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What Your Horse’s Behavior Might Be Telling You About Pain

Horses are masters at hiding discomfort. As prey animals, they have evolved to mask signs of pain as a survival mechanism, which can make...

Tack fitting for maximum comfort and performance

Poorly fitted tack can cause your horse pain, along with a range of performance problems.  Correct tack fitting is as important to the equine athlete...

Is your saddle hurting your horse’s back?

Pinpointing the root cause when your horse seems "off" can be challenging. Here’s how to figure out if his saddle is the problem. Consider...

How time off from riding can affect saddle fit

If you’ve taken some time off from riding, be sure to reassess the fit of your horse’s saddle before climbing back into it! Our lives,...

How cold weather can affect saddle fit

The cold season is in full swing, and that means your horse’s saddle might be fitting a bit differently. Here’s how to assess and...

Muscle soreness in horses – how to recognize and treat it

Is your horse suffering from primary or secondary muscle soreness? Learn the difference between the two, know what signs to look for, and what...

Saddle fit — muscle atrophy and definition

What exactly is muscle atrophy in horses, and how does it differ from good muscle definition? Muscle atrophy occurs in a horse when an unbalanced...

Treeless saddles

Treeless saddles offer a lot of advantages, but they don’t work for every horse or rider. Find out whether or not you should consider...

Saddle placement – is my horse in pain?

Correct saddle placement will make your horse happier and more comfortable, and may even help resolve some of those unwanted "cranky" behaviors! A horse is...

Saddle fit and girth choices – the two go hand in...

The girth directly affects saddle fit. Here's how to find one that works for your horse. The girth is the most important saddle accessory because...