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Archive for April, 2008

Plan Your Vacation with Horseback Riding in Mind? Visit New Brunswick Canada

Image via WikipediaHorseback riding as part of your vacation. New Brunswick Canada is a great place to vacation and if you love Horseback riding you can find place to stay where they offer Horseback riding as part of the adventure.
As a kid living in Ontario I didn’t get the chance to do any horseback riding. […]

The Different Types of Fly Sheets For Horses

Anyone who owns horses knows that fly are a problem. Even barns and horse owners with the tidiest stables, that haul their manure away immediately and have nice dry sandy lots have to deal with fly issues. Many horse owners attempt to control their fly population by using a variety of methods including fly sprays, […]

What Is Western Tack?

Image from WikipediaWestern tack is also known as ‘cowboy tack’. There is a difference in some of the western tack as opposed to, say, English tack. The English, for instance, have different tack to accommodate their different usage and riding styles. Western tack is used more for the purpose of riding the […]

Saddles and Horse Blankets

Image via WikipediaThey would seem to be a team anywhere, the saddles and horse blankets.  Western saddles and horse blankets are a necessary couple.  Not all saddles require the use of a horse blanket.  Indeed, there is also padding which could eliminate the need for the horse blanket under a saddle.
Saddles are plentiful and varied.  […]

Ponies Are Adorable

Image via WikipediaAlmost any baby is adorable.  Okay, there are some that only a mother could love, but then beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  How could anyone not fall in love with ponies?  They have such a charm, children are attracted to them, children’s books are written about them, and horse blankets […]

Horseback Riding Yosemite

Image via WikipediaIf you’d like to explore the splendor of the Sierra Mountains, try Horseback riding in Yosemite National Park in California. Regardless of your experience level, there is something for everyone with guided trail rides, multi-hour and multi-day camping trips and even pony rides for the kids. Following are some of the great Horseback […]

Horse Tack-Purchasing a Western Saddle Blanket

Image via WikipediaAt first it can seems like such a simple task, all you have to do is open that glossy horse supply and tack catalog that is laying on the table and purchase a new Western saddle pad. No problem.
Just a few short seconds after opening the catalog you realize exactly how big a […]

Horseback Riding San Diego

If you live in the San Diego area and are interested in Horseback riding, you’ll be happy to know that there are several ranches close to the downtown area. Let’s take a look at a few to give you some background as to what they have to offer along with their locations and contact information.
The […]

Horseback Riding Vacations

Horseback riding vacations are a great way to go if you’ve got a love of horses and enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of locations and packages available, not only in the United States, but internationally as well.
Dude ranches offer beautiful settings with accommodations available for just about any size group from one or two […]