Have you ever wondered how to attach spur straps with button covers to your spurs? All the spur straps at Dennis Moreland Tack are made with an important safety feature: […]
Author: Dennis Moreland
A Malfunctioning Headstall!
0 CommentsThere are several things wrong in this photo but the most important problem is the lack of a browband and throatlatch on this headstall with snaffle. The crown piece has […]
A Practical Guide to Hanging Split Reins
0 CommentsOne of the most important aids you use to communicate with your horse is your bridle reins. It’s nice to have reins that hang freely when you’re ready to ride. […]
Safety Tips For Saddling
0 CommentsIncorporating these 2 simple steps into your saddling routine can help keep both you and your horse safe! Always brush your horse’s entire body before saddling. This will not only […]
How Many Wrinkles Should Your Horse Have?
0 CommentsDo you prefer adjusting your bridle to get 1, 2 or more wrinkles at the corners of your horse’s mouth (B or C) or do you prefer no wrinkles (A) […]
Spur Placement on your Boots
0 CommentsSpurs are an invaluable tool for cueing and guiding your horse. To get effective use from your spurs they need to be positioned functionally on your boots. Spurs should rest […]
Why Use a Bit Hobble?
0 CommentsWhat’s that strap? The arrow is pointing to a bit hobble. A bit hobble is designed to be used on bits with shanks and is always attached to the rein […]
Too Tight! Curb Adjustment.
0 CommentsWhat’s wrong with this photo? Last week we talked about correct adjustment of the curb (chin strap or curb strap). In this photo the curb is adjusted too tightly which […]
Correct Curb Adjustment is Critical.
0 CommentsCorrect curb (chin strap) adjustment on curb or leverage bits is critical for safety (stopping your horse) and is also important for proper function of not only the bit and […]
Unsaddling is a piece of cake-simply reverse the order you saddled.
0 CommentsIf you’re using a breast collar the breast collar chest strap is unsnapped from the cinch dee first. The near side (left) breast collar tug is unbuckled from the saddle […]
