Here we talk to The Society of Master Saddles to find out more about the work they carry out, how saddles have developed over the years and the real importance of having a correctly fitted saddle. Saddling Up – The Facts! A saddle is without a doubt the most important purchase for your horse. It is a well known fact that a horse needs a correctly fitted saddle to perform to … [Read more...]

Here the Society of Master Saddlers look at the different styles of martingale available today. Read on to find out more… Different Types of Martingale A martingale is a piece of tack which is usually used to control head carriage and act as an additional form of control.  There are several different types of martingale which are used for varying reasons and are seen across … [Read more...]

Feeding our horses to keep them in the best possible condition can cause a headache for many of us, especially over the colder months if we have a picky horse or one with a poor appetite. Dependant on age, breed and work load, horses will naturally tend to carry different proportions of fat and muscle and it is important we ensure our horse’s diet provides the appropriate … [Read more...]

The most important feed decision you make for your horse or pony should be choosing the best type of forage as this should provide up to 100% of the equine diet. Hay or haylage?  This is a choice that is often made simply on cost, but with so many products on the market these days, how can you be sure you are feeding the best type of forage for your horse? Here are some … [Read more...]

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...]