Category: Equine

Have you ever wondered about the differences between English riding and Western riding? Horse people are understandably passionate about their riding style and discipline. Of course, we all tend to back up our preferred style, but there is a rhyme and reason for the characteristics of each specialty. English saddles and riding are more formal and elegant, while Western ones are geared towards a working lifestyle. Here are more details about the history of those two styles, how their tack

We’ve all heard of work/life balance, which is a particular challenge to achieve for most people. Balance in any part of life is important, meaning one thing dominating too much time and attention could create issues in other parts of life. What does this have to do with horses and saddle time? Actually, quite a bit if you’re a horse person. If you’re spending too much time at work, there may not be enough hours in the day for your

Owning a horse comes with a range of lifestyle requirements. Having a love of riding, barns, and all things horses is something that is difficult to describe if you’re not immersed in the lifestyle yourself. One thing that most in the world of caring for your horse, would agree on is that this way of life is also time-consuming and expensive. Here are 12 horse grooming tips that can help you save both time and money, and common household goods

Winter is just around the corner as is the holiday season. This means that it’s time to get your barn ready for colder weather. If you’re planning on traveling for the holidays, you’ll need to have a plan in place for the proper care of your animals. Even you’re going to remain in the area, you still need to get ready for the cooler temps. Here are eight winter and holiday preparation tips for equestrians that will protect your horse