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Janine Carter's Articles in Recreation

  • Breaking Down the Western Saddle
    Whether riding for pleasure or competition, there is nothing more important that having a saddle that properly fits both the horse and its rider We can compare saddles to fitting clothes or most importantly fitting our shoes
  • Horse Saddle Tack
    The Western Saddle is used for "western riding" and is the saddle used on working horses on cattle ranches throughout the United States and especially in the west The "cowboy" saddles are familiar to rodeo fans and movie goers and to those who have gone on trail rides at guest ranches
  • Horse Training
    In order to get to the fun part of owning a horse, one that you can take with you on trail rides or let your friends ride, you must first put in the training necessary to make him calm and agreeable in any situation Its always great to find an older horse that is already "kid safe" but in the event you can't find or afford such a horse there are some things you can do to train your horse for trail or competition
  • Places to Go Western Riding
    Horseback riding vactions are a time of the year that horse lovers look forward to, whether its with the whole family with kids included or just the two of you Here we will talk about a few vacation spots to take your horses to, or if thats not possible rent the horse, saddle and tack right there
  • Sharing Meals With Your Dog
    Sometimes we slip and share some of our dinner with our dogs on purpose; other times by accident Some food we eat can be good and nutritious for dogs, but other food can be very dangerous
  • Step by Step Saddle Fit
    Many people have asked me how to physically tack up their horses and what to check to make sure they have a near perfect fit Here are four points to watch as you are saddling your horse to make sure everything is as it should be for horse and for the rider
  • The Barrel Racing Saddle
    Beginning a career in barrel racing is a great challenge for young as well as older horse riders  Getting the right saddle and tack is just the first step
  • The Barrel Racing Saddle
    Beginning a career in barrel racing is a great challenge for young as well as older horse riders  Getting the right saddle and tack is just the first step
  • The Workings Of The Reining Saddle
    The reining event at horseshow's around the country has become a virtual rising star in the horse industry The reining saddle is designed to optimize the horse's balance, agility and freedom of movement
  • Western Saddle Evolution
    One usually thinks of the western saddle as an American style of horse riding, but in fact it's origins can be traced back to the Moorish horsemen and warriors of the Dark Ages When the Moors invaded Spain in the 700's, they brought with them their unique style of horseback riding and tack
  • Youth Horseback Riding
    Children have a love of animals almost as soon as they are old enough to know what they are Some have an innate love of horses specifically

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