Eclectic Horseman’s Saddle Classifieds

If you’re a fan of the buckaroo style saddle and are looking to buy one used, then make sure to check out Eclectic Horseman’s website. They have a classified section where there are usually a number of high quality used buckaroo style saddles. These aren’t inexpensive saddles – usually running $2000 and up – but [...]

The Cinching Stretch

After you’ve finished tightening your cinch (Make sure to read about the proper way to cinch a horse), there’s one more step to ensure your horse’s comfort and prevent saddle sores. That’s the Cinching Stretch.
Lift and gradually stretch each front leg out in front as far as your horse will allow. If you’re doing this [...]

Weather Extremes Are Hard on Horse Tack

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 stay [...]

Can You Oil a Saddle Too Much?

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, there’s no [...]

Slippery Saddles

I receive a fair amount of mail asking me what causes slippery saddles and how to deal with them. I have to be a bit delicate in my answer because the culprit is invariably a low quality saddle.
Slippery saddles are almost always caused by a finish that some saddle manufacturers put on their saddles. Good [...]

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