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Horse Body Scoring - Keeping Your Horse Happy and Healthy

Posted by Lynnsy Johnson - Saddle Up on Oct 11th 2019

The body scoring system was created in the 1980's at Texas A&M University. It was designed to track a horse's body weight and make sure it was getting the right amount of food. It also allows us to ta … read more

Side Saddles - Giving Women The Freedom To Ride

Posted by Lynnsy Johnson - Saddle Up on Oct 3rd 2019

In the Medieval times, the thought of a woman riding a horse was considered extremely vulgar. Not only was it frowned upon, it was also very difficult for a woman to try to ride with the long skirts a … read more

Gypsy Vanners - The Breed That Gleams In The Sun

Posted by Lynnsy Johnson - Saddle Up on Sep 26th 2019

There's an old Gypsy saying that goes, "Gypsy gold does not chink and glitter. It gleams in the sun and neighs in the dark." This quote is very fitting for Gypsy Vanner Horses. This breed has a magica … read more

Poisonous Plants for Horses - What to Watch for to Keep Your Horse Safe

Posted by Lynnsy Johnson - Saddle Up on Sep 19th 2019

We all know how much horses love to graze, it's simply in their nature. However, if your four legged friend gets a hold of the wrong thing, it could harm or potentially kill them. There are hundreds o … read more

Breakaway Roping - Taking The Rodeo World By Storm

Posted by Lynnsy Johnson - Saddle Up on Sep 12th 2019

We are no strangers to the sport of roping, but there's a certain style that is quickly becoming a phenomenon in the western word. Breakaway Roping has been around for a long time, but in the past few … read more

The Importance of Saddle Fit

Posted by Lynnsy Johnson - Saddle Up on Sep 5th 2019

The theories behind saddle fit are based off of the “Old Cowboy Way”. The“Old Cowboy Way” consists of putting any pad or saddle on a horse and riding off.Back in the old west days this worked, however … read more