Without doubt and thankfully times have changed!  Not that many years ago many riders and owners would buy a new horse and expect the tack they already had to fit, while others requested to buy the existing tack – it might fit the horse but would it help with rider position and balance?  Here the team at the Society of Master Saddlers discuss the options.   Buying Tack for Your … [Read more...]

Here Society of Master Saddlers’ Qualified Saddle Fitter, Helen Reader, provides advice on the correct seat length for horse and rider. How can I work out what seat length will fit both me and my horse? The maximum length of the seat is determined by the length of the horse’s rib cage. Find the last rib and then follow the natural curve up, the tree of the saddle must not pass … [Read more...]

Master Saddler and Society of Master Saddlers’ Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter, Kay Hastilow answers: What is the best way to find a Qualified Saddle Fitter? Are there any qualifications I can look for? Answer: There are many people out there claiming to be saddle fitters but in my opinion there is only one qualifying association that you should turn to for a properly … [Read more...]

Feeding the Fizzy Horse with HorseHage and Mollichaff. Feeding horses that tend to be excitable or sharp can prove to be quite a challenge, especially if they drop weight easily, or are particularly fussy. With these individuals, it is equally important to look at their management routines and environment to ensure that any potentially stressful situations are kept to a … [Read more...]

 Summer is arguably the most pleasurable time to own a horse, but it’s important to consider your horse’s nutrition throughout as this can be just as important as it is in winter – fortunately Castle Horse Feeds have a number of nutritious feeds to support work and health throughout the summer months, whatever the situation. Grazing  If your horse is out 24/7 during … [Read more...]