Tack Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Tack Cleaning Tips https://yourhorsefarm.com/tack-cleaning-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tack-cleaning-tips Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:38:38 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36897 Chores, chores, chores… I know you probably don’t want more of them, but tack cleaning is an essential part of being a rider! Brittle bridles and reins can be dangerous, while dirty girths and saddle pads can be uncomfortable for your horse. If you get in the habit of cleaning your tack on a regular...

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]]> Thinking About Selling Your Spare Tack?  https://yourhorsefarm.com/thinking-about-selling-your-spare-tack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thinking-about-selling-your-spare-tack Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:48:14 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36571  as well as selling that spare tack we are no longer using. If you are anything  like me, and many other horse people I know, we have a habit of keeping tack, and other  horse related items, way longer than we need to, simply because “we might need that.”  Though this is true in some...

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]]> The All Important Saddle Tree https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-all-important-saddle-tree/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-all-important-saddle-tree Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:40:25 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36464 You might not think too much about the tree on your saddle, but this component is perhaps the most important part of all. The saddle tree is the rigid structure that gives the saddle its shape and helps distribute the weight of the rider. It’s important to choose the right size tree for your horse...

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]]> Bosal Basics https://yourhorsefarm.com/bosal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bosal Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:22:52 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35672 It reminded me of the true connection that lies between a horse and rider. One that cannot be found between a bit and the hands, but instead between the hearts of both the horse to rider. I still own my first bosal and ride in it frequently. It is a very cherished piece of tack...

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]]> Does Your Bridle Fit? https://yourhorsefarm.com/does-your-bridle-fit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-your-bridle-fit Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:53:30 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35641 Tongue lolling, head tossing, balking when asked to go forward can be signs your horse’s bridle is uncomfortable. Horses can get as cranky about bridle fit as they do about a saddle that pinches. If your horse’s bridle isn’t adjusted correctly, it can lead to painful rubs behind the ears, dental problems, and even permanent...

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]]> The No Stirrup November Challenge https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-no-stirrup-november-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-no-stirrup-november-challenge Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:08:06 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35285 On November 1st riders across the United States dropped their stirrups for the ‘No Stirrup November Challenge’. Most equestrians are not sure how this trend started, but it has been going strong for quite a few years now. If you want to improve your position and strengthen your legs, then I recommend you give it...

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]]> Getting Back in the Saddle https://yourhorsefarm.com/getting-back-in-the-saddle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-back-in-the-saddle Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:03:09 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35048 I was heavy into barrel racing and swore that even the birth of my first child wouldn’t change my ways. However, fate had other ideas…   Life Happens It wasn’t a sudden shift, like one day I decided I no longer had time to ride. Rather, this life adjustment came about slowly and rather painfully....

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]]> The Best Age to Start a Horse Under Saddle https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-best-age-to-start-a-horse-under-saddle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-age-to-start-a-horse-under-saddle Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:52:22 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34214 Every trainer seems to have an opinion on the best age to start a horse under saddle. This heated debate has come up over and over again! Each young horse needs to be evaluated individually, preferably with the help of your veterinarian. Their physical and mental development needs to be at the center of this...

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]]> Saddle Bag Necessities https://yourhorsefarm.com/saddle-bag-necessities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddle-bag-necessities Tue, 21 May 2019 20:07:23 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34095 If you work your horses in an outdoor or indoor arena, getting ready to ride is a matter of saddling up and then schooling your horse.  But if you are a bit more adventurous or would like to change up the pace, trail riding is the way to go.   Horses love to get out...

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]]> 5 Steps to Building Your Confidence in the Saddle https://yourhorsefarm.com/5-steps-to-building-your-confidence-in-the-saddle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-steps-to-building-your-confidence-in-the-saddle Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:48:20 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=33690 It happens to the best of us… a nasty fall or unruly horse that leaves you doubting everything. You may begin questioning your abilities and whether you can handle your horse or not. You’re not alone! Many riders have traumatic experiences that crush their confidence, but don’t worry… You can get it back and more!...

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