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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Horse Journal
Tying The Latigo
Pulling the latigo through a buckle, poking the buckle's tongue through a
pre-punched hole and securing it is the modern way to cinch up a western saddle.
Most new cinches have buckles with tongues, and the latigos come with
pre-punched holes, making it easy to pull up a latigo to the right... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Online Exclusives
Western Wear Pioneer and Icon Jack A. Weil Dies at Age 107
Jack A. Weil, founder of Rockmount Ranch Wear ( www.rockmount.com/ ) and the original
snap button western shirt, died on Wednesday, August 13 in his Denver home. "Papa Jack's" imprint on cowboy
fashion made him legendary, but the 107-year-old's hard work and personality on
display everyday at... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Saddle Up
Next to your horse, your saddle is your best friend. You spend
hours in it when you're on the trail, depending on it to keep you comfortable
and secure. A well-fitting saddle also distributes your weight over your horse's
back, easing his burden and extending his stamina.
Of course, you can... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Trail Riding Take-Alongs
Most horses love going out on the trail. It's a nice break from
the usual training regimen. However, stepping outside the box brings its own set
of hazards and challenges. Deer, bear, quail, skunk, and other denizens of the
trail are rare in the arena, so horses acclimated to a more... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Emergency Supply Kit
Tuck the Ready Freddy emergency supply pack into a corner of your
trailer, and you'll be prepared for almost any contingency -- no batteries
necessary. The kit contains traditional staples, including rope, emergency
blankets, a multi-function tool, food and water pouches, pen and paper, and... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Natural Insect Repellent
Take a natural approach to keeping insects at bay on the trail:
Bugband uses Graniol, a geranium-oil extract, to repel such insects as
mosquitoes, flies, and ticks, rather than a manmade chemical, such as DEET. Use
it on yourself and your equine friend. Bugband is available as a pump spray,... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Trail Rider
Protective Trail Riding Shirt
Men, let your riding clothes help you in the battle against biting
insects, and the diseases and discomfort they bring with them. Ariat
International now offers men's woven shirts, knit T-shirts, and bandannas made
with Buzz Off Insect Shield technology. The proprietary permethrin formula (a... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Rodeo
Saddle Fit with Dale Martin
Editor's note: Dale Martin is one of the most well-known saddle
makers in the team roping industry. After a recent chat, we asked him to put his
thoughts about saddle fit together in an article for us. With his extensive
industry network, he submitted the following article.
I have been... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Perfect Horse
A Hands-On Approach to Saddle Fit
Think back to the days when most horses were born and bred
locally. There was a local saddle maker who knew every bloodline in the region
and how the horses were built. He likely knew your horse's sire and dam and had
probably built saddles for them. When he looked at your horse, he could see... | read »
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Gear: Tack
from the pages of Horse Journal
Charles Owen Knows Helmets
Like riding, helmets are all about feel. It's about how a helmet
feels on your head, how you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror when
wearing it, and how you feel when you shell out the dollars for your purchase.
And, like feel, it's a very personal thing. Not every helmet is suited... | read »
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| Horse Trail Riding Saddle from Crates Leather |
Description: Crates Leather Company offers a variety of horse saddles, including
those made for horse trail riders, endurance/distance riders, and those who ride
Arabian Horses.
The test: Our Ask the Trainer columnist, J.F. Sheppard, has used
Crates... | read |
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