2011年2月13日星期日

Choosing Saddles/Horse Tack for Safe Horse Handling

Providing the best care for a horse is not as simple a task as many may think. There are many aspects of safe horse handling that must be adhered to, including choosing saddles/horse tack. All of the particular supplies that one needs to care for a horse are important but knowing how to choose the proper horse tack and saddle means understanding the value of properly measuring for fits. When it comes to horse tack in English or Western varieties, the main difference is that English tack is a bit more complicated to use than Western. By definition, horse tack can include bridles, harnesses, lead ropes, cinches, martin angles, bridles, saddles, saddle pads, halters, breastplates and the girth.
Safe horse handling is more than a notion but less than trouble when choosing saddles/horse tack for the equestrian in question. A perfect match for the horse is a must and this match must be properly maintained which means that equipment must be fitted properly at the start and must be routinely checked for wear and tear as well as replaced when parts have worn down. Nothing is more dangerous than horse handling and riding on a horse that is outfitted with saddle/tack that is in poor condition. Danger exists for both rider and horse to experience injury.
No matter if the choice is the use of Western or English tack, everything a horse is outfitted with is important. Choosing saddles includes a wide range such as pleasure saddles which are used just for leisure riding, side saddles for proper ladies, roping saddles, jumping saddles, military saddles, training saddles and dressage saddles just to name a few. Choosing saddles/horse tack should be specific to the individual horse with regard to personality and temperament. A high spirited horse may fair better with nylon horse tack equipment where as an older mare may do well with leather tack, which is more expensive and requires higher maintenance than nylon but may serve a particular horse with excellence in fit and comfort.
Well fitting, safe tack is most essential for every horse. Using quality equipment means choosing saddles/horse tack that is reliable and built by trusted brands such as Requisite branded products. No matter if the search is for bridle work, bits, girths, irons or leathers and without regard to the budget or classes of use, you can gain access to proper saddles/horse tack and ensure that your horse is outfitted properly each time they leave the barn for training, riding or whatever the case.
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by Colm Dillinger

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