We’re right about the 18 month mark and in this installment we introduce the horse blanket for the first time! We’re right about the 18 month mark and in this installment we introduce the horse blanket for the first time!
Smokey’s 22nd Week Of Training
For our Smokey training update this month we bought Dennis a microphone. Now you’ll be able to listen to his thoughts and observations as he is working with Smokey. Enjoy!
Smokey The BLM Mustang
Since I was very young I always thought I was put here to protect and serve the animals. I dreamed of buying a lot of acreage and turning it into a sanctuary for horses and dogs. I keep trying to win the BIG lotto, but not yet. So, I thought to myself I cant save them all but maybe I …
First Time Saddle Buyer Beware!
A few years ago at a horse expo in California I overheard a man talking to his friend after he had left our booth. He told his friend that our saddles were overpriced and how he had found a brand new saddle for under $500. He then went on to brag about his new $70,000 horse trailer and his new …
Buying A Used Synergist
Over the years we have found riders who will buy a used Synergist saddle from a third party based only on their seat size and then be surprised that the saddle either caused their horse to get sore or themselves. Our saddles don’t magically fit every horse and rider combination. They were initially created to fit one horse and one …
Sweat Patterns and Saddle Fit
It’s just about impossible to walk through a big boarding facility or barn without the topic of sweat patterns and saddle fit coming up. If all you are looking at when assessing how well your saddle fits is the sweat marks after a ride, you are only getting a small piece of the overall picture. Typical sweat pattern Here is ...
Custom Saddle or Semi-Custom ~ Pros and Cons?
When faced with a decision between A and B, I love to look at it from the point of view of Pros and Cons. Choosing between a semi-custom or custom saddle is no different. What would be a great decision for one person may create a nightmare for another. Sometime around 2012 we started offering semi-custom saddles. Our initial intension ...