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Take control of your riding experience by designing your very own Custom Synergy Wool Saddle Pad, handmade by Weaver Equine. Your new saddle pad will be crafted with the bond between rider and horse at the front of mind. With just a few clicks, dedicated craftspeople will turn your vision into a reality. This commitment ensures that every saddle pad you receive will be stylish, functional, and durable.

As we eagerly await the first signs of the spring thaw, horseback riders everywhere are eagerly anticipating a season of renewal and growth. It's the perfect time to embark on the Weaver Equine 60 Day Riding Challenge, a transformative journey designed to strengthen the bond between horse and rider, enhance horsemanship skills, and prepare for a successful spring riding season.

Unveiling the latest equestrian fashion, Weaver Equine takes the lead with Synergy Contoured Performance Saddle Pads, featuring new toppers in the captivating Wildflower and adventurous Rambler patterns.

Let's delve into some inspiring New Year's goals that will boost your riding experience and foster a thriving connection between you and your equine companion in 2024.

When colder weather is on the way, it’s time to start thinking about selecting a winter horse blanket and ensuring it fits properly. A winter horse blanket is an essential addition to your horse gear, offering comfort and protection when temperatures start to drop.

Horseback riding and saddle pad selection go hand in hand. One of the top things to keep in mind when selecting the best saddle pad is the pad’s ability to effectively absorb and dissipate shock. A shock-absorbing saddle pad helps protect both horse and rider from the impact of the animal’s movement.

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.

If you have a fearful or anxious horse, it’s important for you to respond with patience, understanding and a willingness to work at your horse’s pace. Since horses are prey animals in nature, they have developed strong protective instincts as an ingrained part of their equine behavior.

You’re passionate about building a relationship of trust with your horse. When you embark on your next horse riding session, try a few of Ken McNabb’s tried-and-true techniques to improve communication with your horse and advance in your horsemanship journey.

In 2021 I competed at Road to the Horse, which was actually held in Texas instead of its typical location in Lexington, Kentucky due to the Covid outbreak. For the competition, I chose a 6666 Ranch red roan colt, which I later named Dandy. After the 2021 competition, I then got the opportunity to purchase Dandy and have continued his training at home. This month I wanted to share an exercise for consideration in your colt starting program at home.

Are horses dangerous? Haley Wright of Wright Direction Horsemanship examines horse behavior, and offers several tips to help keep riders and handlers safe around horses.

Now in its 18th year, the IEA has nearly 14,500 members across the United States riding and coaching Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage disciplines.