Resources

July 3, 2009

• Gettysburg: History and Horses

  I just returned from a fabulous trip to Gettysburg. I'm a history geek so this was a real treat. (…)

June 18, 2009

• A Montana Artist Paints Montana

  My sister, Jill Stefani Wagner, who's an artist, just sent me a link to the website of a Montana painter that she thought I might enjoy. She was very right. (…)

June 4, 2009

• Pet Portraits: Your Horse as a Work of Art

  If you're reading this blog, then you probably feel as I do that there is no more beautiful animal than a horse. And the most beautiful of all is our own horse. (…)

April 23, 2009

• Southwest Montana Stars in "Trail & Rider" Magazine

  Last night I curled up with the latest copy of "The Trail Rider" magazine (May 2009) and was excited to come across an article on my neck of the woods - southwestern Montana. (…)

April 9, 2009

• The Packer's Bible

  If you're considering packing with your horses this summer (or even if you're just interested in the subject), you'll want to pick of this little jewel of a book, first published in the 1950's - Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails. (…)

January 23, 2009

• Scratching That Itch: Itching Post

  I have to share my new favorite horse gadget. It's called the Itchin Post and my horses LOVE them! (…)

January 9, 2009

• Saddlemaking Video: Start to Finish

  The saddlemaking process is fascinating and complex. (…)

September 25, 2008

• Authentic Navajo Blankets from the Navajo

  Alvin Whitehair, a subscriber to our monthly email newsletter, "Saddle Sense," wrote me in response to our recent newsletter article about the tradition of Navajo saddle blankets. (…)

September 18, 2008

• The Art of Moseying

  I just read a great article in "Horse Illustrated" magazine called "The Art of Moseying." Unfortunately, Horse Illustrated doesn't have a website version of their magazine or I'd just link you to it. (…)

September 11, 2008

• Mentoring Program for Cowboy Gearmakers

  There's a great article in the September issue of "Western Horseman" magazine (if you don't yet subscribe, add that to your to do list) about the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) mentoring program. (…)

July 2, 2008

• The Western Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle Fit Book

  Veterinarian, Joyce Harman's much-delayed book on saddle fit for the western horse was officially released today, July 2nd.

  The Western Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book

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June 13, 2008

• Leathercrafters & Saddlers Journal

  If you have an interest in saddle making and leather craft, then you'll definitely want to subscribe to Leathercrafters & Saddlers Journal. (…)

May 22, 2008

• Horse and Riding Videos on YouTube

  You've undoubtedly heard of YouTube and all of the millions of videos uploaded to the site for public viewing. (…)

May 9, 2008

• Overnight Stabling Directory

  The Equine Travelers of America have announced that the 2008 Nationwide Overnight Stabling Directory & Equestrian Vacation Guide is now available. (…)

April 26, 2008

• Announcing the Launch of EnglishSaddleShop.com

  I started out early in life as an English style of rider. It was the only type of riding lessons that were available where I grew up and my parents wanted me to have a good foundation. (…)

April 19, 2008

• How To Ship Western Saddles

  We received a question from "Ben," a visitor and Saddle Sense newsletter subscriber, asking what was the best way to ship a western saddle.  We thought that was a great question and something we should share with all of our readers. (…)

April 17, 2008

• Cowboys and Presidents

  For those of you who live or will be visiting the Los Angeles area in the next six months, there is a very interesting exhibit at the Autry National Center  called "Cowboys and Presidents." The exhibit runs April 7th-Septermber 7th. (…)

April 12, 2008

• Our Readers Are Craftsmen, Too

  I'm discovering that a number of our readers are quite talented craftsmen in their own right. We thought it would be fun to share their work with you from time to time. (…)

April 10, 2008

• Breyer Model Horses - For Big and Little Horse Lovers Alike

  I've always loved horses  -  from my earliest memory. As a child I was always playing with horse toys. My favorites were the Breyer Model Horses. (…)

April 4, 2008

• Some Hope For Achy Riding Knees

  Riding can be tough on the knees. Having properly turned stirrups will surely help, but many riders still suffer from knee problems. (…)