Tack and Saddlery

Equipment essentials when you buy a horse or pony

February 18, 2010
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If you buy a horse or pony for the first time, you need to know what basic equipment you need and how much to spend and need to watch out you don’t get saddled with a load of unnecessary stuff you’ll never use. Makers and suppliers will tell you that you need the latest,...

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Show Saddles

September 25, 2009
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Show saddles are designed more for use in the show ring rather than for endurance riding or other equestrian events. There are two main styles of saddles in general, Western or English. Depending on the discipline or style of riding one wants to do, one can choose either a Western show saddle or an...

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Side Saddles

September 18, 2009
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Leather and synthetic side saddles come in a range of different styles and materials. They are used for a wide range of purposes, as well. Side saddles are often called lady saddles because they are and have most often been used by women to ride in a side saddle position more easily and comfortably....

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Synthetic Endurance Saddles

September 11, 2009
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If you are going for endurance riding, then you need more than just an ordinary saddle! 'Endurance saddles' are especially designed for the equestrian sports involving regulated long distance races. Since endurance riding pertains with the coverage of long patches of rough and challenging terrain for multiple days, it is essential to confirm...

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