Balance
I find myself returning to a piece I wrote about this same time last year. I was coming out of a long winter of riding inside and I was rediscovering the joys of riding on the small, soggy, lumpy field … Continued
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Brady’s Blog May ’14, Punky’s Next Phase
Everyone remembers the first horse that they owned. For me it was Punky; fat, short, oddball, and quirky Punky. Punky still has a special place in my heart. I love him. When I first took the saddle out in two … Continued
Thoughts On Flocking
What does flocking a saddle mean? Many of you understand what flocking is but maybe not what flocking can and can’t do and what some of the issues are that crop up with flocking. There are different types of … Continued
Saddle Twist: Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone
Saddle twist is a personal taste thing. Many people, myself included, prefer a saddle with a relatively narrow twist. I find it much easier to get my leg on in a saddle with a narrow twist. My leg hangs better … Continued
Time Off
So you’ve been sidelined. No riding your horse(s) for weeks. I think most of us have experienced this scenario whether it’s because our horse has been laid up, or because of our own injury or maybe some other extenuating circumstance. … Continued
Brady’s Blog April ’14 Restarting The Hamster
Hammy and I have just been getting started again after a long, dreary, and bleak winter. The winter was torturous because the ground was too snowy to ride! It drove me crazy. I couldn’t wait for the winter to end. I sighed … Continued
What Does It Really Take To Improve Your Riding?
Riding is challenging. That’s nothing new to those of us who ride, right? While we all universally agree on this concept, it has a different application for all of us and I think it applies to many facets of this … Continued
The Many Sides Of Asymmetry
Asymmetry is defined as a lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry. We see it in people, horses, saddles, and so on. How does asymmetry affect us and what can we do about … Continued
Fitting The Large Withered Horse On A Budget
Lately I have received a lot of saddle inquiries about fitting a horse with very prominent withers and or a curvy/scoopy back for riders with a limited budget. As unfair as it seems, some horses are easier and cheaper to … Continued
Brady’s Blog March ’14 Horse Mythology
This month I’m touching on horse mythology. I’ve been busy this winter ski racing and ski coaching as well, but now that the skiing is nearing completion, I will be able to get back on Hammie and regale you once … Continued