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Summer Sweat Management: Breathable Pads, Linings & Cooling Care Routines
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Summer Sweat Management: Breathable Pads, Linings & Cooling Care Routines

Keep skin happy, saddles stable, and performance high when the temperatures rise.  Hot weather multiplies friction + heat + salt, the three ingredients behind rubs, galls, and cranky muscles. Her...

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Summer Sweat Management: Breathable Pads, Linings & Cooling Care Routines
Summer Sweat Management: Breathable Pads, Linings & Cooling Care Routines
Keep skin happy, saddles stable, and performance high when the temperatures rise.  Hot weather multiplies friction + heat + salt, the three ingredients behind rubs, galls, and cranky muscles. Here’s a... Read more...
Sensitive-Skinned Horses: Girths, Pads, and Materials That Help Prevent Rubs
Sensitive-Skinned Horses: Girths, Pads, and Materials That Help Prevent Rubs
Sensitive-skinned horses can start rubbing from something as simple as sweat, friction, or poorly fitting tack. In this guide, we explore the best girths, pads, and materials to help prevent rubs,... Read more...
Breastplates and Martingales: Fitting, Function, and Common Mistakes
Breastplates and Martingales: Fitting, Function, and Common Mistakes
Keep the saddle secure, the contact clear, and your horse comfortable. Breastplates and martingales are useful tools-but only when fitted well and used for the right reasons. Here's a clear... Read more...
The Ultimate Girth Buying Guide
The Ultimate Girth Buying Guide
Find the right girth fast: compare shapes, materials, sizing and fit rules to keep your horse comfortable, clear the elbow, and keep the saddle secure. Read more...