolescents, reduce stress and anxiety, and help develop strong emotional bonds. Nicky Ellis of Horses & Foals shares how riding horses can help kids improve focus and problem-solving abilities while providing good physical exercise. While not everyone has access to … Continued

Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding

Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts. 

What's in your tack box?

What’s in your tack box? Depending on the size of your tack box, or tack trunk, you can keep all your essentials, and, if large enough, your saddle and tack. For grooming, you should at least have a curry to help loosen hair, dirt and mud, a hard brush to get off what the curry …

How to Wear: Boots with Flares

You can totally pull off this look. Shop our picks to prove it.

Children and the Benefits of Horseback Riding

Your child is begging for horseback riding lessons. They're not cheap, these lessons, and you want to know just what your kid is going to get out of it besides some quality time with a pony named Tinker Bell, Socks, Hobbit, or some similarly cutesy...

Three Tips To Successful Professional Bull Riding

Becoming proficient in professional bull riding requires a great deal of determination and endurance. But that alone, may not be enough to grant success in such a demanding sporting event. To be a …

How to Dry Wet Boots (and Fast)

Snow soak your boots? Rain ruin the leather? Let's fix 'em.

Nine Tack Stall Hacks to Organize Your Horse Show Home

At the horse show, the stall areas become home away from home for trainers and exhibitors. Often, there are classic drapes, wooden frames, and relaxing living room setups. There are cozy couches and lounge chairs, tables and lamps, coolers of refreshments and snack tables. It has also become a great place to display exhibitor photos …

What boots are loved by Australians and fashion editors?

Style File: From boots to boiler suits, and rings to tie the knot

A Little Hesitant About Horseback Riding?

Horse Network shares some good tips on overcoming your angst about horseback riding. First thing to keep in mind is that feeling some degree of fear is normal for everyone, even professional athletes feel it. So what can you do to manage this disquietude? Face your fears directly Hold onto your purpose for riding Manage,…

Red Wings Iron Ranger boots?

I saw these today online and fell in love with them, but no local Red Wings dealers have them in stock for me to see. I love them so much I am considering a blind buy (which is HUGE for me because they are expensive). Does anyone have these and how do you like them? Pictures would be great, also.

Should We Ban Horse Back Riding In The Bay?

For the love of all things holy, can we not get rid of something fun to do for once…? Horseback riding in the bay is something that seems harmless, and shouldn’t get anyone offended. Well, clearly that’s not the case, because of the horses in the bay. The sea grass is getting damaged. Not boats, …

How Do You Develop ‘Feel’ in Horseback Riding?

Many people say that it is impossible to learn how to ‘feel’ in riding. They say either you have it, or you don’t. They insist that people who can ‘feel’ are essential…

Ever Wonder How LL Bean Boots Are Made? [VIDEO]

We all love the world famous LL Bean boots, but have you ever wanted to know how they're made? LL Bean is one of the last multi-channel U.S. merchants to

How to Style Your Favorite Dresses With Boots

How to Stretch Shafts of Tall Calf Boots

Tall leather boots never seem to go out of style, but every boot doesn't fit every woman because of different calf sizes. Boots without zippers, such as riding-boot and...