Posts Tagged ‘tack’
Tricked Out Tack Room
April 13, 2018
Savanna Simmons
My husband Boe built a tack room into an existing quonset on the ranch here, and he implemented a really neat revolving saddle wall that makes saddling multiple colts and horses so easy. It eliminates scraping saddles through tight doors, getting in each other’s way, and slinging saddles up on fences. It really helps keep […]
Buckaroo Buys: Cow Camp Supply
November 1, 2017
Savanna Simmons
Sparky and Bonnie Wallace have some neat things going on at Cow Camp Supply in Fairfield, Montana. In addition to having everything a person or horse could need or wear, with the exception of boots, they’ve got some pretty unique products over there, including pen and ink drawings, handmade fleece pullovers, and Amish hats. Bonnie […]
Slick Storage of Your Latigo
July 24, 2017
Savanna Simmons
In Properly Storing Gear Part one and Part two, I talked about how my husband and I are very particular about how our gear is stored, and in doing so, we often maximize its lifespan. Consider this an addendum to that blog, but important enough to stand on its own. Let me get up on […]
Properly Storing Horse Gear: Part 2
June 13, 2017
Savanna Simmons
Properly storing gear prolongs its lifespan and allows it to work for you for a long time. When using natural materials, like mohair cinches, wool pads, and horsehair mecates and get-downs, letting the fibers dry in the same shape as you would use them on your horse can extend the life and improve usability. Related […]
Properly Storing Horse Gear: Part 1
June 5, 2017
Savanna Simmons
Storing gear the proper way can affect its lifespan and allow it to work for you for a long time. When using natural materials, like mohair cinches, wool pads, and horsehair mecates and get-downs, letting the fibers dry in the same shape as you would use them on your horse can extend the life and […]
Easing The Bite Of The Curb Chain
July 27, 2015
Jan Swan Wood
Keeping bridles put together for varying horses and their level of training can be a challenge. Having a well equipped tack room is great, but not everyone has everything they need just exactly when they need it. Over the years, I have occasionally found myself with more curb chains than curb straps for my bridles. […]
How To Tie A Rope Halter…Correctly
June 23, 2015
Lynn Kohr
How To Tie A Rope Halter…Correctly. When I see a rope halter tied incorrectly,(the tie is above the loop) I learn something about the person behind the tie. He might be a dude. When tied above the halter loop, a horse can pull out of the halter pretty easily and quickly. If you have ever […]
Saddle Pads
May 22, 2015
Lynn Kohr
Saddle pads, are a great cushion between our horse and our saddle. There are so many choices and where exactly should they be positioned on our horses’ backs? Even with all of the choices available I find myself using wool pads and using ones that have a contour built into them (much like the shape […]