Articles Index

Avoiding Saddle Soreness
Whether you've just started riding or have logged 100s of hours of miles, it can sometimes be a challenge to avoid various types of saddle soreness. Here's what you can do to avoid painful (and sometimes embarassing) rubbing, chaffing and bruising. Find out what causes saddle soreness for the rider and what you can do about it.

Choosing a Bra for Horseback Riding
Dyna DuMore of X-chrom.com offers suggestions for choosing a comfortable exercise bra for horseback riding. Learn what features to look for and how to size your sports bra.

Choosing Clothes for Horseback Riding
Learn what you need to wear to ride horseback comfortably and safely. Tips for horse riding apparel. Clothing recommendations for first time riders.

Buying Your First Saddle FAQ Index
Tips and advice for choosing a saddle that is comfortable and safe for both rider and horse. Frequently asked questions about buying your first saddle.

Western Saddle Seat Size -- What Size Do I Need?
Learn to select the proper sized western saddle to fit you, the rider. This article offers suggetions for finding the most comfortable western saddle seat for the rider. Determining the right western saddle seat size is a bit more complicated than you might imagine. In this article you'll learn what features affect saddle fit and how to determine which saddle is right for you.

Making and Altering Clothes for Riding
Learn how you can sew clothing suitable for riding or alter clothing you may already have. Learn how to make a quick English riding shirt from a men's dress shirt. Find out where you can find patterns and instructions for making your own riding clothes.

Saddle Fit and Horse Anatomy
Learn the four critical points of the horse's anatomy that you must consider when fitting a Western saddle.Learn how to tell if you saddle fits your horse's back. Learn how your horse's anatomy and conformation can effect saddle fit.