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Saddle Fit and Sweat Patterns: How are They Related?

Let’s take a look at sweat patterns and what they may be telling you about your horse’s saddle fit. You can glean valuable information about how your horse’s back is interacting with the saddle by regularly checking sweat patterns after rides.
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Not so Scary Trails: Being the Leader Your Horse Needs

Not so Scary Trails: Being the Leader Your Horse Needs

We often come across obstacles in our pathways when we are riding our horses. Whether out on the trail or working with something in the arena, it is very important that you can “take the reins” and lead your horse where you need them to go. Read along as professional horseman Richard Winters describes how to be the leader your horse needs.
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photo credit: Stacy Widder

It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New!

A few weeks ago, I attended an extreme trail clinic with my Thoroughbred/Appaloosa, Indy. What may surprise you, however, is that neither Indy nor I have ever done anything like that before! If you follow our blog posts, you may remember my background and training is mainly in the English discipline.
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How a Little Boy with Dreams Became a Professional Horseman

How a Little Boy with Dreams Became a Professional Horseman

From a little boy with dreams, professional horseman Ken McNabb, has established himself into a well known trainer, clinician, host of the award-winning RFD-TV show – Discovering the Horseman Within and partner in the top quality annual Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Sale.
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