Authentic Navajo Blankets from the Navajo
September 25, 2008 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Resources
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. Alvin shared with me the website of a wonderful organization called Adopt-a-Native Elder Program, a non-profit program that supports members of the Navajo Nation still living traditionally and [...]
The Art of Moseying
September 18, 2008 by Saddle Sense
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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. It’s certainly worth reading the entire article. The article is written by Cynthia McFarland with Pat Parelli. The article is all about [...]
Mentoring Program for Cowboy Gearmakers
September 11, 2008 by Saddle Sense
Filed under General Saddle Topics, Resources
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. TCAA members are gearmakers at the top of their field – saddlemakers, silversmiths, bit and spur makers, rawhide braiders. Each member chooses [...]
The Western Horse’s Pain-Free Back and Saddle Fit Book
July 2, 2008 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Featured Posts, Resources, Saddle Fit
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 Dr. Harman’s earlier books and DVDs have clearly established her as the preeminent expert in saddle fit, but, more importantly, as someone who can make the subject understandable and [...]
Leathercrafters & Saddlers Journal
June 13, 2008 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Resources
If you have an interest in saddle making and leather craft, then you’ll definitely want to subscribe to Leathercrafters & Saddlers Journal. It’s packed full of exciting, how-to, step-by-step instructional articles focused exclusively on leather. One hundred pages in each issue provide a large selection of projects addressing many different types of leatherwork. Articles cover [...]
Horse and Riding Videos on YouTube
May 22, 2008 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Resources
You’ve undoubtedly heard of YouTube and all of the millions of videos uploaded to the site for public viewing. The entertaining and funny videos seem to get the most attention but there are also lots of great educational videos on YouTube on all sorts of areas including horses and riding. But you need to be [...]
Overnight Stabling Directory
May 9, 2008 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Resources
The Equine Travelers of America have announced that the 2008 Nationwide Overnight Stabling Directory & Equestrian Vacation Guide is now available. Now in its 26th year of publication, the Directory is a valuable resource for traveling horse people, and gives them the option of planning ahead for trips. For retailers, the Directory could make a [...]
Announcing the Launch of EnglishSaddleShop.com
April 26, 2008 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Resources
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. Anyone who does both types of riding knows that riding is riding. The basics are the same. It’s [...]
