i was wondering where i should order horse tack online since i have no tack shops where i live so could you please tell me which you prefer?
thanks all
i prefer statelinetack for riding stuff (saddles, bridles halters) the high end stuff. Horse.com is better for barn stuff and fly spray stuff like that. Stateline has more new things and both have good qualities.
Alright everyone, I need a new or used All Purpose or Dressage saddle for my husband. I don’t want to spend a lot due to the fact that he has just started riding english and I’m not sure he is going to stick with it (he is more of a western guy). I would like to spend around $500 on a saddle that preferably comes with leathers and irons. Bridle and pad would be a plus but not necessary. He needs a size 17.5-18" seat and wide tree. NO SYNTHETIC unless it is really nice! I’ve already looked on ebay but wasn’t impressed. Any good/cheap horse websites? Used tack shops? Anything will help! Thanks!
I found this saddle that looks decent, but does anyone have experiance with this brand??
http://www.tackwholesale.com/paris-tack-dressage-saddle-piece-p-58.html
I live in the Ohio/WV area.
I’m looking for online ads and tack shops! I live in an area with almost NO tack shops so its harder to find horse equipment. I need online sources!
Thanks everyone for the input. However I’ve been in the horse industry for years as will only be needing it for a few months tops. I want to make sure he is going to stick with riding english before I buy a high end saddle like the Passier Grand Gilbert dressage saddle I already own. I was just hoping someone may know of good sites online for used saddles or near where I live… So please don’t be negative and if you can’t give me links or actual help in finding a saddle, DON’T ANSWER!
I honestly suggest re-checking eBay, and taking a look on Craigslist or Kijiji, and looking for a used saddle from a brand that sells for at least $1500 new.
Do not buy those $500 tack packages. They are incredibly cheaply made, and can seriously mess up a horse’s back because in most instances, they will not fit well.
Just think about it- if a decent saddle sells for $1500 (and a good one for $2500), leathers are around $50+, and a good bridle is over $100… how can you expect to get anything quality at $500 for the whole set?
Also try http://www.tacktrader.com for used saddles.
Thank you all ( i would have wrote it will the question but ran out room!)
yes! i only get to ride in a gel-seated wintec once in a while but they are like heaven for the horse rider! they are easy to maintain, schooling, primary and trillium show appropriate (maybe not a or b circut though) and super comfy. and another bonus: they have an interchangable gullet system! yay(clap clap) so if one day you have to sell your horse, your saddle will fit anyother horse you ride (unless its a really fat warm blood or a very anorexic TB lmao) good luck and go with wintec they are totally worth the price. oh ya congrats and have fun with ur new horsie!!! 
Okay, I know that I have asked this before, but I need further counseling/ help.
So I am very interested in Equine Sports. As put by many people, this is the toughest team sport ever! Anyways, I really want to do Dressage, a little bit of Show Jumping, and Eventing! I want the thrill of it all! I know and fully understand that Eventing has Dressage, Show Jumping, and Cross Country. What I want to know is, what are some key points about each discipline, Dressage, Show Jumping, and Eventing. I have looked everywhere to find more information about them, but just can’t find a lot of info, by the way I don’t like using Wikipedia.org. What do you think on these disciplines? If possible, where are some places that I can go to to view these disciplines? Also, for Eventing, what tack do you use? I know the basics, but do you use an Eventing saddle or a Dressage saddle, Jumping saddle, and something else? Sorry for my ignorance! Also, what horse breeds would excel in those three disciplines? I know the right horse can excel in any discipline, I just want a generalization. Websites would help a lot! Thanks so much for your help! Oh, one last question. How can I design a cross country course? Should I just use trails?
Thanks so much!
~In Horses We Borrow Freedom~
Good, credible sites………
dressage:
http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsDisciplines/discipline/allDressage.aspx
http://www.usdf.org/
Jumping:
http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsDisciplines/discipline/allJumping.aspx
Eventing (all):
http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsDisciplines/discipline/allEventing.aspx
http://useventing.com/
Wikipedia is not credible as anyone is allowed to edit it and write what they want in there. So, it’s a good thing you don’t like it.
You already know what I think about these disciplines so I’ll skip that question :-]
For dressage, I have the white dressage pad, I use my trainer’s sheepskin half pad, I have a collegiate dressage saddle, you need a dressage girth, dressage bridle, bit (whatever bit your horse needs and is within the dressage rules), the tack is preferably black (mine is).
For dressage and XC I have a northrun jumping saddle (chestnut colored), with knee rolls and thigh blocks, a regular girth, and I use my dressage bridle as of right now (haven’t bought an different one lol). Any AP pad will do underneath.
You can just roll logs out of the woods as long as you make sure they are secure and not going to move when you hit them. You can make one like this out of tires:
but it needs to be anchored into the ground well.
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LOL Whooops! I’m out of it !!! hehe, here’s the picture that I meant to post. Apparently I gave you in invisible link earlier ;-]
http://www.goldenvistaequestriancenter.com/JPEG/TIRE%20JUMP%20IN.jpg
I know what a war bridle is, and I know it is for a horse, but does anyone have a picture of one? I have looked all over the internet, except the image search because my proxy server wont allow it, and I havent found anything! Please help me!
www.oznet.ksu.edu/…/marks%20images/traini5.gif
Okay this is some profession rider and I have fallen in love with the bridle, ear net, martingale, and breastplate! Can anyone tell me wear I can get this tack! I am show jumping and I need new horse tack! Thank you.
Check out this site.
www.horse.com
Also, you could look up Callisters Feed and Tack. They have 2 locations, one in Salt Lake City, the other in St. George Utah. I used to work for them and they have EVERYTHING!!
I thought they were the same, but I don’t have much experience with that kind of stuff. Where I ride, they keep all the horses’ bridles in the english tack room (each horse has its own bridle) just because there’s more room in there, haha. Most horses can be used for english AND western, and they use the same bridle no matter if they’re riding english or western. So is there a difference?
Often times, a western bridle will be made from thicker leather, and will be lacking a noseband. Things like conchos, and designs carved into the leather are common.
English bridles are often more subtle, and have a noseband. They usually look more simple that a western bridle, so there’s more attention on the face of the horse, not the bridle itself.
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I’m applying at two different tack shops (Horse supply store) and I need to know what do I need to put on my resume that will be beneficial, and not just that I horseback ride & know my facts…
THANK YOU!
They want to know if you have retail experience, or experience selling things. They’d also want to know how comfortable you are talking to strangers. Always mention you ARE comfortable even if you aren’t, because it’s so easy to adapt to!
They also want to know if you’ve ever bought from them. If you have, mention you’d like to work for them because you really like their products.
Mention your very social, a hard worker, and will have a flexible schedule.
Tell them what they want to hear. Put yourself in their shoes, picture someone applying to work at your store… you can’t be "just anyone", add in information that makes you sound like you’ve been there, done that, know your stuff well, you’re smart, have a good education, etc.
Also, if they are selling products for horse health, familiarize yourself with how each functions. If you have experience with horse tack, and they’re selling it, make sure you know where each applies pressure, if the brand is any good, etc. – because customers can and will ask you tricky questions, and if you can’t answer, they won’t be coming back! That can effect your salary!
Also, when dropping off your resume, ask to give it to the manager or owner of the store. By giving it to another employee will leave you looking lazy and it’ll give you a bad impression. If they want a job interview, offer to shake their hand, smile, be polite, let them speak first, answer all their questions business-like even if they tell you to "relax" or "be comfortable". You want to show potential for selling things.
If they want a job interview, memorize your resume. Give them the resume, and as they read it in your presence, explain to them about everything you put in there and why.
If you follow this basic guideline, I’m sure you’ll get the job!
Hey, if you want help writing the resume, I rock at that! IM me and I can help you!
personally i think its the best store ever! especially the two new stores in MD in crofton and hunt valley!
I order from the catalogs and have found them to be fairly and competively priced.