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To understand how any given shanked or curb bit will affect your horse’s response it’s important to understand how to measure the bit http://bit.ly/1Ie0xru and what affect the measurements or, […]

My horses are everything to me. I know how important your horses are. I know how much you practice, how hard you try. I know the frustration that goes along with […]

Cinch sores or galls are spots on the skin, usually right behind the elbow, where the cinch or cinch buckle has rubbed the wrinkled and sweaty skin in that area […]

If you’ve just purchased a new hackamore or a new rein for a hackamore you already own you will need to know how to attach it. Follow the easy steps […]

There are two main types of western headstalls; the one eared headstall and the browband headstall http://bit.ly/1OBDreB. The one eared headstall is made in either a slot ear or slide […]

For your horse’s safety: Hobbling helps a horse learn not to fight against being restrained and is another form of desensitizing or sacking out horses. When I was young and […]

Cavessons, (also known as mouth shutters or nosebands) are commonly used in both the western and English worlds. This piece of equipment was developed in ancient times it’s thought, by […]

A bridle that fits well and is adjusted correctly will help your horse be relaxed and comfortable. It will also help you convey your cues accurately. Since each part of […]

A bowline is a good, safe knot to use when tying your lead rope because you can always get it untied even when a horse pulls back. Find a sturdy […]

To make a bridle with rawhide and romal reins like shown in the photo below http://bit.ly/1VpFPFy we start by making the rawhide from cow hides. When a tannery receives cow […]