by Lacy Hawkins | Mar 3, 2021
Choosing a bit for a horse that is ridden with a Western saddle is often dependent upon the horse’s purpose, the size and shape of its mouth, its training and history. If the horse has not been harshly treated and its mouth is still tender, the mildest bit...
by Lacy Hawkins | Aug 1, 2020
Horses are resilient animals, but just like any animal, harsh conditions can cause illness or injury. Summer is a great time of year for horses, but there are some concerns that need to be addressed in order to keep your horse healthy this time of year. There are many...
by Lacy Hawkins | Jul 7, 2020
Western-style horse riding is a style that is primarily used in the western part of the US. It is easily recognized as the cowboy or rancher style of riding that has little to no similarity with the English style of riding. However, western-style riding has not always...
by Lacy Hawkins | Feb 24, 2020
When getting started with Western-style horse riding, it can be tough to figure out where exactly to start learning. There are tons of resources available to you, but not all of them are equal when it comes to quality content. Today, I’ll round up a few of the best...
by Lacy Hawkins | Feb 4, 2020
What determines your choice for a bit or bitless bridle? Well, it depends on a various amount of factors. This includes but is not limited to, style of riding, horse breed, skill level of the rider, level of your horse’s training, and how much money you can put into...
by Lacy Hawkins | Feb 2, 2020
Ask someone who is unfamiliar with the equine field what words they most closely relate to horses – you’ll probably hear a chorus of “spurs,” “bits,” and “blinders” intertwined with the most common answer: saddles. To some, a saddle is a saddle, but those people...
