Form, Fit and Function

This Web excerpt addresses saddle fit for the horse. See the July issue of Western Horseman magazine for The Horseman’s Guide to Tack and Equipment excerpt about fitting the saddle to the rider.

Used trailer sales are booming in tough economic times. Here, top trailer professionals offer 5 tips to maximize your used trailer buying skills.

Rawhide tack is an important part of stock horse heritage, going back to the early vaqueros. Unfortunately, many owners of rawhide reins, hobbles, reatas and other equipment neglect to properly care for their tack, shortening its lifespan as working gear.

Diabetes and depression nearly robbed Bob Moline of his art and saddlemaking careers.  But the artist is back in the studio with a new vision and respect for the way of life he portrays.

When traveling abroad, leave behind your expectations, and your saddle. Learn how four horse cultures outside the United States put their own spin on stock saddles.