Gettysburg: History and Horses
July 3, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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I just returned from a fabulous trip to Gettysburg. I’m a history geek so this was a real treat. It was wonderful to see that they have maintained the dignity and essence of this important place in American history. It has not become some tacky, commercialized amusement park. The battlefield remains mostly as it was [...]
A Montana Artist Paints Montana
June 18, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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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. Deb Schmit paints a variety of subjects including landscapes and people … and horses! Her profile says she lives in “Middle of Nowhere, Montana.” A girl after my own heart. [...]
Pet Portraits: Your Horse as a Work of Art
June 4, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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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. I have tons of photographs of my horse, but what I treasure the most is an original portrait that I had done recently. [...]
Southwest Montana Stars in “Trail & Rider” Magazine
April 23, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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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. “Postcard From Montana: Gem of the West” is a travel article about a horse trip the writers made to the the Pioneer [...]
The Packer’s Bible
April 9, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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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. Author Joe Black’s book is known as the “packer’s bible” and hasn’t been improved upon [...]
Scratching That Itch: Itching Post
January 23, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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I have to share my new favorite horse gadget. It’s called the Itchin Post and my horses LOVE them! The Itchin Posts are molded rubber panels with raised conical points that provide a surface for horses (and other animals) to scratch those itches. They can be easily attached to any secured pole or flat surface [...]
Saddlemaking Video: Start to Finish
January 9, 2009 by Saddle Sense
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The saddlemaking process is fascinating and complex. Keith Valley, an accomplished saddle maker, has created this wonderful time lapse photo slide show that documents the making of a saddle from start to finish. This is definitely a “must-see” for western riding enthusiasts. If you’re interested in learning more about saddlemaking, you’ll also want to check [...]
Miles City Saddlery
October 3, 2008 by Saddle Sense
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Miles City Saddlery in Miles City, Montana is a legendary saddle shop. It’s roots go all the way back to the 1890′s and the eastern Montana cattle boom which saw millions of cattle driven up the Texas Trail to the pristine ranges of Montana. Miles City was at the center of that action. In the [...]
