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What is Equine Salt Therapy?  As a proud horse owner, you know how important it is to keep your equine companion happy and healthy. Whether you long to hit the trails with your equine buddy in tow, compete at the highest levels when the horse show comes to town or just hang out in the back yard, you know that the health and well being of your horse is your number one responsibility, and that means understanding the power of nutrition on a deep scientific level. In the last couple of years there has been a growing interest in the...

Horseback riding is an exciting sport, a great choice for men and women of all ages. But getting ready to ride can also be complicated, and it is important to have the right horse tack before you step up in the saddle. If you talk to horse people in your community, you will soon encounter a word you are not familiar with. That word is tack, and it has a very specific meaning for horse lovers and horseback riding aficionados. So what is horse tack, why is it so important and what do you need before you are ready to...

If you are new to horseback riding and want to learn how to saddle a horse, you may find that Western tack is more comfortable.  In addition, they make you feel more secure in the saddle.  Western saddles are larger and more complicated than their English counterparts, but they also provide additional security that many beginning riders appreciated. The most obvious difference between the Western and English saddle is that the Western saddle has a horn. And while that horn is not there to hold you in place, simply knowing that it is there can give you added confidence, especially during those first couple of rides. One drawback...

If you hang around old cowboys and experienced horse owners long enough, you will probably hear them talk about something called heart. A good horse is often said to have a lot of heart, but what does that term really mean. When they talk about heart, they typically mean the horse tries hard to please its rider and do what it is asked. Even so, those old timers may be on to something. Horse heart rate is a serious consideration for any equestrian, and something every rider needs to understand. The Importance of Knowing Your Horse’s Heart Rate An Elevated...

So, you have heard about infrared horse stall heaters before but you are not sure how to use them to heat your horse barn or horse stall?  Horse barns present their own unique set of heating requirements, and there is quite a bit to think about before the proper heat source can be selected. The first question you need to ask yourself is - Do I even need to heat my horse barn or horse stall? If you are using your barn to keep your horses or mules, the most important factor in any decision you make is the health...

Frequently Asked Questions for Kalglo Horse Stall Heaters How high should the heater be hung? The optimum distance from the heater to the subject is 2-4'. Beyond 4' above the subject the radiant heat is spread out too much to be very effective. In the case of a horse, approximately 3-4' from the horse's back is suggested. How much clearance between the heater and the ceiling should there be? A minimum of about 6" is suggested. Are the heaters safe for use in a barn? With any heating unit there is always a degree of risk. The risk is minimal...

Are you ready to get a new saddle but you are stuck asking yourself, “What size western saddle seat do I need”? No problem, we have broken the process of determining the correct saddle size into a few general rules that will guide you to a confident decision on the correct size of saddle seat. Five General Rules to Follow for Determining What Size Seat You Need   One of the most important things that you must know is that Western saddle seat size has everything to do with rider fit and has nothing to do with how the saddle fits...