Trail Tips

Trail Riding Equipment: Saddles and Tack

I find the term Trail Riding Equipment on the one hand to be rather vague, and on the other all-encompassing. By this I mean that there is so much equipment...

Disaster Preparedness for Horse Owners | Outfit...

While this article focuses on fire, many other natural disasters can certainly warrant the same level of preparedness: hurricanes, floods, blizzards, etc. The specific preparations may differ, but the concepts...

Preventing Heat Stroke in Horses

As temperatures rise, please keep your stock's health in mind at all times. Heat stroke can occur not just when horses are working hard, but also when they are traveling...

Leather Tools for Do It Yourself Saddle Repair

There are a few leather tools and hardware that every horseman should have for making minor saddle repairs. These leather tools will help you fix broken straps and parts, do...

How much weight can my horse carry? | Outfitter...

We often hear this question in reference to all manner of weight: the rider, the horse saddlebags, hornbags, pack loads, etc. There is no simple answer. Just like humans, some...

What Is the Best Horse For Trail Riding?

Anyone who enjoys trail riding will tell you that a good trail horse is worth his weight in gold. A common misconception is that if the horse isn’t good enough...