When it comes to saddle pads, the material you choose plays a vital role in your horse’s comfort and overall performance. Many riders turn to advanced synthetic materials or foam […]
From the mountain tops of Mongolia and the plains of Argentina, the rolling hills of Scotland and the western ranges of America, hair based cinchas have been used for centuries. […]
In the equine world it seems that each year we are presented with new ideas about training, health care requirements, and tack. Some of it is a new twist to […]
There is a great deal of misunderstanding in the equine world in respect to dry spots and what they indicate. Not all dry spots are bad, but you have to […]
Heroes and horses is a unique program that uses the remote wilderness and the horse/human connection to challenge and inspire personal growth in veterans suffering from mental and physical scars. […]
Do you know what you’re putting under your saddle? Of course, you use a saddle pad under your saddle, but do you know what kind of saddle pad? How it’s […]
When we talk about a fantastic show horse we often call them great legged and no matter how talented a horse may be the chances of those legs staying perfect […]
Recognizing Saddle Fit issues with 5 Star Equine by Robyn Duplisea You demand a lot of your horses. You ask them to perform highly athletic maneuvers that are no small feat for a […]
Marketing of saddle pads has become big business. All one has to do is make a web search and you will find over 15 pages of manufacturers. Each pad company […]
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I proudly use and recommend using 5 Star pads. I have been using 5 Stars for about 2 years and have not found anything that helps a saddle fit a horse better. 5 Stars do not slide back or roll with a saddle. I train barrel horses and compete in futurities, rodeos and do private lesson [...]Amanda Richardson
