Welcome to my blog! I'm not the greatest rider but I do have thirty years experience with tacking horses -primarily English seat which I would like to share with others. A person who is new to the equestrian world can waste a lot of money on their first tack. I did. Hopefully, I can share some information, answer some questions and maybe save others thousands of dollars which they will of course share with me! Kidding! Got your attention! I have a variety of horses from a skinny Arab to a giant Percheron. There is no such thing as "one size fits all" and bad fit can upset your horse, harm them and certainly not provide a good ride!
My son is in USPC (United States Pony Club) and has been in for 5-6 years. I've noticed as new parents and children come and go, they are a litttle shy about asking tack questions and can often make costly mistakes (I did). USPC teaches an awful lot about how to tack the horse/pony but they are not in a position to opening recommend brands.
I see two common errors. those that but expensive tack that does not fit and those that buy tack that is too cheap and won't last or also doesn't fit.
I have several particular brand names I like which I will discuss in a later blog but some of this is particular to the horse you own. some tack is just better with certain breeds.
I will be posting blogs o saddle fit, saddle selection, bridle sfit and selection as well as other topics that readers might have an interest in.
For now, Haapy Trails!
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