Fitting Your Western Saddle

Western saddles can pose a challenge when trying to accommodate the finer points of horses’ backs. We spoke with Lise Krieger, a certified saddle fitter and the founder of New England Saddle Fit, to understand more about properly fitting a Western saddle.

How to Choose a Western Saddle Pad

When shopping for a Western saddle pad, there are many things to take into consideration. In this blog post, we explore the various types of saddle pads, their uses, and their potential benefits for your horse.

A Shopping List for the Equestrian Parent

At The Cheshire Horse, we love guiding aspiring young equestrians (and their parents) through the process of selecting their first riding apparel and equipment. If you are new to horses, we’re here for you, to assist in outfitting your child for every occasion whether it be their first lesson, the first day of horse camp, or their first horse show.

Restoring and Repairing Tack

In this blog, we explore the various ways to repair and recondition your leather bridles, saddles, girths, halters, and stirrup leathers so that you can restore your tack to its former glory.

Therapeutic Benefits of CBD for Humans

In this blog post, we take a look at the therapeutic benefits of CBD products and some of the scientifically proven reasons that you should consider using it whether you have a painful, arthritic knee or have chronic insomnia due to anxiety and worrying about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bareback Riding for Better Balance

Bareback riding helps you to build a deeper partnership with your horse and also develop a better sense of balance when mounted. In this blog post, we look at the benefits of riding your horse bareback as well as some important safety measures to keep in mind.