Month: June 2019

Are you SURE your saddle fits your horse?

Years ago, if you owned one saddle, chances are it would fit most of your horses, at least well enough. But this is no longer the case. What’s changed? For one thing, the variety of horse breeds that people commonly ride has changed. When I was growing up the most popular breeds were thoroughbreds, Arabians,…



The Bank Robber’s Knot

Is your relationship with knots characterized by fear and loathing, or curiosity and delight? Personally, I love learning new knots and feel especially gratified when I can chose just the right knot for every job. I want to share with you my favorite knot for tying a horse to a trailer (or other object). It’s…