Poll Recap: Saddle Fit
Jennifer Whittle
January 21, 2014
Just over half of the respondents in this week’s poll said they have had a saddle professionally fitted.
Just over half of the respondents in this week’s poll said they have had a saddle professionally fitted.
Of the 2,580 respondents, 951 (37%) said that they would ride in a western saddle.
Of the 264 respondents, 194 (73%) said they made a horse-related New Year’s resolution for 2014.
What internet resources do you use to find trails?
Keep your horse safe by learning what to do if you see or suspect wildlife threats.
The summit is designed to bring trail riders together for education and networking opportunities.
While the fall weather is cooler and often more pleasant for riding, if you live near or trail ride in rural areas it is extremely important that you are aware of hunting season safety points.
Beware of these flying insects when trail riding with your horse.
Once you learn how the equine eye functions, you’ll better understand your horse’s actions. And you’ll have insight managing your trail horse when it becomes skittish for no apparent reason.
Most people wouldn’t think of getting up from a desk job and heading off into the mountains or hill country for long hikes without first getting into condition. The same should be true for your horse.
Readers react to the death of the National competitive trail mileage record holder Elmer Bandit.
Horses that are mainly ridden on weekends require special care and training to avoid injury.
Many people worry that horses coming from near sea level will have trouble acclimating to the mountain altitudes. If they are physically fit, horses have an easier time adjusting than humans, and it’s all due to physiology.
Look for a horse that’s alert to its surroundings and pays special attention to unusual objects. This is where the subtlety comes in. You want the horse to be observant, but you don’t want it to become agitated and frightened when it sees something.
Once you have your destination in mind and have set about procuring all the necessary information, think about your equipment, such as packsaddles, tents, sleeping bags, cooking and eating utensils, and, it seems, a million other things.
Once you have committed to a pack trip, the preparation begins, even though it might be a year away. First of all, you must decide where you are going and obtain all possible information about the area.
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