There are two main types of martingale horse tack: Running and standing. Each of them has its own specifications and uses, but their main purpose is to control the horse’s head movements. This not only provides an elegant posture for the horse but also keeps the rider safe. Martingales for horses are used in a multitude of equestrian sports. Some competitions and disciplines allow the use of … [Read more...]
Horse Riding Helmets: Labels, Manufacturers, and Suppliers
Just over 100 years ago, horseback riding was one of the most dangerous activities a person could do. A fall from a galloping horse was similar to a fall from a building or tall tree. Horses also have accidents with riders on them. A horse falling could crush or even kill a rider not able to get away from the falling 1000-pound body in time. Fortunately, horseback riding accidents have lowered … [Read more...]
Horse Riding Boots: What to Look for and Suppliers
The most essential pieces of equipment an equestrian can own are a good pair of horse riding boots. Boots take a lot of battering in a barn or in the saddle. They not only protect the rider's lower legs and feet from the weather and from chafing against the saddle and girth but also help prevent the feet from getting caught in the stirrups. If a horse should spook and go into a gallop when a rider … [Read more...]
Slow Down To Speed Up | The Proven Way To Move Up In Dressage
Your Timing Is Not Your Own If there’s anything that Kim Lacy has learned in her 20+ years in the dressage and sport horse world, it’s that your timing is not your own. Equestrian sports have this unique aspect to them called the horse and sometimes that unique aspect changes the way you approach the sport. Your Agenda One of the biggest hurdles Kim sees in her clients is an agenda. You may … [Read more...]
Are You Looking for Living Quarters Horse Trailers for Sale?
A guide to making the best choices for you and your four-legged friend. Equestrians everywhere use living quarters horse trailers to transport and host their horses during longer cruises and with a higher level of comfort, as well as other towing vehicles as well. Living quarters provide you a place to stay simultaneously with transporting your horse or horses. These trailers have special … [Read more...]
Tips on Buying Horse Trailers for Sale in NC
Your horse can bring plenty of benefits to your health and lifestyle. Well, one thing is certain: no one lands on a site about horse trailers if unless they decided to make a step forward a new adventure in their lives. Are you an experimented equestrian fan? Are you new to horseback riding? Did you only recently discover the benefits of taking some time off and leaving with your four legged … [Read more...]
Horse Trailers for Sale in Texas
Steel or Aluminium? Gooseneck or Sundowner? Is it going to be around $9,000 or reach even $40,000? Do you want a new horse trailer or you think a used one works its magic just as well? Horse Trailers for sale in Texas aren’t hard to find, it’s the competition that makes things a bit more complicated. Before you immerse in hundreds of ads and reviews, make sure you read all about horse trailers … [Read more...]