By far, the most common bits used by horsemen are snaffle bits. And, there are many, many different types of snaffles out there, made in different sizes and made of different materials. Snaffle bits are all alike in this one way…they provide direct contact from the rider’s hands to the horses’ mouth. Curb bits, on [...]

There are several kinds of Western saddles that are used for a variety of purposes. Their look and style vary depending on their intended use. This article is a quick overview of the basic western saddles for the equestrian.
1. In most boarding barns you will see a generic Western Show Saddle, designed for looks rather [...]

Some people find that horse riding clothing is rather chic! In fact, millions of dollars are spent each year in this industry. However, there is one piece of clothing that you cannot do without: a helmet. It matters not how chic you look if you incur a brain injury that leaves you debilitated or worse.
There [...]

Horse riding boots come second only to helmets when you are dressing for safety. One of the most frightening accidents you can have with a horse is getting thrown (or falling off) and having your foot caught in the stirrup. Once you are off his back, but your foot is stuck in the stirrup, your [...]

In an earlier article about horse riding equipment, I discussed various snaffle bits. With snaffle bits, the reins of the bridle are attached to the bit rings at the corner of the horses’ mouth and you, the rider, have DIRECT contact with his mouth. Curb bits work differently from that. In this article I will [...]