Cinch Connecting Strap
May 28, 2009 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Saddle Parts
The cinch connecting strap (also called a cinch hobble) connects the front cinch and flank cinch together. This is a small, but important, piece of equipment on double rigged saddles. Without this piece, the flank cinch can slip backwards into the horse’s flank and convert your well-mannered horse into a bucking bronc. You should never [...]
Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 16″ Custom Grant Willis Ranch Saddle
May 25, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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The “Used Saddle Pick of the Week” But you’ll find more great Custom Saddles for sale in our Tack Shop Every week we scour the Internet searching for a particularly juicy bargain on a high quality used western saddle and feature it here on the WSG Saddle Blog. The saddles featured are listed for sale [...]
Savvy On-Saddle Cinch Storage Technique
May 22, 2009 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Saddle Tips
Do you ever find yourself carrying your saddle with the cinch dragging on the ground? This is a problem worth solving and, fortunately, easily solved. Many people just simply throw their latigo and cinch over the their saddle seat when unsaddling. While this is an easy technique, it’s not a very savvy one. The straps [...]
Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 15″ Vintage Simco Show Saddle
May 18, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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The “Used Saddle Pick of the Week” But you’ll find more great Show Saddles for sale in our Tack Shop Every week we scour the Internet searching for a particularly juicy bargain on a high quality used western saddle and feature it here on the WSG Saddle Blog. The saddles featured are listed for sale [...]
Weather Extremes Are Hard on Horse Tack
May 15, 2009 by Saddle Sense
Filed under General Saddle Topics
As the weather starts to turn warm, it’s time to think about some extra TLC for your tack. While leather and synthetic tack will survive climate extremes – cold and heat, dampness and dryness – it won’t thrive in those types of extremes. If you want your tack to last as long as possible and [...]
Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 15.5″ Barrel Saddle From Unknown Maker
May 11, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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The “Used Saddle Pick of the Week” But you’ll find more great Barrel Saddles for sale in our Tack Shop Every week we scour the Internet searching for a particularly juicy bargain on a high quality used western saddle and feature it here on the WSG Saddle Blog. The saddles featured are listed for sale [...]
Can You Oil a Saddle Too Much?
May 7, 2009 by Saddle Sense
Filed under General Saddle Topics, Saddle Tips
The answer to this important question is an emphatic YES. Over time, excessive application of oil will break down the fibers in the leather and weaken it. Leather does need oil, but much less than most folks think. Applying a good coat of oil once a year will usually be sufficient. On the other hand, [...]
Used Saddle Pick of the Week: 15″ Dakota Roping Saddle
May 4, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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The “Used Saddle Pick of the Week” But you’ll find more great Roping Saddles for sale in our Tack Shop Every week we scour the Internet searching for a particularly juicy bargain on a high quality used western saddle and feature it here on the WSG Saddle Blog. The saddles featured are listed for sale [...]
