Navigating the Heartache of Letting Go
End-of-Life Decisions for Your Beloved Animals While our focus here is usually on saddles, there comes a time in every horse, dog, cat, or any pet owner’s journey when we must make difficult cho... Read More
The True Value of a Well-Fitting Saddle
Introduction: The Cost vs. Value Dilemma Investing in a well-fitting saddle is a critical decision, yet often overshadowed by other expenses in the equestrian world. Riders and horse owners are willin... Read More
Understanding Washing Machines and Caring for Saddle Sox
Not All Washing Machines are Created Equal It’s important to recognize that different washing machines have distinct functionalities. While this may seem like common knowledge, what might not be... Read More
Final Preparations and the Event
Leading up to the race weekend, we undertook a final dress rehearsal to ensure we were fully prepared for the big day’s momentum and the challenges it might bring. Our preparations included asse... Read More
Pace Yourself
When conditioning your horse, it’s important to understand that you won’t maintain the same pace as you would in a race. We recently embarked on a conditioning ride, averaging around 4 mil... Read More
A Training Ride
I’ve pondered the question of my riding prowess: how fit am I, really? Regrettably, I must admit that I fall into the realm of average. At the ripe age of 50, I can no longer claim the agility o... Read More
My Hard to Fit Horse
My Journey Starts I had a hard to fit horse, I have probably always had hard to fit horses, still do! I just know more now than I did then. That is the beauty of the equine industry, no matter which p... Read More
Conditioning for Endurance
Conditioning – Just Riding? You would think that it is just about riding your horse and getting them and you fit enough to complete the ride. But there is so much more such as, finishing the des... Read More
How to Palpate Your Horse
Have you ever been curious about how to palpate your horse? If so, you’re in luck! In this series of videos, Cathy will guide you through the process of performing a full body palpation on your ... Read More
Saddle Fitting is a Science and an Art
Saddle fitting is both a science and an art, requiring careful consideration for both the horse and the rider. It’s important to understand that horses and riders undergo changes throughout thei... Read More
Perform a Safety Check on Your Saddle
Performing a Safety Check on Your Saddle. This is one thing that I see neglected often among riders. This is not for lack of caring for their own safety or their horse’s. I have foun... Read More
Horses In Motion
Have you ever observed your horse or a group of horses in motion, gracefully moving around the pasture? Notice how their muscles flex and ripple along their entire body, from nose to tail. It’s ... Read More
Flex Panel Saddles – Why the bad rap?
The Discussion that Started this Post I recently had a brief discussion on a Facebook Group with the admin of the group about the Evolutionary Saddle. They were concerned about its functi... Read More
The System X How does it fit?
The System X construction – Why and How does it work? The appropriate System X panels for each size of tree are built on to fit your horse and distribute the rider’s weight for a lifetime.... Read More
In Search of a Saddle – A Trainer’s Perspective
Background Since about 1955, I’ve been searching for a better way to gain my horse’s cooperation, a better way to help him reach his potential, a better way to help him perform with enthus... Read More
Where is the Flexible Panel Saddle Today?
Companies that are out of business or re-marketing There have been a lot of changes in the flexible panel saddle industry in the past 40+ years. Here is a brief synopsis of what has happened and where... Read More